Podcasts about lake wanaka

*Please be aware that this story was first published in 1902. We have made minor edits to remove obviously offensive language but parents may prefer to preview the story text which is available from project Gutenberg here. One morning over breakfast Patrick sees something he'd never noticed before - through the mist that clouds Lake Wanaka, an unfamiliar island. He could scarcely imagine the adventure that awaits him there.Enjoying Maked Up Stories? Please rate and review us and share your child's favorite episode on social media and in parenting and school groups. This is the best way for new listeners to find the podcast.Maked Up Stories is a daily children's bedtime stories podcast. Perfect for your bedtime routine, your commute, or for some high quality screen-free entertainment at home. Our interactive format will ignite your imagination. Rich vocabulary with plenty of context clues supports your child's language development.To submit an intro, outro or story request visit www.makedupstories.com.For questions, feedback or to submit your child's answer to a question we ask in the show email us at makedupstories@gmail.com.Check out our sister podcast Maked Up Clubhouse, where all the storytellers are kids! https://open.spotify.com/show/1DJIjGsPGXvUi4Qmcima0K?si=8cb76c3e21b248d0Love our intro and outro music? We do do! The song is Hishtadlus by Batya Levine and you can find more of her work on Spotify.

This story contains a waka! If you'd like to see what a real waka looks like, we have some videos posted to our Insta @maked_up_storiesOne morning over breakfast Patrick sees something he'd never noticed before - through the mist that clouds Lake Wanaka, an unfamiliar island. He could scarcely imagine the adventure that awaits him there.Enjoying Maked Up Stories? Please rate and review us and share your child's favorite episode on social media and in parenting and school groups. This is the best way for new listeners to find the podcast.Maked Up Stories is a daily children's bedtime stories podcast. Perfect for your bedtime routine, your commute, or for some high quality screen-free entertainment at home. Our interactive format will ignite your imagination. Rich vocabulary with plenty of context clues supports your child's language development.To submit an intro, outro or story request visit www.makedupstories.com.For questions, feedback or to submit your child's answer to a question we ask in the show email us at makedupstories@gmail.com.Check out our sister podcast Maked Up Clubhouse, where all the storytellers are kids! https://open.spotify.com/show/1DJIjGsPGXvUi4Qmcima0K?si=8cb76c3e21b248d0Love our intro and outro music? We do do! The song is Hishtadlus by Batya Levine and you can find more of her work on Spotify.

One morning over breakfast Patrick sees something he'd never noticed before - through the mist that clouds Lake Wanaka, an unfamiliar island. He could scarcely imagine the adventure that awaits him there. Enjoying Maked Up Stories? Please rate and review us and share your child's favorite episode on social media and in parenting and school groups. This is the best way for new listeners to find the podcast.Maked Up Stories is a daily children's bedtime stories podcast. Perfect for your bedtime routine, your commute, or for some high quality screen-free entertainment at home. Our interactive format will ignite your imagination. Rich vocabulary with plenty of context clues supports your child's language development.To submit an intro, outro or story request visit www.makedupstories.com.For questions, feedback or to submit your child's answer to a question we ask in the show email us at makedupstories@gmail.com.Check out our sister podcast Maked Up Clubhouse, where all the storytellers are kids! https://open.spotify.com/show/1DJIjGsPGXvUi4Qmcima0K?si=8cb76c3e21b248d0Love our intro and outro music? We do do! The song is Hishtadlus by Batya Levine and you can find more of her work on Spotify.

