Cardrona Ski Field
#157 Do - last ski day of winter holiday involved tiny ski jump attempts at Cardrona ski field! Locally owned by Real Journeys, a family...
Arrow River Track
#156 Do - walk the Arrow River track from Arrowtown. The Arrow River was originally called Haihainui by the Māori people - meaning big...
La Rumbla
#155 Buy - delicious food and drinks from La Rumbla in Arrowtown. Locally owned by PJ and Sam, their menu is inspired by their travels to...
Little Deer
#154 Buy - locally made winter essentials! I love my cute hand knitted hat by Little Deer, a local business specialising in handmade...
Florence's (and Matt's) Almond Croissant
#153 Eat - an almond croissant made by Matt from Florence's Food Store and Cafe in Wanaka. I was driving out of Wanaka towards the...
Chinese Settlement Arrowtown
#152 Do - walk the partially restored, historic Chinese settlement on the banks of Bush Creek in Arrowtown. In 1874 there were...
Caramel meringue slice
#151 Buy - a treat from the Arrowtown Bakery. Famous for their pies including venison and lamb/mint, they also do a very, very sweet but...
Moke Lake
#150 Do - walk or jog the DOC track to Moke Lake. Apparently named Moke after the donkey that was the first to encounter it (moke being...
The Blue Door
#149 Do - find The Blue Door in Arrowtown. A super cosy, locally owned bar which opened 17 years ago. With an open fire, low ceiling,...
Ski Coronet Peak
#148 Do - ski Coronet Peak! After 13cm of fresh snow falling overnight, it was a fun first ski day. Coronet recently celebrated its 70th...
