Interesting facts about New Zealand Honey Bees can be found in the Upper Moutere. If you're near bees, try not to open your mouth to speak! Bees can smell the carbon dioxide in our breath and it can irritate them enough to seek out the source. Here's me with Ken Ross, a man who wears a number of hats, one of them being a Bee-keeper. Read More

You'd never guess that Holly Homestead Bed & Breakfast Franz Josef, has been operating for a number of years. There's no hint of any wear and tear and that's impressive. Owner/operators, Bernie and Gerard Oudemans, have set a very high standard of care for their boutique accommodation.

Holly Homestead Bed & Breakfast Franz Josef

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We've arrived early at the Wanaka Agriculture & Pastoral Show and already there's quite a big queue at the ticket office. The Wanaka Agriculture & Pastoral Show is held in March each year along the shores of Lake Wanaka. Boys get to be boys.

Wanaka Agriculture & Pastoral Show

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Today we cycled the Glendhu Bay Track from Wanaka. We started from the Wanaka lake shoreline and cycled to the Glendhu Bay camp ground. The Glendhu Bay Track is quite challenging in places but worth the effort, for the beautiful views. In many places throughout New Zealand, you only need to travel a few kms up the road to get away from the crowds! On the way back we came across a neat opport...

Until now, I have only stayed in Te Anau during winter. This time we're here in the much warmer month of February and to enjoy Fiordland National Park. We're based at the gorgeous Koa Toa Cottage, just a block from the main road. Nice and quiet! Its a perfect time for a day walk on the Hollyford Track.

Koa Toa Cottage

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