This episode features Mark Simmonds of Broken Shed Vodka. It was in 2009 that two Americans came down to Lake Wanaka on holiday. They fell in love with New Zealand. They were drinking vodka martini's with Mark and the asked the question. "Why are we drinking these with imported vodka?" Mark has twenty five plus years of experience under his belt making booze. Conversations ensued and a plan was created to take vodka made in New Zealand to the United States market. They developed a recipe for their vodka that is produced from whey. Through product development and trial and error, the resounding favorite, in the shed was the iteration that we enjoy today. Drink it straight, in your favorite cocktail or try making your own infusion. P.O. Box 829, Wanaka 9343 New Zealand - www.BrokenShed.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Chopin Vodka Wanaka Lake Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Navigating New Zealand's Tourism: From Dive Masters to Sustainable Practices   In this episode of the Tourism Chat Show, host Michelle dives into New Zealand's dynamic tourism industry with special guest Tim Barke. They discuss Tim's fascinating journey from dive master to General Manager of Westervelt NZ, where he shares valuable insights on how tourism can help achieve community goals and the power of storytelling in guest relations. The conversation covers key topics like managing Lake Wanaka's tourism, navigating the challenges of COVID-19, and embedding sustainable practices at Poronui Lodge and Westervelt International. Tim also emphasises the importance of balancing business growth with environmental responsibility, highlighting collaboration with regional councils and land trusts. Wrapping up the episode, they explore Taupo's unique tourism experiences and the critical role of authentic networking and collaboration in building sustainable, environmentally conscious businesses.   00:00 Welcome Back to the Tourism Chat Show 01:14 Introducing Today's Guest: Tim Barke 03:23 Tim Barke's Journey in Tourism 03:53 From Dive Master to General Manager 08:38 Challenges and Opportunities in Tourism 15:11 Sustainability in Tourism 18:38 Sustainability in Tourism: A Business Perspective 19:26 Community Engagement and Positive Impact 20:05 Environmental Projects and Storytelling 22:24 Collaboration with Māori Trusts 23:32 Long-term Vision and Cathedral Thinking 24:52 Post-COVID Tourism Industry Focus 27:12 Quality Over Quantity in Tourism 28:26 Taupo's Unique Tourism Offerings 31:17 Opportunities for Regional Collaboration 33:48 Advice for Future Tourism Strategies   Today's Guest: Tim Barke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-barke-5a03404/  Poronui Lodge: https://www.poronui.com/    _______________ Powered by https://www.destinatenz.com  If you, or someone you work with has a great tourism story to share, and would like to come onto the show, please get in touch! This is an independent podcast by tourism strategist Michelle Caldwell. We are absolutely dedicated to bringing you the best tourism business stories and sharing marketing tips and strategies to your ears each week! The best way you can support The Tourism Chat Show is by subscribing, leaving a (rave!) review, (five star!) rating and spreading the word on social media with your friends, family, and colleagues- we love you for that!

He's one of the world's richest men but US billionaire investor Peter Thiel's plans to build a luxury lodge on the edge of Lake Wanaka have been thwarted by local environmentalists.

The life blood is draining out of Lake Wanaka - water. The lake is approaching it's lowest level in almost 30 years - threatening marine life, and worrying local farmers after what has been described as a summer of climat extremes. Wanaka freshwater ecologist Chris Arbuckle talks to Lisa Owen.

Country Life heads to Rippon Vineyard on Lake Wanaka, checks in on the peanut growing scene in Northland and meets a rural tourism operator looking forward to the arrival of Australian tourists.

Each vine has an individual voice at Rippon according to winemaker and viticulturalist Nick Mills. Established by his parents Rolfe and Lois, the vineyard's now in the hands of the next generation who are farming the land biodynamically and proudly growing and producing wine.

Along with his wife Sarah, Richard farms Glendene Station on the shores of both Lake Wanaka and Hawea, where they run a substantial agri-tourism/hunting business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elusive venture capitalist and entrepreneur Peter Thiel has been thrust under the microscope in new biography The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley's Pursuit of Power. Author Max Chafkin, who is a features editor and tech reporter for Businessweek Bloomsburg, spoke to former colleagues, friends, and people who knew Thiel when he was younger to paint a picture of the notoriously private billionaire, who is a New Zealand citizen and owns a large property on the shores of Lake Wanaka. In the book Chafkin aims to pull apart the mythology of Thiel, which he says cuts both ways - the left-leaning media portrays Thiel as a supervillian behind every evil thing that Donald Trump or any tech company has ever done, but that is counterbalanced by a superhero story in tech circles which see Thiel as a great investor, builder and intellectual. Chafkin says both stories have kernels of truth, but neither gets to the core of Thiel and his motivations.

"Diversify" is up there with "pivot" in the buzz word department, and often thrown the way of the tourism industry throughout the Covid-19 crisis. As part of the package announced on Thursday the Minister has earmarked $20 million to help Queenstown and Wanaka businesses diversify away from tourism. Tim Barke is the GM of Lake Wanaka Tourism. He talks to Lisa Owen.

Kathryn speaks to Eddie Spearing, who runs the annual Ruby Swim at Lake Wanaka, and has created a range of freshwater wetsuits to accommodate lower temperatures. The suits are the first of their kind - there's no others on the market anywhere around the world that are designed specifically for freshwater swimming. Eddie kicked off his Ruby Fresh wetsuit endeavour with an initial Pledge Me campaign...and three years demand has surged.

