We haven’t been away for a while so we decided to nip away up towards central Otago just overnight, a mini break seriously needed right now by both of us. The added fact that I had run out of data all the more poignant; off the grid for a bit. Where to go though. It’s a couple of hours drive from here in any direction go anywhere and with limited choice of routes and only one night, we were trying to go somewhere we haven’t been. Not easy given all those variables! Continue reading “An unexpected trip to the middle of nowhere.”
Tag: central Otago
Vlog 3: Sea Kayaking NOT in the sea!
We had to wait all morning for today to behave itself: eventually we got on the water but I haven’t been in a sea kayak before: way different! The wind whipped up 1/2 way up the lake and washed us ashore: we didn’t make it to Ruby Island as first planned 🙁
Vlog 2: Biking in wine country
Today saw us start our ticky tour week, with a stop in Wanaka. I even went searching a missing screw (left behind accidentally by me so MUST go find another immediately!) so I could take the go-pro with me on our adventures, starting today with a mountain bike ride along the river in picturesque Central Otago Continue reading “Vlog 2: Biking in wine country”
Naseby: Northern Central!
We haven’t been this far North on the South Island, so it was nice to travel to see new sights. A long 3+ hour trip up but with scenery like New Zealand’s you never get bored!
It was real late when we arrived, so we stopped at Ranfuly camp ground for our first night. A brief walk around this quirky wee ‘town’ before setting off to Naseby: yep, I need to bring the bike next time! Continue reading “Naseby: Northern Central!”
Moke Lake: Boxing Day in the mountains
The Boxing Day weekend was forecast the best weather during Christmas so we decided to take the opportunity and go camping. It’s hilarious really on reflection: I have always been known as the one that prefers glamping (at least, preferably a hotel!) but since living in New Zealand, to be honest, this country is best enjoyed off the beaten track and away from tourists, which has led us to prefer much more basic camp sites. Continue reading “Moke Lake: Boxing Day in the mountains”