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...]
Stay like a Kiwi – Okarito Accommodation
Okarito is just north of Franz Josef on the West Coast of New Zealand. These days it is a sleepy seaside village with just 35 permanent inhabitants. It has known former life as a key area for Maori food gathering, and in 1866 it had 1500 residents during the height of the gold rush.It is the largest unmodified wetland in New Zealand, and a spectacular inland … [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...]
Dismal Day in Dunedin – there is still lots to do and see
A drive out on the Otago Peninsula is a must on any visit to Dunedin, and the weather should not put you off. Today is cold misty day, cloud wrapping low over the hills. It is moody and brooding, a day when views are glimpsed through breaks in the cloud. I decide to take the road along the tops, and am treated by glimpses of quiet bays on the harbour side peaking … [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...]
New Zealand; My Perfect Active Getaway With Jolie
At some point in April 2016, I decided that the time had come for me to take a break from work and treat myself to an adventure. My husband could not agree more and encouraged me to go on a trip with my sister Jolie. Jolie jumped on the wagon immediately, so we started hunting for the perfect place to tour. Through one of our numerous searches we discovered New Zealand and … [Read more...]
Exploring Queenstown’s Top Attractions
Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the banks of Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by mountains, making this spot a premier vacation destination for outdoor enthusiasts. This lake and alpine resort offers an array of adventures, whether you want to head out on the water, hit the slopes, or simply take in the natural beauty of the area. So, line up your Apollo campervan hire, and … [Read more...]
Kaikoura is back in Action and the Mediterranean Motel Kaikoura is the Place to Stay
Did the earth move for you? Just after midnight on the 14th November 2016 I was asleep 180 kms south of Kaikoura in Christchurch. Christchurch is used to earthquakes, but when we woke at this one, and it went on and on, we knew it was serious. We live by the coast and along with our neighbours and after some initial confusion, we jumped in our cars and … [Read more...]