Category: New Zealand

Kawarau Bridge Bungy Jump – Queenstown, NZ 2/6/25

Thursday, February 6, 2025 I wanted to add this video because it was amazing and was also something that I have wanted to do since I first came to New Zealand when I was 12. I stood on this very bridge back then, but… Continue Reading “Kawarau Bridge Bungy Jump – Queenstown, NZ 2/6/25”

Alex Knob Trail – Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand 2/3/25

Monday, February 3, 2025 Alex Knob Trail – Franz Josef Glacier Cloudy, cool, mid 50s Ian, Court, and Doc 8.09 miles Franz Josef is a neat town in the valley below the Franz Josef Glacier. It was named after the Austrian emperor in the… Continue Reading “Alex Knob Trail – Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand 2/3/25”

Devil’s Punchbowl Falls – Near Arthur’s Pass – New Zealand South Island 2/2/25

Sunday, February 2, 2025 Devil’s Punchbowl Track to the Falls – Near Arthur’s Pass Sunny and cool Ian, Court, and Doc 1.5 miles On the drive across the South Island from Christchurch to Franz Josef, we did a quick hike up to the falls… Continue Reading “Devil’s Punchbowl Falls – Near Arthur’s Pass – New Zealand South Island 2/2/25”

Redwood Tree Walk – Rotorua, New Zealand 1/28/25

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Redwood Tree Walk Ian, Court, Doc, Suz A few hundred yards of suspension bridges After a long day at Hobbiton (from which I will spare you the nerdery on this blog), we ended with a short and fun walk amongst… Continue Reading “Redwood Tree Walk – Rotorua, New Zealand 1/28/25”