While on our way to Wanaka from Franz Josef, we decided to visit the Omarama Clay Cliffs. This is under an hour from Lake Pukaki and well on the way if you’re already on the main road (SH8). Although you need to specially make a turn in from the main road, I can assure you …
Bungy Jump from 43m high at Kawarau Bridge, Queenstown
Bungy jumping…just thinking back on it gives me the churns in my stomach. I did my first bungy jump at the place where bungy all started – Kawarau Bridge at Queenstown, New Zealand! Although it was only 43m high, it was enough to make my palms sweaty and my heart pumping hard. Follow me through …
My journey of Skydiving 9,000ft in Wanaka, New Zealand
I’ve always wondered how it felt to be jumping out of a plane and flying in the sky. Would my face be distorted with that wind? Would I scream till my voice got hoarse? Would I have the courage to even do it? To me, skydiving is so iconic in New Zealand that I just …
My experience on a Heli-hike on Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
Checking a Glacier heli-hike off my list was not even something I thought about when I first decided to go on a working holiday in New Zealand. However, as I was building up my to-do list, this seems like an experience that I must complete! It was a very unique hiking experience on the top …
Hiking to the Avalanche Peak at Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand
Hiking the Avalanche Peak at Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand has got to be one of my most memorable hikes ever. The hike was difficult yet fulfilling, and dangerous yet worth the effort. I’m sure you will feel the same too, so read on about my experience and see if you’d like to embark on one …
My Journey up Ben Lomond in Queenstown, NZ
The Ben Lomond Track is a popular full-day track located in Queenstown. My journey up Ben Lomond in Queenstown was very memorable and one I did with no regrets despite it being one of the tougher hikes I’ve experienced! I dedicated one day for this track when I was in the South Island because I …
10D9N Travel Guide to South Island, NZ for the Time-Tight Traveller
This travel guide would be useful for first-time visitors to the South Island of New Zealand. I’ve designed this to also help you maximise your time there if you have only 10 days to spare! This would be useful in helping you prioritise the iconic places or activities to spend your time at. There are …
My Top 8 Adrenaline-packed activities in New Zealand
New Zealand, apart from being known for its beautiful landscapes, is also known as the place for adrenaline-packed activities! A place for adrenaline junkies, and also for anyone wanting to immerse in the adrenaline-filled atmosphere. I’m personally a fan of such activities but at the same time, there is that underlying fear that’s always there. …
Should I travel to the North or South Island first?
Have you had the dilemma of whether you should travel to the North or South Island first when planning a trip to New Zealand? If you’re there for a trip that spans across over at least two seasons or you’re travelling there for your working holiday, read on to see what you should consider prior …
My Top 10 favorite hiking tracks in New Zealand
Hiking! Yes, Hiking! One of my favoritiest thing to do in New Zealand is none other than hiking! I love that feeling of getting to the summit for the surreal views that makes all that hard work from before worthwhile. With that, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite hiking tracks I did during my …