With its small town feel, relaxed vibes and spectacular views, Wanaka is the laid-back sister to Queenstown, yet still bursting with scenic drives, mountain hikes, water activities and delicious eats. Whether you spend a weekend or a couple of weeks in the area, there is plenty there to keep you coming back for more! HIKING […]
road trip
HIKING BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Continuing our Utah roady just two hours northeast of Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon makes up the top of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, and is also known as the Pink Cliffs. We began the drive in the early afternoon via the tunnels and epic scenery along Zion – Mount Carmel Scenic Drive, spotting […]
HIKING ZION NATIONAL PARK | The trails, wildlife, food and accommodation
With its towering cliffs, bubbling river, abundance of wildlife and colourful foliage, autumn is the perfect time to visit Springdale and explore Zion National Park. The milder temperatures meant hiking was less a struggle (despite the clambering necessary), and we were lucky to be amongst the 2017 Plein Air Art Invitational week that showcases 24 […]
A WEEK ON THE ROAD, NEW ZEALAND | Southern Voyager x Wild Kiwi
What can you do with only one week in the South Island of New Zealand? As it turns out – a lot! The relatively small landmass of Aotearoa is home to towering mountains, volcanoes, gorgeous lakes and rugged coastlines, which make for some epic – albeit – winding drives. If you’re headed down under and […]
Coastal Wairarapa, New Zealand
Castlepoint | Putangirua Pinnacles | Cape Palliser
Having lived in Wellington and then Palmerston North for more than 20 years, it is hard to believe it was my first time visiting Castlepoint and Cape Palliser this past weekend. Driving away from rain clouds at the peak of dawn, we were treated to glorious sunshine and wind-swept cliffs at Castlepoint, a truly photogenic […]
