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The Glowworm Cave of Te Anau, Part II

The Glowworm Cave of Te Anau, Part II

This is the second part of our post on my visit to the Glowworm Caves of Te Anau. Read Part I here. “Te Anau”  in Maori, is actually said to mean, “the cave with a current of swirling water,” which led to the Glowworm Caves’ rediscovery in 1948. After a walk crouched down low, the … Continue reading

My Milford Track Encounter

My Milford Track Encounter

The Milford Track has always held a place in my imagination.  So when I learned that I could actually do a one-day “Milford Encounter” walk on the beginning part of the track, I jumped at the chance. I took an early morning  cab into Queenstown – a five minute drive – to meet up with … Continue reading

Queenstown: One great resort town

Queenstown: One great resort town

Queenstown bills itself as the adventure capital of New Zealand.  And no wonder.  Here you can find arrangements for everything from bungee jumping and 4-wheel drive tours to paragliding  and jetboating.  Hugging the shores of scenic Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown makes an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area, from a trip down the scenic Glenorchy … Continue reading