Cellar Doors of Alexandra Basin via New Releases Wine Tasting 2020

The Alexandra Basin is the most Southerly Wine Growing Region in the world! Central Otago takes that title in general, but the Alex sub-region is the furtherest South. With 25 vineyards in the region, I… View Post

Wanaka Beer Festival

Living in wine country had me craving some good craft beer. When I saw tickets for the Wanaka Beerfest, I got tickets with a girl-friend during the first release. Getting in early saw you saving… View Post

Markets of Central Otago

Markets, especially Farmers’ Markets, have a special place in my heart. I love supporting local & small business, along with buying more organic in-season fruits and veggies. When traveling I love being able to stop… View Post

Cellar Doors of Gibbston

Gibbston is the birthplace of Central Otago wine along with being the closest sub-region to Queenstown. Known for Pinot Noir, it is one of the busiest areas of Central. Have a look around its cellar… View Post

Rakiura Track on Stewart Island

2018’s South Island road trip was planned around going to Stewart Island for my first Great Walk. There are 10 Great Walks across the country that showcase New Zealand’s diverse & spectacular scenery. These are… View Post

Mardi Gras Festival – Queenstown

Being from Louisiana I am still confused why there is a festival in the winter, in New Zealand, called ‘Mardi Gras’. Since moving to Central Otago I have been catching up with friends in the… View Post

Taranaki Falls Track in Tongariro National Park

Winter On the way South from Taupo on the Kiwi Bus, we stopped in National Park and Whakapapa. Right in the middle of the North Island, Whakapapa is the center of Tongariro National Park. Whakapapa… View Post

Tongariro Crossing and Northern Circuit

To start our Christmas holiday in 2019, Mark and I booked in our second Great Walk. With 10 ‘awe-inspiring landscapes on premier walking tracks’ across the country, the North Circuit is only one of 3… View Post