Road to Pukerangi

A day off, bright sun, no pressing responsibilities? Must be time for an adventure! I planned accordingly, and with haste....

A Cruise Through the Catlins

The Catlins was the first place I ventured once Kiwis were allowed outside again after our first lockdown. Now I...

As I arrived in Lawrence for my investigation into the Chinese community that once lived there, I couldn’t help but...

The town of Lawrence, Otago’s gateway to the gold fields, is one place I’ve always wanted to explore more fully....

We’d finally emerged from the chrysalis of country-wide quarantine into a long winter weekend. Now that adventure (within reason) was...

Note: This adventure takes place in an area of active industry filled with all sorts of hazards. I had a...

Please enjoy this very special guest post from fellow adventurer Mark Peart! Philosophy and walking – not much in common,...

It was time for our third annual Wellness Walkers weekend away. We had an exciting array of walks lined up...

One of the perks of having this blog is that sometimes I get to see places that I’d otherwise have...

When last we left my Waitangi Day adventure, I had just finished my tour of the little cemetery perched atop...