Our journey through New Zealand’s South Island kicked off in the adventure capital, Queenstown. Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, this charming town is surrounded by the majestic Southern Alps. Originally settled by the Maori people, Queenstown gained prominence during the gold rush era, its streets echoing with tales of fortune seekers and pioneers….
Category: 2005
Tasmania – Cradle Mountain to Lake St Claire Trek
After returning from our day at Bells Beach, we made our way to the ferry terminal in Melbourne, ready to embark on the next leg of our adventure—Tasmania. It had been nearly 50 years since our last visit in 1975, and this time we were returning with our adult children, Kevin and Eric. The nostalgia…
South Australia – 2005
Sydney Our adventure to hike two legendary trails—Cradle Mountain to Lake St. Clair in Tasmania and the Routeburn Track in New Zealand—began with a flight to Sydney, Australia. This was the first stop on our way to meet our sons, Kevin and Eric, who would be joining us for this incredible outdoor journey. We were…