Anyone who follows their Facebook page will know that women are raving about the trips they have done with Womens Adventures NZ Debbie Goldingham has built a fabulous network of women who love and adventure. Many trips are day trips from Auckland, so excellent for those who live there - canyoning, fishing kayaking... Don't feel left out if you do not live in … [Read more...]
Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour this November in NZ
Yes this is happening in New Zealand - come to one of these screenings. I will be at the 8.30 one in Christchurch on 22 November - anyone want to join me? Starting in Auckland on November 8 and finishing in Christchurch on 22 November 2018. The aim of the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour is to connect like-minded women and build a community of supportive adventurous … [Read more...]
Okarito and the White Herons in Spring
Okarito is on the West Coast of the South Island, south of Hokitika and just north of Franz Josef. It is the home of the beautiful Kotuku - white heron, and we are off there for a few days to see the have a break, see the herons and have a kayak. Want to know where to stay at Okarito? Find out here Okarito Lagoon is the largest unmodified wetland in New … [Read more...]
The North Island of New Zealand – My Personal Favourites
When I told my well-traveled friends that I'd be pursuing an adventurous road trip around New Zealand's North Island, I received quite a few disappointed faces. “North? Why go North? All people ever talk about is the South Island!”. Don’t get me wrong – I was happy to have their input and wasn’t totally surprised by their reactions. The South Island, with its dramatic … [Read more...]
6 Tips for women travelling solo
Solo travel is one of most liberating experiences on the planet - you’ve got no responsibilities to anybody but yourself, you can do what you want and leave when you like, and the buzz you get from the sense of freedom is immense. This has put more women traveling solo on the trail of new adventures and travel experiences that have the capacity to totally change their … [Read more...]
Why Women love Fiji
Fiji is one of those island nations that are not only popular among the regular tourists but also serves as a perfect romantic getaway. The pristine natural beauty, white sandy beaches and luxurious resorts are the reasons behind its popularity. Fiji provides an awesome opportunity to cut off from your mundane routine and relax by the side of turquoise blue waters of the ocean. … [Read more...]
New Zealand winter – escape to Rarotonga
The thought of some winter time out and a week in the sun is all too tempting. We chose an escape to Rarotonga because there is a direct flight from Christchurch on Virgin Australia - that saves another 3-4 hours hanging around in Auckland. It is late July. Today in the South Island we are in the middle of a big winter storm. SH1 is closed, Timaru has … [Read more...]
How to Successfully Travel – New Zealand to Canada
Ah, Canada. This is a country that pretty much everyone has thought about moving to or visiting at one point in their lives. There are incredible cities that have so much to offer anyone who visits like Toronto or Vancouver. The food is absolutely incredible and the people are so warm and hospitable. P Plus, there are plenty of outdoor activities to be had – from hiking to … [Read more...]
Enjoy freedom on a surfboard with me at New Zealand’s best surfing spots
Growing up in Auckland, my parents always worried about my tomboy ways. Having four older brothers who constantly teased me didn’t help either. But all that changed the day I discovered the joys of a surfboard while on a weekend beach holiday with my family. It was at Waikato’s beach I first discovered my passion and I made sure not to tell my parents fearing they’d stop me … [Read more...]
5 Places Every Adventurous Woman Should Visit in New Zealand
New Zealand is blessed with many heritage and tourist centres, many of which existed centuries ago while some were created recently. Be it a natural tourist centre or manmade, as an adventurous woman, if you have not seen any of the following places, you need to put them in your must visit list. Whether you are a first timer in New Zealand or regular visitor, a resident … [Read more...]