Ōtākou / Otago

Otago is located in the southeastern part of the South Island. Snow capped mountains, the Southern Alps, and stunning glacial lakes will leave you speechless. Home to the adventure capital of Aotearoa, Queenstown and excellent pinot noir, this is a place you will want to visit over and over again.

CROMWELL DELIGHTS

After the madness of Christmas passed (although I do love the Christmas madness) I packed my bags and headed down South on Boxing Day to spend some time with my brother and his family.

They were visiting his in-laws who are based in Cromwell. Continue reading here.

QUEENSTOWN IN THE WINTER FOR NON SKIERS

Pretty much every time I told someone that I was heading to Queenstown in July, I got asked the Continue reading here.

DINING IN QUEENSTOWN

Queenstown is a foodie’s delight. In our week long stay we were able to try some delicious food so I thought it would be fun to do a post on some Continue reading here.

CHILLIN’ IN WANAKA

We still have the Mercedes, so we take it for a spin. Over The Crown Range to Wanaka. Twisting, turning roads, hair pin bends, gorgeous scenery. Continue reading here.

STEPPING BACK IN TIME TO THE GOLD RUSH DAYS OF ARROWTOWN

Nestled into the hills of Central Otago is Arrowtown, sitting along side the banks of the Arrow River. Continue reading here.

A DAY TRIP TO GLENORCHY

Glenorchy. We have been here before. Only 5 months ago in fact, but we loved it so much, we just had to visit again. Continue reading here.

A NOSTALGIC CRUISE ON THE TSS EARNSLAW

1912. The year the TSS Earnslaw set sail on her maiden voyage. A twin screw Continue reading here.

WINE TASTING IN QUEENSTOWN

What do Burgundy, Oregon and Otago have in common? They all make outstanding Pinot Noir. Continue reading here.

SPEEDING UP THE SHOTOVER RIVER

Queenstown, known as New Zealand’s ‘Adventure Capital’ has no shortage of activities for thrill Continue reading here.

A MAGICAL WINTER WONDERLAND

24th July 2020. The day Daniel and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary. It hasn’t been an Continue reading here

THE ROAD TO GLENORCHY

The weather is looking a lot more promising today, as we head out to Highlands Motorsport park for our second Continue reading here.

RACE CARS, WILD LANDS AND EXCELLENT FOOD.

Its raining in Alex this morning. I have to say, I’m a little disappointed. We are booked in to do a Supercar fast lap in a Continue reading here.