Kathryn speaks to Eddie Spearing, who runs the annual Ruby Swim at Lake Wanaka, and has created a range of freshwater wetsuits to accommodate lower temperatures. The suits are the first of their kind - there's no others on the market anywhere around the world that are designed specifically for freshwater swimming. Eddie kicked off his Ruby Fresh wetsuit endeavour with an initial Pledge Me campaign...and three years demand has surged.

There are over 2101 trees lining the shores of Lake Wanaka. Tom Sainsbury wants to know why you'd take another picture of "that Wanaka Tree."The Kiwi comedian is concerned that many New Zealanders are being led astray "under the social influence" of much-repeated photos online. The Wanaka willow has appeared in over 63,000 Instagram photos and counting, the nearby Roy's Peak has been tagged 70,000 times, and frankly many of these photos look a little similar.As the face of Tourism New Zealand's latest campaign Sainsbury has been policing the social-media trends of Kiwis for a promotional video. Patrolling lavender fields and the scenes of New Zealand's most heinous travel photo clichés, he has been encouraging New Zealanders to see more of their backyard."What you need to do is think outside the square," he says.Sainsbury wants you to get off the beaten track and "share something new". He's not above a bit of bribery to achieve this.As part of the campaign Tourism New Zealand is selecting the top 10 photos tagged with #DoSomethingNewNZ on social media through February, rewarding them with $500 each to put towards a New Zealand holiday."'New' is different to everyone," says Bjoern Spreitzer, GM of domestic at TNZ."What we are asking Kiwis to do is find a tourism experience or destination that is new to them, then post that to social media in a new way."To do this Spreitzer suggests consulting friends and family rather than the photos of travel bloggers.The tourism body wants to see fewer "hot tub back shots" and more unusual activities in lesser-visited places."There are so many incredible things to do in New Zealand, beyond the social trends," says Spreitzer.To be in with a chance of winning one of 10 domestic travel vouchers worth $500, share your most original New Zealand travel photos via the hashtag #DoSomethingNewNZ on TNZ's social media before 1 March.text by Thomas Bywater, NZ Herald

FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB FREE RACE ENTRY COMPETITION: THE MOTATAPU OFF-ROAD MARATHON (00:12:24) What a stunning location for an off-road marathon! The race starts at Motatapu Station near Lake Wanaka and finishes at historic Arrowtown. You will go through numerous river crossings, climb some hills, overcome your own personal challenges and no doubt be awe struck with the spectacular views of these southern high country valleys. Go to our website to find out how to join the Fitter Radio Coffee Club at https://www.fitter.co.nz/join-us WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:18:30) How to ride your bike faster. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: GEORGE GOODWIN (00:35:12) We chat to British pro Triathlete George Goodwin after his recent race to a podium 3rd at the PTO 2020 Championship Challenge Daytona. ONE STEP AHEAD: CLIFF HARVEY (01:25:01) We bring Cliff back to the show to talk about his new mini-course ‘All About Fasting’. Get a 10% discount off this course with the code FITTER. LINKS: More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about George Goodwin at https://georgegoodwinracing.wordpress.com/ More about the PTO at https://protriathletes.org/ Cliff Harvey and Holistic Performance Nutrition at https://www.holisticperformance.institute/ More about Cliff’s mini-course on Fasting at https://www.holisticperformance.institute/courses/all-about-fasting Elite Mindset Institute discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio Recovery Systems discounts at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about the Motatapu off-road Marathon at https://motatapu.com/event-summary/off-road-marathon/ Rotorua Suffer event at http://www.half.co.nz/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz        Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Mast bumping - likely brought on by turbulence and flight speed - is being blamed for a helicopter crash that killed its pilot. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission released its final report into the crash over that killed pilot Matthew Wallis in 2018 in Lake Wanaka. He was flying a Robinson R-44 - a helicopter that continues to be on the Commission's 'watch-list'. Eva Corlett reports.

