Author Archives: Chez

The botanical wonders of New Zealand are exactly that – wonders.  Some of the plants here are just weird, but in their own beautiful way of course.  Many species are endemic to the islands, which makes it even more fun … Continue reading →

This was perhaps the most visually stunning place of our trip, or maybe just the most photogenic?  Either way, enjoy these pics from our lodge and the couple day hikes we did. Lake Pukaki and Mt Cook in the background: … Continue reading →

“We realized the beauty of this hike is not to see great mountains in the sunshine, but rather to see all the waterfalls in the rain.”   New Zealand has several “great walks” of which the country is very proud. These … Continue reading →

We decided to do two different day hikes in this national park while staying in Wanaka and Arrowtown. Day hike on the Routeburn Track.   The Routeburn Track is one of the seven famous “walks” of New Zealand – to … Continue reading →

What its officially called: Slingshot over canyon What it really is: jumping off a platform, free-falling 200′, and then swinging in a pendulum way out over the canyon and river below. Details: 109 meters high (appx 340 feet) 60 meter … Continue reading →