Author Archives: marilyn

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 →

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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 →

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Abercrombie – the only act in town

Posted on January 12, 2020 by marilyn

ABERCROMBIE CAVES – 10 – 12 January 2020 This trip had been set up months ago, to try to finish off some of the outstanding cave surveying for the upcoming publication of the definitive book on Abercrombie Caves.  I knew … Continue reading →

Posted in Bushwalking, Caving, MSS | 6 Comments