When the co-founder of New Zealand’s oldest motorcycle tour company recommends a road as one of his favourites you know... Read More
If anything symbolises the majestic beauty of New Zealand, it’s Mt Cook as viewed across the azure waters of Lake... Read More
Despite only travelling 255km today, we hopped from cold and windy misty mountains in the Lord of the Rings Fiorland to hot Utah-style landscapes in Central Otago. That’s the beauty of New Zealand. It is a compact land of contrasts. The eighth day of our Hobbit Odyssey tour of New... Read More
“How long will it take to get to Milford Sound,” Mrs MBW asks Phil, the service station attendant in Te... Read More
From a sad and glum Greymouth to streams lined with bright wildflowers, from squally seaside rain to sparkling sunny lakesides,... Read More
Hobbit Odyssey Day 3: Ferry ride We are sitting on the Interislander Ferry heading to the South Island of New Zealand after three days in the North Island on our Hobbit Odyssey tour. The first three days have been adventurous with a lost pannier on the second day, but the... Read More
How could a Hobbit Odyssey of New Zealand be complete without a trip to the Hobbit Movie Set at Hobbiton?... Read More