The mighty Clutha River is New Zealand’s second longest river, the longest in the South Island and it boasts the highest volume of any river in the country, making it the fastest flowing. In comparison to the Waikato, the Clutha carries nearly twice the volume of water. Running from Lake Wanaka through Central Otago, it finally spills into the Pacific Ocean, south of Balclutha. Its swift and swirling emerald green waters vividly intense, if not a little bewitching as it charges through the countryside with imposing intent. Many road-trippers will most likely cross-paths with the Clutha while holidaying in Wanaka, or calling into Cromwell, en-route to Queenstown. But if you have the time to explore a little further, the Clutha encompasses a swag of evocative tourist gems, from the treasure-chest of Clyde to the lesser-known jewels like Roxburgh. On a recent summer swing, I rolled through the wide and lonely wilderness of Central Otago’s Manitototo, which terminates in Alexandra. From there, the perfectly-formed and impeccably preserved goldrush town of Clyde is just a 10 minute hop up State Highway 8. Originally known as Dunstan, Clyde lies beside the mighty Clutha River amongst a rugged landscape dotted with dark schist rocks, swaying tussocks and the awesome Clyde hydro electric dam. The heart of town, Sunderland Street, boasts one of New Zealand’s best historic precincts, lined with storied properties like the Dunstan Times Building, Hartley Arms Hotel, the town hall/lodge, Dunstan House, Dunstan Hotel, the former Benjamin Naylor General Store, post office, court house and Clyde Railway Station all standing proudly defiant to the passage of time. A hospitality powerhouse is Oliver’s Restaurant, which was established and operated for 20 years by Fleur Sullivan, of Fleur’s Place Moeraki fame. At the foot of the serrated Dunstan Range which was sporting a skiff of fresh January snow when I visited, Clyde is also the start (or finish line) of the Otago Central Rail Trail, New Zealand’s Original Great Ride, which runs along the old railway line all the way to Middlemarch. It has now been joined by a supporting cast of trails, which are more focused on tracing the Clutha.  The Otago Central Rail Trail is New Zealand's Original Great Ride and extends 150 kilometres along the former railway route between Middlemarch and Clyde. The Roxburgh Gorge Trail is a one-day trip on a 34km route snaking alongside the Clutha River from Alexandra to the Roxburgh Dam. And the latest kid on the block is the Clutha Gold Trail, which opened four years ago. This 73km trail is a unique riverside heritage experience, heading south from Roxburgh to the Beaumont Gorge, where it branches off through rich green valleys towards the historic gold mining town of Lawrence. It was nearby at Gabriel’s Gully, that the Otago goldrush was born, following the discovery of gold in 1861. Both trails can be discovered on foot or by bike, immersing you in the golden Otago heartland, richly wreathed in its mining legacy. If the trails sound like too much of a hard slog for your leisurely vacation plans, hopscotch your way around the characterful attractions, by car. In fact, just east of Alexandra, follow State Highway 85 for ten minutes to Omakau and Ophir, which was once the area’s most populous centre, taking its name from King Solomon’s gold mine. The streetscape feels frozen-in-time, lined with dozens of historic buildings and cottages, cleaved out of schist, mudbrick and timber. In a region where bridges punctuate the panoramas, Ophir’s Daniel O’Connell Bridge is a star specimen, one of the region’s last surviving suspension bridges, built in 1880. A whole roasted bullock and 238 litres of beer was devoured to celebrate its opening. Ophir Post Office is another classic, as is Pitches Store, a former grocery shop which now wins accolades for its superb boutique accommodation and restaurant. Great on-the-go coffee, too! Back on State Highway 8, I headed...

Die landschaftliche Vielfältigkeit Neuseelands ist kaum zu toppen. Nach ein paar Kilometern ist aus der grünen, hügeligen Landschaft ein Gebirge mit Gletscherseen geworden und plötzlich tauchen Fjordlandschaften oder wunderschöne Sandstrände auf. In dieser Folge erfährst du: (02:00) Highlights auf der Südinsel Neuseelands (3 Wochen) (03:20) Abel Tasman National Park (09:11) Highlights rund um den Lake Wanaka (11:00) Reisetipps zu Queenstown (15:00) Ausflug zum Milford Sound (19:20) Mount Cook und Umgebung (23:40) Christchurch (27:02) Optimizer-Tipps für einen Neuseeland Roadtrip Eine ausführliche Zusammenfassung, sowie eine interaktive Karte und eine Planungsliste zum Nachreisen findest du hier: https://www.traveloptimizer.de/neuseeland-roadtrip-4-wochen-camper/

