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What is the TSS Earnslaw? All aboard Queenstown’s heritage steamship. Built in 1912, the TSS Earnslaw is only a year older than the Titanic and was first commissioned to transport people and animals, namely sheep, to and from the high country farms and stations in the Otago region. After many years of service in various … Read more
Queenstown, New Zealand- it’s famous for being the extreme adventure capital of the world. Bungee jumping as an organised activity started in Queenstown, and now the region attracts adventure-seekers and backpackers from all over, keen to bungee, skydive, paraglide, or take on the giant swings that can be found throughout the region’s canyons and mountains. … Read more
How to plan a New Zealand South Island road trip? Where to start, where to go, what to do… The South Island is unbelievable for its natural beauty, such as Milford Sound, Queenstown, and the Otago Peninsula, to name a few. The South Island is well worth a week (or more!), however, it’s all a … Read more
Truth be told, glow worms aren’t actually worms per say, rather they are bioluminescent flies (although I admit glow worms sounds a bit more exciting). However, as I sat in a small row boat in a pitch black grotto in Te Anau, New Zealand, these creatures look more like stars in the night sky than … Read more
It’s become the stuff of backpacker legend. Greasy, messy, and said to be delicious- no trip to Queenstown would be complete without one. I am talking, of course, about Fergburger, a hamburger joint of Queenstown fame. Mention to anyone, anywhere in the world, that you are planning a trip to Queenstown, New Zealand, and I … Read more