Whanganui Journey by Dory

By Madi McCann | October 26, 2024

Whanganui Journey by Dory Why Dories, and what are they? In 2011, Nicola and I were lucky enough to be on a 21 day Grand Canyon trip with friends. This was, as you can imagine, a great experience. However, one thing that stuck in my mind was the day we were passed by a group [...]

A Day on the Whanganui River in a Dory

By Brian Megaw | February 25, 2021

My warm sleeping bag and comfy sleeping pad feel like the place to stay this early in the morning. But it is 6.15 am, at this time of year still not quite light, but if we are to be underway on the river by 8.30, then I need to get going. Even this early, it [...]

Find Me a River, The Ultimate Family Holiday

By Brian | August 15, 2020

Find Me a River, The Ultimate Family Holiday This summer, picture you and the family on a river. Multi-day river trips have long been a favourite family vacation at many destinations overseas. These types of trips vary from just a couple of nights out, to epic adventures that can last 20 days or more, such [...]

That’s Just Nuts

By Brian | April 10, 2018

Should it be called a savannah system? Or what about a silvopastoral system? Of course let’s not leave out an agroforestry system. All these terms are used to describe ecosystems that incorporate trees with grassland. Savannahs generally have only a few scattered trees and are mostly found in areas with relatively low rainfall and distinct […]

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