Behind the Bike Sheds

18/06/2025

What is gravel biking and why is the Otago region regarded as one of the World's best gravel biking and cycling destinations?

12/12/2024

Sunset drama on the plain last night ..still no rain

14/10/2024

Evening walk 😀

30/09/2024

Hi Debbie, I just wanted to say thank you for your good advice on where to walk. Both places were really great for us 'n Mia. Lots of quails up Sow Burn. The Hawkdun Range was so beautiful and wild.
Thanks altogether for a lovely stay.
Best wishes, Sarah

21/09/2024

Spring is here ..longer evenings ..all the good things

30/04/2024

19/11/2023

Morning 🌞 Gorgeous day for a bike ride !!

15/11/2023

Four years after moa footprints were discovered in the Kyeburn riverbed, scientists have released some long-awaited updates on the mysterious...

08/02/2023

Kiwi hospitality at its best.
+ My adult daughter and I had a great stay in Waipiata. A big thank you to Deborah for creating a property with such a great feel and for the very comfortable stay. We had a few mishaps on the rail trail and we’re running very late. Deborah went to the trouble of ringing us to check we were ok and waited up until we arrived.
- All good.

09/12/2021

We've added a wee library sitting room for when you just want to hang out...