Adventure BLOG

Gandalf and the Hobbit (AKA Tim and Mary) The Journey Begins - Day 1 Our trip to New Zealand began with change. A change in flights, a change in location and with that, a change in attitude. But that’s all part of the glory of travel. The excitement of everything around you moving in ways you don’t expect. It’s an opening for the senses, a dive into the unknown. Traveling to New Zealand topped our bucket list. For years, we'd heard stories about white sand beaches, rumbling

Pancake Rock in Punakaiki Punakaiki and the Wild West Coast - Day 8 The next morning, after sharing the pools and conversation with three generations of men from Christchurch, all named Nelson, we left the Victoria Forest and headed to the wild west side of the island. Our destination for the day was Punakaiki. As usual, we were in the car for more hours than we thought, traveling along a winding up and down road that measured only a couple inches on the map. Thankfully,

The Milford Sound Boat Ride - Day 15 We slept to the gentle sound of rain and the Jurassic call of the wekas, a forlorn and haunting sound that echoed in the night air. It rained steadily through the night with no sign of clearing. The fiord walls were shrouded in an opaque cotton candy mist. We were assured that this was the norm. With over 200 rain days a year, Milford is the wettest place in New Zealand. Still, Tim wished for sunshine and by the time we ate our breakfa

Entry into New Zealand wasn’t difficult but requires a few steps. Here's what you need to have: A valid passport with at least 3 months...

Booking Our Little Weka Since we had decided to go to New Zealand about 8 months in advance and had our NZeta Visa approved and plane...

New Zealand is an ultimate camping destination. During the summer months it is advisable to book ahead. Download the CamperMate app or...

While looking online to book accommodations in New Zealand, know that American standards for a star ratings may not line up with New...

Milford Sound Boat Cruise There are many choices when exploring Milford Sound and all of them involve water. Here are some tours that we found but check out the tour companies for ones that fit your style and budget. Just make sure to head out on the water for an experience you won't forget. Check out Viator.com for a list of tours ranging from less than $100/pp for a 1hr and 45 min boat tour to a 2 day overnight cruise for $746. We choose a Southern Discovery 2 .5 hour tour