Beaches and Farms of Nelson, New Zealand on the Outskirts
When we first arrived in Nelson, I wasn't sure that I liked it. Our campsite had mosquitos and sand flies, there were a lot of…
Yearly Archives: 2016
Crayfish Hike in Kaikoura, New Zealand
The word "Kaikoura" means "crayfish meal" - so it only makes sense that Rob and I would partake of the bay's giant lobster-like crustaceans before…
Eating and Beaching in Kaikoura, New Zealand
Kaikoura is a wonderful spot in New Zealand! A local favorite for beach vacations, Rob said the landscape looked like a combination of California (rocky…
A Week Working in Christchurch, New Zealand
Rob and I spent a week working from Christchurch, the earthquake-devastated commercial hub on the east coast of New Zealand. We spent most of our…
Mysterious boulders and time travel in Oamaru, New Zealand
Our final stretch of driving through Otago before reaching Christchurch! Rob and I left Dunedin early in the morning and set off north along the…
Passing Through Dunedin, New Zealand
Dunedin ("dunn-eden") seems to be a big stop on the cruise ship route. A small university town, it is VERY tied to its Scottish heritage.…
Penguin Spotting in Curio Bay, Catlins, New Zealand
Fresh off the ferry from Stuart Island at 5:00, Rob and I drove into the Catlins to camp for the night. We had done basically…
Two Days on Stewart Island, New Zealand
Stewart Island has been my absolute favorite thing in New Zealand so far. I'm close to wanting to move to this tiny island town of…
Overnight in Invercargill, NZ
Depending on who you ask, Invercargill is famous for being one of the southernmost cities on the planet...or for being called by the Rolling Stones…
Queenstown NZ From Top to Bottom
Rob's conference ended at lunch today so we had time to be real tourists in Queenstown in the afternoon. Time to take the gondola to…