Arrowtown is a unique living historical village some 15minutes out of Queenstown in Central Otago. It has three main attractions they being The well preserved buildings from the gold rush era (why we went) The golf courses Autumn colours. The restored cottages especially are well worth a visit but not a purchase. We looked into the window of the local Real Estate agent only o see a two bedroom cottage with excellent views and an established old English garde...

A urgent phone call and Laura was SNATCHED from her hospital bed and wisked away by the same two bikers who had terrorised the corridors a day earlier. Despite the very best of family friendship's from the Invercargill McKenzie family it was decided to resume the journey. Fortunately David & Fiona were very keen to see that day one was a restful day and so Lady Laura sat out this ride in 4WD luxury while Jeffrey & Christopher braved a series of rain sto...

After packing up in amongst many disruptions ("You can't use a black towel to dry your bike, I the owner will get a rag, only to return with a new white face towel")used it and well he wanted me to so I cleaned the wheels,,chain etc.He was a new owner and as late as 10pm had been knocking on our door with requests. Is that an electric bike you are charging on my electrical account NO Is that lead tagged NO Do you have an RCD in line NO Will it use much electr...

usually at the end of a day it is common to undress and motorcyclists often can't wait to get the heavy hot leathers and boots off. However we should spare a thought for our steeds. They are operating at a far greater temperatures then our bodies. They have to endure constant contact with hot tarmac often spinning wildly as the torque twists the tyre and tries to rip it off the rim. While they have hopefully a good supply of cooling liquid it is likely to be ne...

usually at the end of a day it is common to undress and motorcyclists often can't wait to get the heavy hot leathers and boots off. However we should spare a thought for our steeds. They are operating at a far greater temperatures then our bodies. They have to endure constant contact with hot tarmac often spinning wildly as the torque twists the tyre and tries to rip it off the rim. While they have hopefully a good supply of cooling liquid it is likely to be ne...