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...]
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...]
Send Rosemary to Kerala
Rosemary Neave is the energy behind Women Travel Blog, and other websites about women and travel. She is a keen blogger and loves to write as she travels. KeralaBlog is an invitation to join a busload of other bloggers in Kerala South India for a week, and she is keen to join in. There is some great new ventures for women travelers in India, many of them run by Indian … [Read more...]
Road Trips with kids! – Delaying the inevitable question ‘are we there yet?’
Surprising my husband, two kids and even the dog, I found that spontaneity was ready and waiting as I awoke last Saturday morning instantly giving me an undeniable urge to jump straight out of bed, which I did, shouting with both fists in the air and my hair all over the place, “road trip!” – To my surprise, they were all up for it too. That was, of course as sod’s law would … [Read more...]
One Women’s Guide to Backpacking in New Zealand
In 1974 I came to New Zealand (from Sydney, Australia) on a hitch-hiking holiday. I loved it so much I never went home - these days I need a pretty big truck to move all the stuff that in mine, but I loved living with a pack on my back and exploring New Zealand from that perspective. Tami Zemel did the same thing last year, and loved it so much that when she returned home … [Read more...]
A Perfect Perfect Day on the Tutukaka Coast
Did you know that the Tutukaka Coast is one of the top three coastlines in the world, according to the prestigious National Geographic Traveler: "Land-based and water-based ecotourism opportunities abound on New Zealand's subtropical northern peninsula. The region currently boasts "excellent environmental and ecology quality," and its Maori residents still cling to some … [Read more...]
Cycling the Hauraki Rail Trail
At the foot of the Coromandel Ranges is what is touted as the "Easiest riding Trail in New Zealand" You can do some of it, or all of it - up to three days leisurely riding. An easy drive from Tauranga, Hamilton or Auckland, the 82 km trail is accessed at Thames, Paeroa, Te Aroha, Waihi/Waikino. It follows the path of two historic railway lines running from Thames to … [Read more...]
The Crystal Clear Waters of Niue
“Niue has the clearest waters that I have seen” - so said one of the divers we met. The visibility is simply stunning. One of the reasons is that there are no rivers on Niue, it is just one giant rock that the water seeps through and is held in the rock. Perfect for snorkelling, diving, watching whales and swimming with whales. My girlfriend Cynthia and I decided we needed … [Read more...]
Eco-luxury in the wilderness – Small packs and sunny weather
For many, tramping in New Zealand conjures up images of red checked Swandris, muddy boots and a great deal of grunt. While hiking, an American term that is rapidly gaining a foothold in the kiwi vernacular, paints a far more attractive image. It suggests small packs, bear bells and sunny weather. But these are blessed times when the best of tramping in New Zealand (the bush, … [Read more...]
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