From Tuatapere to Queenstown (13/02 - 23/02) The Last Light Lodge in Tuatapere is one of these hidden gems you only come across rarely. Not so much because of the campground itself - though the shared facilities were very spacious - but because of the adjoining cafe/restaurant. The family running the place produce their own vegetables and apart from being…

From Dunedin to Tuatapere (01/02 - 13/02) This was the flyer demanding my attention I stared incredulously at the flyer on the counter. After being captivated by the Lion King, and in particular its soundtrack, I had taken a real liking to Elton John from a very young age - 8 or so. I knew about his 2-year-long farewell tour…

From Mount Cook to Dunedin (25/01 - 31/01) The strong wind kept me awake almost all night, so I wasn't really surprised to find myself looking up at a clouded sky when I popped my head out of my tent the next morning. Konrad, who had arrived at the same campground the previous day with Ute still behind him on…