Tasman Valley

If you are in the Mount Cook area, take a drive up the Tasman Valley for amazing views of Mount Cook, the Tasman glacier and Tasman Lake.

Purakaunui Bay – Catlins

See the highest cliffs in the Catlins and explore the sheltered beach and rocky shore of Purakaunui Bay.

Poolburn Dam

Poolburn Dam on Rough Ridge in the Ida Valley is isolated with rugged, beautiful scenery.

Winter in Naseby

Naseby – a picturesque small town, a beautiful, peaceful spot in the Maniototo area of Central Otago, New Zealand.

Kohaihai

The Kohaihai River mouth is the furthest point north you can reach by road on the stunning and wild West Coast of the South Island. Going south, the road ends about 10km past the Anatori River mouth (see my post on Anatori). The area in between is mostly part of the Kahurangi National Park, with…

Denniston

The Denniston Plateau is a great place to explore, history at every turn and a glimpse into what life would have been like in an isolated mining community. We had a great day here, it’s a must visit, near Westport on the South Island’s West Coast.

Kaikoura’s Seals

Have you seen the baby seals at Kaikoura? The nursery is at Ohau Stream Walkway about 20 minutes North of Kaikoura.

Coronet Peak – biking and walking tracks

If you are looking for great walking or mountain bike tracks during the summer try Coronet Peak Ski field at Queenstown.

Okia Reserve and Victory Beach

Another interesting Dunedin walk, climb the smaller pyramid for great views and see seals and sea lions on the beach.

Flight to Queenstown and TeAnau – Part 1

Another flight, this time to Queenstown and TeAnau. What better way to spend an afternoon than fying over this amazing countryside, lakes, rivers and towns.