Deep Blue Sea

This time I chose to display a somewhat abstract photo of the sea, which I happen to like very much. In this case I prefer to leave the location of this photograph unrevealed. There are some places out there that I prefer to leave to myself. Sorry guys! :)

Easy Access Walks of the South Island of New Zealand

Until now if I wrote a description of a walk or gave tramping advice, I always had in mind trampers who are fit or at least can walk on rough terrain. But not everybody is that lucky and people with different disabilities also love nature and want a chance to experience it. Luckily, DoC have provided many walks that are suited for such people. Some of the walks have wide walkways suited for wheelchairs and facilities in convenient places. Here I will describe some easy access walks of the South Island.

Customs Regulations of New Zealand

If you are planning a trip to New Zealand, you should know its customs and regulations, and since New Zealand has a very strict policy on this issue I will write here some of the most important regulations, so you won’t be surprised on your arrival to New Zealand.

Library in Glenorchy

Small town of Glenorchy on the South Island of New Zealand was my starting point for the famous Routeburn Great Walk. Actually I combined Routeburn track with Greenstone track making it pretty much a round trip. But before setting off to tramping, I took a day and wandered around Glenorchy. This small building captured my attention, and I am still not sure whether this is a real library or historical building.

Trekking Poles – My tramping companions.

Every tramper knows what trekking poles are. But even though many are aware of their existence, not so many people use them. I didn’t use them in my early tramping days either. But then I gave them a try on one of my tramps and got totally addicted.