Australasia

Sweet As! Ultimate Packing List for New Zealand

April 6, 2015 42 Alli Blair

My boyfriend is obsessed with the outdoors, clothing with a purpose, and most of all, gear. He has an army and policing background and is an absolute pro in anything and everything from packing, hiking, camping, and of course, gear.…

New Zealand

Mysterious Moeraki Boulders

May 22, 2013 30 Alli Blair

On our way back to Christchurch we had a lovely stop at the Moeraki Boulders, situated on a beach on the Eastern shore of the South island. Since the tide was low enough we were able to see them scattered…

Adventure & Adrenaline

Cycling the Otago Rail Trail – Beautiful Countryside and Oh, So Many Sheep

May 21, 2013 51 Alli Blair

Central Otago is in the South of the South island, where it is much more flat with a nice country feel. Some open roads were dark and brooding while others were bright and sun kissed. The sun was nice and warm…

New Zealand

Doubtful Sound – The Wettest Place on Earth

May 17, 2013 36 Alli Blair

Traveling by boat across Lake Manapouri, we arrived in Fiordland National Park. We then boarded another boat that cruised us through the stunningly rugged Doubtful Sound. It was so majestic cruising past these massive mountains emerging from the water. There…

New Zealand

Queenstown – Hiking the Mountains & Famous Fergburger

May 16, 2013 34 Alli Blair

As a reward for our skydive, we ate lunch at the very famous Fergburger! We were expecting to have to wait in a pretty long line because we always saw one rounding the corner. . . but right when we walked…

Adventure & Adrenaline

The Adrenaline is Pumping in Queenstown! My Bungy & Skydive

May 15, 2013 32 Alli Blair

I knew that if I came to New Zealand I had to bungy jump, as Queenstown is the adventure/adrenaline capital of the world, and also where bungy jumping all began! However, the thought of jumping off a bridge was probably…

New Zealand

Welcome to Lake Wanaka

May 13, 2013 30 Alli Blair

Driving into Queenstown is utterly gorgeous. We drove all along Lake Wanaka and the weather was sunny and beautiful. The water was deep blue and still with massive mountains all around. There were so many unique and colourful flowers and…

New Zealand

Lake Matheson – Mirror Reflections

May 10, 2013 35 Alli Blair

It was an early start to the day as we walked the trail to Lake Matheson. It is known for its amazing and picturesque mirror reflections. The water looked like crystal clear glass and was completely still and quiet, except for…

Adventure & Adrenaline

My Face is Numb: Trekking Franz Josef Glacier

May 9, 2013 35 Alli Blair

This morning we were absolutely thrilled to pull back the curtains and see sunshine and blue skies fighting their way through the clouds! This meant that we would be able to take a helicopter up to Franz Josef Glacier and…

New Zealand

Peculiar Punakaiki & Pancake Rocks

May 8, 2013 46 Alli Blair

The drive to Punakaiki was looking grim. The skies were black and the condensation fogged the windows so it was hard to admire the sights from the window even. However, the rain turned to a spray, then a sprinkle, then…