New Zealand Adventures As we continue our exploration of the South Island of New Zealand, we bike to the popular adventure town of Wanaka, indulge in a free day of amazing adventures in Queenstown, kayak Milford Soundand hike the Routeburn Track, the Kepler Track, Mueller Ridge and check out Mount Cookfrom a sheep farm at Braemar Station.  If you missed New Zealand's South Island Part I,you can check it out here.   Links Mentioned on this Episode: New Zealand South Island Part I Adventure Travel Show Podcast   Bike Hawea to Wanaka We start by mountain biking a modest trail with a couple of steep inclines from Hawaeato Wanaka, second in adventure only to Queenstown in New Zealand.  The trail is a bloom with lupines and foxglove gone rogue.  It's a stunning site of pastel color washing the fields next to the trail.  We eventually make it to Wanaka Lake in time for lunch by the sea. The bike ride is vehicle supported allowing for flexibility in how long you hike (or even whether you hike).  We were lucky to have much of the trail to ourselves to enjoy the view of the lake with a backdrop of snow capped mountains. In total, we biked 24 km (15 mi) with an elevation gain of 80m/260'.   Queenstown THIS is the town for adrenaline junkies and adventures.  Queenstown has it ALL - they even invented bungee jumping.  If there is any kind of exciting activity, from jet boats, paragliding, luge runs, paddling, hiking, horseback riding and cycling, Queenstown has got it covered!   The charming harbor is loaded with restaurants and shops, so if you just want to people watch and eat, there's lots of places to chill.  This is a very walkable town, but you can grab a convenient bus that runs up and down the lake for a modest fee (or buy a pass). The mountains jut up from Lake Wanaka, the impressive lightning bolt shaped lake  that also frames The Remarkables, a mountain range that runs due north to south (it and the Rockies are the only ranges that do so).  Looking at them, you would think their beauty makes them remarkable, not just their positioning!   I was a guest of my affiliate adventure tour company, Active Adventures (similar name to ATA but a different company)for part of my month long adventure.  I had so much fun with them that I signed up for another week on my nickel - HIGHLY recommend!   Active Adventures, based in New Zealand, offers several adventure tours of their country, so you can find the right tour for your time and degree of fitness.  They even let my roommate Rachael join our group mid-tour and then I tagged along on the back half of their Kauri North Island adventure along with three others in my group.  Super easy to work with and they do an outstanding job of showcasing their amazing country!   Routeburn Track One of the most popular treks in New Zealand is the Routeburn track, which you can access near Queenstown en route to Milford Sound.   We hiked a 6km/3.7 mi section to Summit Keywith an elevation gain and loss of 450m/1475'.  I was glad I always carry my rain jacket and thermal jacket because I got to use both on this one hike and stayed comfortable.  It was misty in the forest before the climb to the alpine meadow on top of theseSouthern Alps, and once we were exposed, it became chilly.  What a beautiful view we had - the pictures don't do it justice of course (see the photo where guidesLianaand MJphoto bombed).   Milford Sound On the way to Milford Sound, you go through the famous Homer Tunnel.  As we approached the tunnel, Liana explained that the walls are the original pick axed and dynamited granite, so you don't see any man-made structure sheething the glistening walls along the 3/4 mile tunnel.  It took them 19 years to build it! We stopped to take a peek before we entered the tunnel and were greeted by the friendly Kea birds, their cold tolerant native parrot. This tunnel is the only access to popular Milford Sound, which is actually a fjord, not a sound, as are the other dozen or so fjords.  Once the error was realized, rather than changing the name, the Kiwis simply renamed the area"Fjordland National Park". Once our eyes adjusted to the light inside, Liana told us to close our eyes until she said to open them.  She was playing dramatic background music, and as it built to a crescendo, she said "NOW!" and when we opened our eyes, we were treated to MASSIVE granite peaks jutting from the valley, all awash with waterfalls from the recent rains. There are only two lodges at Milford Sound, so most visitors have to catch a bus between 3-5am to make the 4 hour journey where they take a quick boat tour and the bus back to Queenstown.  We were lucky that Active got us in the lodgeso we weren't rushed and got to spend much more time there.  And instead of just taking a boat tour, we kayaked the Sound. The winds were too high for us to go out too far, so ended up in this cool cove called the Devil's Den(see eerie photo below).  At one point we banded together as a group on the water for stability. Our guide was sharp and suggested we return early. Another group had a boat bring them back in. I wish we had also taken the boat tour, as this would be my only change from my three weeks touring with Active.   Hike Mueller Ridge and/or Hooker Valley Glacial Lakes On our way to Braemer Station, the historic sheep farm where we stayed (in the shearer's shed), we were lucky enough to see the full view of Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak at over 12,000'.  Little did I know that when I laid on my bed the next two nights, I would see Mount Cook just by gazing out the window! This sunset shot was taken with my iPhone one night and is not retouched! It was incredible!!! In the morning, we went to Mt Cook National Parkand then most of us chose to hike up toward Mueller Ridgewith over 2000 steps - yes REAL steps up over 500 m!  Difficult, yes, but once on top, you get an unparalleled panoramic view of New Zealand's highest peaks, glaciers and glacial lakes. The photo of the FREE Travel Planners of my roommate Racheal at the top. If you don't want to hike up that steep mountain, then you have the option of hiking to the Hooker Valley Glacial Lakes.  This was very crowded, and I would encourage you to train to hike up the steps. The view was fantastic!   Active Adventures New Zealand Adventure Tour I loved my "Rimu" two week South Island adventure tour with Active Adventures!  We did a ton of hiking, we kayaked and mountain biked and got a full tour of the island with fun guides Liana and MJ, who not only helped us to understand the history and stories of the island, but also kept us well fed and comfortable.  A less rigorous tour Active offers is the "Kiwi". In order to see the South Island, you necessarily spend a fair amount of time on the van, but Active made sure to break up the drives with hikes or village visits.  And the thing about New Zealand is, they have NO UGLY scenery! It is as varied and beautiful as any country I've seen. You can be hiking in a temperate rain forest yet see glaciers up above.  I thought Active wouldn't be able to top the South Island, but next up, you'll find they do when I head with some of my group on the back end of the "Kauri" tour of the North Island. Wherever you travel, please use my links.  Many are affiliate links --and  at no additional cost ot you-- are a way to help support the program and keep the show ad free.  Thanks!

