Staying at Gibbston House it is almost a must to run the Gibbston Valley Trail along the Kawarau River. The Gibbston Valley Trail is part of the Queenstown Trail, only opened in 2012. The Queenstown Trail is a cycle and walking trail funded as one of the projects of the New Zealand Cycle Trail (NZCT) …
It was windy, for Swiss standards very-very windy, and we were looking for a tracking path a little sheltered. The Luggate Creek Track was exactly what we were looking for! And where you can hike, you normally can run as well! The Luggate Creek Track is part of various Clutha River Track Trails. Last time …
It feels like a good jump start into the New Year 2014! Running the distance of a half marathon along the Central Otago Rail trail…Started in Ophir, at Pitches Store and followed the main road to Omakau from where you can choose: following the Rail Trail to the left or to the right 🙂 … …
Marlborough is very well known for its dry climate, the picturesque Marlborough Sounds, and Sauvignon blanc wine. Unfortunately we were running out of time and accordingly short was our stay in Blenheim, much too short. At least we could visit the Brancott Estate for a nice Lunch as well as the Herzog Winery. Fancy that, …
The weekend was not the easiest one, for individual travellers without any pre-bookings as we are! It was not only the Easter weekend, but an Easter weekend with the Omaka Classic Fighters Airshow! What a challenge! However, a fully-booked region remains a fully booked region. A situation in which – also we – need to …
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Admitted, Kaikoura is not directly the stronghold for foodies, but there are a view good places to dine out. The Green Dolphin Restaurant & Bar offers great food, like Muzzle Station merino roasted lamb stuffed with garlic rosemary and sundried tomatoes, served with a minted pea puree and cabernet jus. The atmosphere is relaxed and …
Did you grow up with Flipper? Flipper, the American film released in 1963 and based upon a story by Ricou Browning and Jack Cowden? Do you remember how the 12-year old boy and Flipper the dolphin became best friend? I loved it and hence, always wanted to swim with dolphins but hesitated because I feared …
Kaikoura is indeed a fanncy, vivid little town in Canterbury, located on the east coast of the South Island, north of Christchurch and south of Blenheim. There are many things to do, but try to go swimming with the dusky dolphins. Really. It is amazing and incredibly great fun! Again we have chosen an apartment, …