When I found out that hot air ballooning would be an option as an excursion on my New Zealand tour, I knew I had to sign up! Going on a hot air balloon ride has been on my bucket list since for so many years. Why NOT float above the Canterbury plains with panoramic views of...
Adventures in Queenstown
We arrived in Queenstown at the start of our trip, but didn’t end up spending too much time there. It’s a small city, but there’s plenty to see and do. We made sure to hit up the top spots, but other than that, we were in and out of the city on our way...
The Road to Milford Sound – Suggested Stops
If you’re traveling to the South Island, it’s likely that Milford Sound will be on your itinerary. What many people don’t know is that the road to get there is just as amazing as the actual destination. The scenery is spectacular! There are several suggested scenic stops and hikes along The Road to Milford...
Kayaking Milford Sound
Sea kayaking is the best way to see Milford Sound if you’re up for an adventure. I recommend booking with Rosco’s Milford Kayaks on an early morning tour of Milford Sound. We booked the Easy Rider Kayak Tour, which is great for beginners or people who would like to enjoy a leisurely tour around the Deep...
Key Summit Track Half-Day Hike
Enjoy this 3-hr return hike along the famous Routeburn track to Key Summit with its mossy trees and silver ferns in a temperate rain forest. After about an hour from the start of the hike at the car park off Milford Road, the path branches off on a 20-25 min (rather steep) climb to...