Driving From Christchurch to Mount Cook, Stop by Stop

Driving From Christchurch to Mount Cook, Stop by Stop

On a winter’s morning, I drove from Christchurch to Mount Cook. In truth, the highlight of my journey was the drive there. People talk about … Read more

I Went Looking for Snow in New Zealand and Found It All Over the South Island

I Went Looking for Snow in New Zealand and Found It All Over the South Island

I Went Looking for snow in New Zealand and Found Snowy Peaks Filling the Horizon All Over the South Island Visiting the South Island of … Read more

I Drove From Christchurch to Queenstown and Here's Every Stop I Made

I Drove From Christchurch to Queenstown and Here’s Every Stop I Made

The thing about New Zealand is they don’t do subtle very well, just drive from Christchurch to Queenstown and spend 16 days pulling over every … Read more

9 Things to Do in Mount Cook (2 Day-Itinerary)

9 Things to Do in Mount Cook (2 Day-Itinerary)

Mount Cook is well known for being the highest mountain in New Zealand. So obviously it gets a lot of visitors from around the world. … Read more

Walking to the Tasman Glacier and Blue Lakes (Photos)

Walking to the Tasman Glacier and Blue Lakes (Photos)

While I did enjoy the Tasman Glacier Heli Hike, I understand that not everyone will have the means to book one due to the cost. … Read more

My 45 Minutes Helicopter Ride to Tasman Glacier from Mount Cook

My 45 Minutes Helicopter Ride to Tasman Glacier from Mount Cook

I’ve had plenty of memorable experiences in New Zealand so far and one of the most memorable of these is the Tasman Glacier Helicopter Hike … Read more

I Did the Hooker Valley Track in Mount Cook (Reviews & Photos)

I Did the Hooker Valley Track in Mount Cook (Reviews & Photos)

The Hooker Valley Track is a quintessential hiking trail in New Zealand that I think no visitor to the country should ever miss out on. … Read more

I Had Buffet Dinner at the Alpine Restaurant in Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

I Had Buffet Dinner at the Alpine Restaurant in Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

Buffet Dinner at the Alpine Restaurant in Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook: Lots of Fresh and Delicious Options Since I was staying at the Hermitage Hotel … Read more

High Country Salmon Twizel (Reviews and Photos)

High Country Salmon Twizel (Reviews and Photos)

High Country Salmon is a boutique salmon farm near Twizel. They grow their own glacial mountain salmon and have a restaurant where guests can eat … Read more

High Country Salmon vs Mount Cook Alpine Salmon (I Tasted Both)

High Country Salmon vs Mount Cook Alpine Salmon (I Tasted Both)

Personally for foods, High Country Salmon has more variety of food to choose from. Besides, it has an indoor area when you can dine in. … Read more

Eating at the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre Café & Bar Mount Cook

Eating at the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre Café & Bar Mount Cook

Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre Café & Bar Mount Cook: Lots of Fresh and Delicious Food The Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre at Mount Cook … Read more