Milford Sound - March 28-29 This place is as beautiful and magical as promised. The mountains rise from the water like mystical monoliths, surrounded by mist and clouds; with waterfalls rushing from inside the mountain; seemingly from nowhere. I stayed in the cabin suites for the night which was hugely expensive but really nice after a moderately difficult hike and the hut snorer. I had a chance to walk around before nightfall and experience not only the wond...

Route Burn Trek - March 26-28 The Routeburn Trek was amazing - hard and I saw so many New Zealanders just motoring along whilst I struggled with my overweight 38lb pack! The huts are clean, well organized and well kept. During high season there is always a warden there who gives a talk at night to let you know about the area and what is ahead the next day - so good On day 2, I hiked with a fellow from Perth who had just stopped smoking and was ...

Queenstown - March 16-25; Chris Jackson - Airbnb - rented bike - Gondola and Luge - Bike adventure to Kawarau Bridge; AJ Hacket first bungee with Danielle - Nevis Swing with Danielle - Appellation Wine tour with Doctors- - Bike to Arrowtown - Shotover River Jetboat and Kayaking Blog Queenstown was such a refreshing change. The weather is cooler, there are mountains and clear, clean lakes and fresh air - it feels like home - Oh Canada! I am staying ...