We heard about the natural beauty of the South Island of New Zealand from travelers around the world. They told us many times about the mountains, hills, lakes, and countless sheep. We began our trip in Christchurch, where we started our adventures around the South Island. We stayed in Lake Tekapo, Lake Wanaka, Queenstown, Ranfurly, and Dunedin. With our rental car fueled up, we took our time discovering the ins and outs of this wonderful country. We stopped many times to take photos along the way. Listen to this episode of Passport Joy Travel Talk to understand why ending our journey in New Zealand was the perfect way to wrap up our trip of a lifetime. Main Topics Covered: South Island New Zealand Travel Tips Links Mentioned in the Episode: Check out all of the PARTNERS that have made our lives easy while traveling the world.  Nikki’s first published book - Passport Joy - can be found on the Kindle store on Amazon.  Our stay in Christchurch was fantastic with our host Ali. Very kind and inviting.  Church of Good Shepherd is a beautiful spot for photos of the surrounding mountains and lake.  The backpackers spot in Lake Tekapo was perfect.  This tree in the lake in Wanaka is a unique photo opportunity.  The Queenstown Hill is a great hiking trail and has the most beautiful views of the town.  The Aspen Lodge Backpackers was an ideal accommodation in Queenstown for the price.  Between Queenstown and Dunedin we stopped off at Hawkdun Lodge in Ranfurly.  Be sure to check out the World Barber Shop Adventures episode from the chair in Queenstown.  Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world

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An exciting summary of the threats to Lake Wanaka’s health: lake snot, excess nutrients, and raw sewage, oh my! Created, edited, and produced by Ingrid Thyr, Simone Langhans, and Marc Schallenberg. Music written and performed by Chris Selbach. Supported by Williams College (williams.edu), the University of Otago (otago.ac.nz), and Simone's Marie Curie Fellowship (https://www.bc3research.org/projects/sabercultural_eu.html).

A brief introduction to one of the coolest lakes on Earth and why so many people care about it. Created, edited, and produced by Ingrid Thyr, Simone Langhans, and Marc Schallenberg. Music written and performed by Chris Selbach. Supported by Williams College (williams.edu), the University of Otago (otago.ac.nz), and Simone's Marie Curie Fellowship (https://www.bc3research.org/projects/sabercultural_eu.html).

