Getting back to our trip to Cape Palliser last weekend, as I promised. There are two things the area is known for – the seal colony along the shore, and the lighthouse. So naturally we went to see both. New Zealand fur seals are always a treat to see. They’re a pretty laid back bunch, [...]

Sure, it sounds a bit melodramatic – but if you’re a Lord of the Rings junkie (like me) you know what I’m talking about. The rather desolate scenery used to create the Paths of the Dead are actually located in a reserve called the Putangirua Pinnacles. We decided to use Wellington Anniversary weekend to head [...]