Published inA Maverick TravellerThe Romantic Lindis PassKnown as Ōkahu to seekers of pounamu, the Lindis Pass was also the site of Otago’s first gold rush. It is still a major through-route…1d ago1d ago
Published inA Maverick TravellerA Trip to the Mackenzie CountryAlso known as Te Manahuna, the place of energy and enlightenment, in the heart of New Zealand’s South IslandJul 4Jul 4
Published inA Maverick TravellerArthur’s Pass and Ōtira (Otira), Part 2An epic tunnel and viaduct in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island, with hikes and climbs and a chance of meeting kea (mountain…Jun 26Jun 26
Published inA Maverick TravellerArthur’s Pass and Ōtira (Otira), Part 1An epic tunnel and viaduct in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island, with hikes and climbs nearby and places of interest on the way.Jun 20Jun 20
Published inA Maverick TravellerThe Blue Pools of Haast and HokitikaWith a trip through Kōwhitirangi and its Memorial as wellJun 12Jun 12
Published inA Maverick TravellerCanterbury Surprise: The Foothills of the Alps, and Peel Forest (Part 2)I continue my exploration of a less well-known part of the South Island and its marvellous viewsJun 6Jun 6
Published inA Maverick TravellerCanterbury Surprise: The Foothills of the Alps, and the Peel Forest (Part 1)A less well-known part of the South Island, save for its inclusion in the Lord of the Rings moviesMay 30May 30
Published inA Maverick TravellerKahurangi National Park and on down to ReeftonNew Zealand’s second-largest national park and the top end of the atmospheric West CoastMay 23May 23
Published inA Maverick TravellerThe 30 Regional Parks of AucklandMore of the magnificent parklands of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest cityMay 16May 16
Published inA Maverick TravellerReturn to Paradise: The Coast Northwest of NelsonAnother beautiful holiday playground, in the South Island but safe from southern windsMay 9May 9