Author Archives: marilyn

Glamping the Milford Track – Part #1

Posted on January 31, 2020 by marilyn

NEW ZEALAND – 31 January – 2 February 2020 Is it glamping when you stay in a lodge?  Not sure … I’ve always wanted to do the Milford Track and decided that (as it’s known to rain a bit)  I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Bushwalking, New Zealand | 6 Comments

3 things you shouldn’t do before your Glamping Trek

Posted on January 30, 2020 by marilyn

QUEENSTOWN, NZ – January 30, 2020 This isn’t really blog-worthy, but when the Legendary Louise said she was going to do the Gondola ride and the Luge, I didn’t give it a moments thought and said I’d go with her.  … Continue reading →

Posted in New Zealand | 6 Comments

4 Helpful Hints for Surviving a Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Posted on January 30, 2020 by marilyn

SHOTOVER RIVER, NEW ZEALAND – 30 January 2020 1. Make sure the guys in your raft don’t have hangovers 2. Two strong paddlers in the front is essential – and make sure they don’t have a hangover 3. Guys with … Continue reading →

Posted in New Zealand | 10 Comments

My New Zealand epic trip – #1

Posted on January 28, 2020 by marilyn

MT ASPIRING NATIONAL PARK, NZ –  28 January 2020 As I was putting my wetsuit on, to the deafening sound of waterfalls thundering over boulders and rocks, I asked myself “what was I thinking”? Booking this adventure in NZ three … Continue reading →

Posted in Canyoning, New Zealand | 6 Comments

Recce #2 – Hawkesbury River abseil

Posted on January 18, 2020 by marilyn

HAWKESBURY RIVER – 18 January 2020 You know you’re hard up for an adventure when the prospect of 20-50ml of rain doesn’t deter you.  With our weekend of canyoning cancelled due to Parks being closed, Jeff B (trying to prove … Continue reading →

Posted in Abseiling, Bushwalking, Canyoning, MSS | 2 Comments