Bushwise Women was born in New Zealand 25 years ago from a desire to take women walking into the back country of New Zealand. In this it had a pioneering role developing a regular client base of keen walkers and outdoors women. Bushwise later expanded to include overseas trips, kayaking, barging and 12 years ago was bought by Yvonne Jenkins in Australia. It kept ticking over some of the regular tours, but this year Yvonne has joined with Leonie, … [Read more...]
Walking the Cinque Terre – can I do it?
I have heard so much about Cinque Terre, but I have never made it there myself. While I love the pictures and the idea, I wonder if my body is up to it. This snippet from Ruth who did a trip with other women on a Bushwise Women Tour, made me think, maybe I can! Next time! … [Read more...]
Forget about the recession – book a trip away with a group of women
Forget about the recession - Book yourself a Pre Xmas getaway with like minded women. … [Read more...]
Canal du midi – taking it easy…
Joining a women's tour to do this trip was a great idea - It is a regular on the Bushwise Women Calendar. I get to enjoy a trip like this on my own, but not on my own. We began to get to know each other – Yvonne – the tour leader and owner of Bushwise Women, who lives in Northern NSW, her friend Fiona from Adelaide, Sam from the Blue Moutains west of Sydney, Gwen from Christchurch NZ and me from Waipu, NZ. … [Read more...]
Prize Winning NZ Walking Tour is back…
Due to Popular demand Bushwise Women have the BANKS PENINSULA TRACK back on their Programme of tours for women. This trip is just out of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand. See details of this tour and other tours in New Zealand HereDates: Sunday 01 March 2009 to Thursday 05 March 2009 This World renowned, 4 day tramp, which begins above the historic town of Akaroa, crosses private farmland and Hinewai Reserve. The track covers 35 … [Read more...]
Morocco and Canal Du Midi sorted…
Today I paid my deposit today for two of my tours - it feels so exciting - in less than three months the adventure will have started, and in some ways it feels like it has started already as I plan and book, peruse Google Maps, contact friends and start to put the picture together. I am not a confident traveller, especially on my own, and it has been great to find two women's tours which fit my itinerary - as a women on my own this makes things … [Read more...]
