Gravity, Mud, and the Green Tunnel: 46 Days Sprinting Through New Zealand
They say New Zealand is a slow country. They say you should rent a campervan, drive at 80km/h, and watch the sheep graze. I didn’t do that. Over the last…
New Zealand Part 8: The Cargo Van Diaries and the Concrete Canyon
Region: Tasman, West Coast, AucklandTravel Dates: December 25 – December 31 Christmas morning in Christchurch was a study in scarcity. We wanted to head north to Nelson, to escape the…
New Zealand Part 7: Iron, Mud, and the Art of Improvisation: The Wettest Week
Region: Haast Pass, Rees Valley, Arrowtown, ChristchurchTravel Dates: December 18 – December 24 The Department of Conservation website gives you all the logistical details: hut fees, distances, terrain warnings. But standing in…