The first time I visited New Zealand, just over a year ago, my sister and I had intended to do the Black Abyss tour with the Legendary Black Water Rafting Company in Waitomo. Beginning with a rappel into Ruakuri cave, but followed up with some leisurely tubing, it sounded like the perfect mix of excitement and relaxation. HEAVY RAIN AFFECTS … [Read more...]
Night Diving on the Great Barrier Reef
For a certified scuba diver, deciding whether or not to dive the Great Barrier Reef is a no brainer and you should really make the most of it by considering a Great Barrier Reef liveaboard. Deciding whether or not to try night diving on the Great Barrier Reef is a whole new ball game. For someone who's never been night diving before, it begs a few … [Read more...]
AJ Hackett Bungy Cairns
I did my first bungy jump in New Zealand and I was petrified. By the time I'd left New Zealand I'd done three - the Auckland Harbour Bridge, the Ledge and the Nevis. The aim was to fight my fears. Did I? Well...no. It was my Contiki guide Trys who talked me into doing the AJ Hackett Bungy Cairns. We'd just rounded off an amazing two-week trip from … [Read more...]
Jet Packing Adventures on the Gold Coast
One of things you have to do when you're in Surfers Paradise is sample the night life. The city never sleeps! The other thing you have to do is jet packing. If you've ever wondered what it's like to fly, this is probably the closest you will ever come. HOW JET PACKING WORKS The Jetpack uses water for high-density propulsion. A long, … [Read more...]
Sea Kayaking in Byron Bay – Capsizing with Dolphins
I've been kayaking a few times - on the sea in Abel Tasman, New Zealand and Sydney, Australia, and along the river in the centre of Melbourne - but none of those experiences prepared me for sea kayaking in Byron Bay. WHY IS SEA KAYAKING IN BYRON BAY THE BEST? There are two main reasons why kayaking in Byron Bay stands out. First, you have a … [Read more...]
Surf School with Mojo Surf
It's not really acceptable to spend more than a couple of weeks in Australia and not try surfing. The climate, beaches and surf all lend themselves well to this sport and it's a lot of fun, even as a beginner. As part of the BEACHES AND REEFS tour run by Contiki, I visited Spot X at Coff's Harbour to learn more from Mojo Surf. TAKE AN ADVENTURE … [Read more...]
An Adventure with Manly Kayak Centre
Sometimes, you don't have to go very far to find adventure, and this couldn't have been more true than of when I lived in Manly, Sydney. A friend of mine had found a 2-4-1 voucher in a booklet so, fully laden with cameras and a picnic, we headed down to the Manly Kayak Centre at 9 am on a Sunday. For $70 we hired two single kayaks for the entire … [Read more...]
The Ledge Bungy: A Bungy With a Twist
The Ledge Bungy is one of the best attractions in Queenstown and it is, quite literally, a bungy with a twist! Tied around the waist, rather than your feet, you can take a running leap and spin or flip in any direction you like. There's even a 'Jump Menu' to use as inspiration, but if you prefer to design your own, that's ok too! Be brave and be … [Read more...]
Franz Josef Glacier Hike and Helicopter Ride
The Franz Josef Glacier hike is one of New Zealand's most unique experiences and, for me, provided a second chance. It was only eight months earlier that I'd been in Argentina visiting another glacier - Perito Moreno. Despite rave reviews from everyone I met who'd been hiking on it, I decided not to splash the cash and, instead, to observe the … [Read more...]
Learn to Fly a Stunt Plane in Abel Tasman
Note to reader: Don't miss the video at the end of this post. It documents the most ridiculous, fear-inducing and totally insane thing I've ever done! My trip to New Zealand was all about conquering my fears. As anyone who's ever had the misfortune of sitting next to me on a commercial jet will testify, my biggest fear is heights. I do not deal … [Read more...]
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