Australia & NZ
5 Fave Things to Do on the South Island, New Zealand
New Zealand is iconic. The density of cool destinations and wild diversity within a compact area appeals to travellers from everywhere. With the wealth of lakes, rivers and coasts, it was challenging to narrow down our rowing tour options. We finally did it, selecting Otago and Southland of the South Island, New Zealand. With high,…
Formula for a Perfect Rowing Tour: Clarence River, Australia
What do you call a rowing trip that on one hand is “a hidden gem” or “a well-kept secret”, then gets 5 out of 5 ratings from guests? A contradiction? An amazing experience! How about a sure repeat. We are talking about the Australia: Clarence River tour which we ran in late March, early April…
Wallaby and Other Wonders in Tasmania
How can one not be intrigued by a place that was populated by more than 70,000 convicts, has a town called Nowhere Else, and is home to a night-marauding carnivore named after the devil? The tagline for Tourism Tasmania is “a curious island at the edge of the world.” From what was once a…
New Zealand Hoea Kaha Rally
We are always delighted to hear about and share information on interesting rowing tours around the world. In 2013, Allison Stafford-Bush contacted me about a recent event in New Zealand (http://hoeakaha.cer33.com/) that she thought would be of interest. It absolutely is, thank you Allison. Now, in 2019, the event will be running again. While I…