Youth Marketing Australia was simply eye-opening! I went to the YMA conference to learn about marketing to young people, but I learnt a whole lot more from watching the different speakers and how they represented their own [media] brands. Disclaimer: these two-word summaries are my own and not necessarily what each speaker spoke about. Two-Word Branding Lessons 1. Stay Woke – Junkee Media These two words stand out as the summary of my experience at YMA. They stirred up some interesting reactions when I posted a slide from Junkee’s presentation. As I started recording this episode I was exploring things like who owns the expression ‘woke‘? The two ‘woke’ songs in this episode: * Master Teacher by Erykah Badu https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/master-teacher/274231990?i=274232023 * Redbone by Childish Gambino https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/redbone/1173655524?i=1173655934 2. Go Deep – Contiki Ha-a this one was a surprising epiphany! I had no idea how deeply I support what the travel company is all about. After hearing their Marketing Head describe their Travel Project blog, I was inspired to submit an article about my 2013 Contiki trip to Europe. (I’ll let you know if they like/publish it). 3. Prove it – MTV;  We Are Social Just show you have the street cred. and numbers to back up what you’re saying. Suzie Shaw from We Are Social shared lots of interesting insights and here’s the link to their 2018 Digital Report: http://bit.ly/digitalin2018. 4. Teach #IRL – Step Change These guys were pretty awesome with their ‘Stump the Strategist’ session. They showed us in real life (IRL) how to unpack and resolve our marketing challenges. Here’s their little show reel: https://youtu.be/6ez-J9P7Cdk. 5. Surprise Us – Zumbo Patisserie Honestly, no words for this. Just look at this cake! Many more here: https://www.instagram.com/zumbopatisserie 6. Embrace Small – 5Why 7. Do You – Pedestrian.tv I liked how Chris Wirasinha from pedestrian.tv talked so specifically about the ‘Australian-ness’ in the content they make and the young people they engage with. 8. Be Human – Lake Wanaka Tourism (NZ); Arts Centre Melbourne The marketing gurus from these two organisations were not presenting, but they were both lovely people and who got me excited about their work. Check out Lake Wanaka’s instagram page for inspo; https://www.instagram.com/lakewanakanz and suss out the Arts Centre’s latest shows at https://www.instagram.com/artscentremelbourne. 9. Be Specific – VICE

Anssin vinkit matkakuvaajille: 1. Selvitä jo ennen lähtöä kuvauspaikkoja ja -mahdollisuuksia. 2. Pyri etsimään uusia perspektiivejä paljon valokuvattuihin kohteisiin. 3. Älä raahaa koko kuvauskalustoasi matkalle -- Yksi kamera ja objektiivi riittää. 4. Uskalla jättää joskus kamera hotelliin, puhelin taskuun ja nauttia hetkestä. Anssin valokuvausta voi ihastella netissä ainakin näissä paikoissa: www.lentopelkoblogi.net / IG @lentopelko Anssin oma Instagram-tili: @anssilepikko Seuraa Pimeää laatikkoa Instagramissa: @pimealaatikko Podcastin juontajat löytyvät Instagramista nimillä @joonaspuuppo ja @jonesgloomy. Muita jaksoon liittyviä linkkejä: Uuden-Seelannin kuuluisa "Lone Tree of Lake Wanaka" https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lone-tree-of-lake-wanaka Veden ympäröimä vino saunamökki Kirkkonummella https://www.hs.fi/kaupunki/art-2000005466789.html "World War II In Colour" Netflixissä https://www.netflix.com/fi-en/title/70254851 The Photographer's Ephemeris http://photoephemeris.com/ PhotoPills https://www.photopills.com/

Hur summerar man en resa runt jorden på en cykel? Det vet inte ens Fredrika Ek, som exakt tre veckor efter att ha spenderat 1042 dagar i en cykelsadel genom 45 länder intervjuas av mig inför publik på Downtown Camper i Stockholm.Jag har fått förmånen att följa Fredrika Eks färd runt jorden genom inspelningar över nätet från Bangkok, Lake Wanaka i Nya Zeeland och från Quito i Ecuador. I den femte inspelningen med Fredrika Ek har hon återvänt hem.Eller har hon?Vi pratar om alla möten, intryck och tankar. Om hur hon ska kunna landa efter tre år utanför den isolerade bubbla som nästan alla andra lever i. Om insikter, ångest och hopp. Om överflöd, underskott och om att bli utsedd till Årets europeiska äventyrare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lake swimmers, the local primary school and neighbouring farmers have joined together to look after water quality in Lake Wanaka.

Lake swimmers, the local primary school and neighbouring farmers have joined together to look after water quality in Lake Wanaka.

