Dancing on ice in sub-tropical jungle: hiking on Franz Josef Glacier (with...
When you’re driving along the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island and you have just enough time to do one big thing, make it hiking on Franz Josef Glacier with a guided glacier tour. The Franz...
View ArticleTravel photo: Sky jump from Sky Tower, Auckland
When in Auckland… why not throw yourself off New Zealand’s tallest building! It’s a wee bit less dramatic than it sounds: it’s basically a controlled base jump. Still heart attack-material though!...
View ArticleThe Ledge Bungy – expect the unexpected
Having just returned from our skydive in Wanaka, Meagaan and I tackled another big challenge, the same morning: the Ledge Bungy in Queenstown. Because one adrenalin activity before breakfast just isn’t...
View ArticleWhite water rafting in Rotorua
It was cold, it had rained, and Meagaan and I were happily kicking back, drinking tea in our cosy room at the YHA in Rotorua. The phone rang, and BAM! – we jumped up, grabbed our backpacks and headed...
View ArticleJumping off a plane with Skydive Wanaka
The bright orange of my overall was the only thing that was lighting up my face at this point. I look at Meagaan’s face, and am somewhat glad that it is marked by a certain nervousness. My travel buddy...
View ArticleZorbing in Rotorua
New Zealand is famous for all sorts of crazy; tourist operators lure with adventure sports around every corner, one requiring more bravery than the next. It was here that the commercial bungy was...
View ArticleLivin’ it up in Rotorua: Skyline gondola and luge
Rotorua has plenty of things to do, and to be honest, taking the Skyline Gondola wasn’t on my original list for my 2 days in the North Island tourist town. I am, however, glad I took the gondola as I...
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