Sunlit Adventure on Ripapa Island
A sun‑soaked day exploring Ripapa Island’s historic fort turned into a joyful adventure with friends. After a week of rain, we wandered through hidden passages, discovered quirky corners, and felt like kids again. A perfect mix of history, sunshine, and simple fun.
The Hororata Highland Games
A Day of Tartan, Tradition, and Unexpected Laughter - There’s something about the Hororata Highland Games that defies description—part festival, part time-travel, part delightful chaos. This year, I arrived early, coffee in hand, ready to soak in the sights, sounds, and stories stitched into every kilt and banner. What followed was a day of medieval mock battles, woollen coffins, cheeky banter, and more tartan than a Scottish tailor’s dream. Here’s how it unfolded…
Mountains, Mishaps & Heritage
Cromwell NZ Roadtrip August 2025 - It began with a spark—an impulsive decision on a chilly Friday night. Cromwell? Tomorrow morning? Why not!!
The Incantation of Coleridge
Lake Coleridge landscape has been formed over millions of years. Massive glaciers, earthquakes, wind, rain, frost, snow and volcanoes have all helped to form the landscape we have today -Visit September 2020