Av alla som jag träffat och intervjuat är Fredrika Ek från Sundsvall en av de som gjort starkast intryck på mig och det blir därför extra roligt att få följa hennes resa på cykel runt jorden på ett tusen dagar i ett fjärde avsnitt. I det förra avsnittet pratade jag med Fredrika då hon tog igen sig i Lake Wanaka, NZ. Då skulle hon flyga till Sydamerikas sydspets och när jag i detta avsnitt pratar med henne sitter hon på ett vandrarhem i Quito i Ecuador. Nästa etapp på hennes resa är Togo i Västafrika. Vi försöker summera hennes resa från den sydligaste punkten i Chile upp till Quito i Ecuador där hon nu kurerar en förkylning och preppar cykeln inför resan till västafrika. Hon har nu passerat 40 000 kilometer i sadeln. Känn på det: 40 000 kilometer.  Om längtan och nyfikenheten inför kulturkrockar, om ödmjukheten att möta människor som lever sina liv ovan molnen och om att rulla utför en 3 600 höjdmeters utförsbacke. Om att cykla på havsnivå efter att ha kämpat på hög höjd och känna sig som en supermänniska och om att dela resan med The Lost Cyclist som Fredrika mötte upp i La Paz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An interview recorded in the vineyards & sheep stations of Central Otago on New Zealand’s South Island. Featuring two farmers, Di & Draft Somerville. Di & Draft are both native South Islanders who have a passion for growing grapes, olives, wool, mussels & vegetables. During this interview, recorded on their land, they share the art of making a fine Pinot Noir & incredibly soft, light weight, warm & fine Merino Wool in the glacier shaped landscape around Lake Wanaka. ​ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ONE STEP AHEAD: Party tips for athletes. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: The debate around Amy Stretton. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – KATJA KONSCHAK: German pro triathlete Katja Konschak is currently enjoying her best season ever. She raced to a 2nd place podium position in Frankfurt at the IM European Champs following it up two weeks later with a 3rd place podium finish at Ironman UK. Whilst her Kona race didn’t go as well as hoped, her husband Ulrich finished second in his age group only just over a minute behind Bevan. Katja’s aim is to requalify for Kona and put together a race that she knows she’s capable of on the Big Island. 5 MIN FOCUS: This week we talk to Ben de Rivaz, race organiser for Breca Swim Run in Wanaka. Breca Wanaka is New Zealand's first Swim Run race around the shores of Lake Wanaka. Set in the heart of the Southern Lakes District against the awesome backdrop of the Mt. Aspiring National Park, this race is not for the faint-hearted. Teams will pit themselves against technical trails and deep glacial waters to stake their claim forever as the intrepid pioneers of the New Zealand Swim Run scene. The inaugural event is on 25th March 2017 - there won't be another chance to be the first! http://www.brecaswimrun.com/breca-wanaka/ GEEK OUT: Beating bugs with BCAA’s. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

För tredje, men inte sista, gången intervjuar jag Fredrika Ek som just nu är ute för att cykla jorden runt. När jag pratar med Fredrika är hon i Lake Wanaka på Nya Zeeland och hon ska precis flyga till nästa kontinent: Sydamerika. Vi pratar om att cykla slut på land, om vad som har hänt sedan vi talades vid från Bangkok, om att valla kor med helikopter, om äventyrets vardag och om att ladda mentalt på Nya Zeeland. Missa inte det första och det andra avsnittet med Fredrika och planen är alltså att göra fler nedslag tillsammans med henne under resans gång. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the nineteenth episode of the Husky International series I sit down with freeskier Sam Smoothy that I met up with after he attended the opening of a new The North Face brand store in Stockholm. We talk about growing up in Lake Wanaka, New Zeeland, about his Outdoor loving family with a father who traveled the world to go climbing. We talk about how Sam got into skiing and what made him stay. About discovering freesking, about getting sponsored and how he started competing in the Freeride World Tour. About Skiing in North Korea where Sam made the movie North Korean Chronicles, about filming with the famous Teton Gravity Research crew for their new movie Tight Loose, celebrating TGR:s 21st birthday. And finally; if you Google "Sam Smoothy" you will read about his winning line in the FWT stop in Vallnord, Andorra, that has been namned one of, if not THE, raddest line in the FWT. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the nineteenth episode of the Husky International series I sit down with freeskier Sam Smoothy that I met up with after he attended the opening of a new The North Face brand store in Stockholm. We talk about growing up in Lake Wanaka, New Zeeland, about his Outdoor loving family with a father who traveled the world to go climbing. We talk about how Sam got into skiing and what made him stay. About discovering freesking, about getting sponsored and how he started competing in the Freeride World Tour. About Skiing in North Korea where Sam made the movie North Korean Chronicles, about filming with the famous Teton Gravity Research crew for their new movie Tight Loose, celebrating TGR:s 21st birthday. And finally; if you Google "Sam Smoothy" you will read about his winning line in the FWT stop in Vallnord, Andorra, that has been namned one of, if not THE, raddest line in the FWT. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Darby began building floating nest platforms for Lake Wanaka's grebes three years ago - and they're a resounding success

John Darby began building floating nest platforms for Lake Wanaka's grebes three years ago - and they're a resounding success