2 Cups of Travel

There is something pretty special about the view at the top of a hike. You’ve put in the effort, often climbed 100s, if not 1000s of metres of elevation. There’s sweat, sore muscles, and often inclement weather. Why do we put ourselves through this? Well.. in part, it’s for the carrot of an incredible view at the top! And the hike snacks (says Tess!). We have been very lucky ...

We love exploring our home city of Melbourne. Home to the best coffee in the world. Home to some of the best and most diverse food in the world. Home to a plethora of underrated alleyways, bars and pubs, art/music, and culture /subcultures. Melbourne is the best sports city in the world. It is one of the most livable in the world. Overall.. Melbourne is pretty great!

We visited Queenstown in the autumn of 2026, our second time in this charming mountain town. Perched on the edge of Lake Wakatipu and at the base of so many impressive mountains, Queenstown has spectacular views everywhere you look! If you haven’t visited, we highly recommend that you add it to your list! See a few shots from our gallery below of the visit, and some recommend...

This Wanaka day trip is a must during autumn, where the bright colours of Albert Town create a truly spectacular canvas. The town itself is tiny, and only about 10-15 minutes out of Wanaka (see our Wanaka guide here). Walk along the...