<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Astris Collective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astris Collective]]></description><link>https://www.astris.co.nz/journal</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:33:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.astris.co.nz/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Is Lake Tekapo Worth Visiting? (And How Long to Stay)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Lake Tekapo worth it? A local's honest guide to how long to stay, what to do for every budget, the best time to visit and when to skip it.]]></description><link>https://www.astris.co.nz/guides/is-lake-tekapo-worth-visiting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a6081583-5054-4296-9bc0-a98cef514b43</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:59:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db1de0_c6908b2ff9764c738a599375d98875a7~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hollie Woodhouse</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Get to Lake Tekapo from Christchurch or Queenstown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driving, bus or tour? A local's guide to getting to Lake Tekapo from Christchurch or Queenstown – drive times, routes, the best stops and road tips.]]></description><link>https://www.astris.co.nz/guides/how-to-get-to-lake-tekapo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e4bec22a-6e12-4480-b84f-28b2a80265b7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:57:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db1de0_411df22b37c74f62a00e9f6daf88aaef~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hollie Woodhouse</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tekapo vs Twizel vs Aoraki/Mt Cook Village: Where Should You Stay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tekapo, Twizel or Aoraki/Mt Cook Village? A local's guide to choosing the best base in the Mackenzie – for every budget, trip length and travel style.]]></description><link>https://www.astris.co.nz/guides/tekapo-vs-twizel-vs-mt-cook-where-to-stay</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7df65adc-e4a6-4ef9-8c31-42500e9789c2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:57:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db1de0_abd8dc96498d410d803f77c304c34bdc~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hollie Woodhouse</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stargazing in Lake Tekapo: Which Tour Should You Book?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local's guide to stargazing in Lake Tekapo – Dark Sky Project, Tekapo Springs, Chameleon and Alpha CruX compared, with official websites and tips.]]></description><link>https://www.astris.co.nz/guides/stargazing-lake-tekapo-tours</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1dc57c2c-0a0d-45a6-a1e5-0c78fe0b2317</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:57:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db1de0_2be6519408f545c0ade6145781627da6~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hollie Woodhouse</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>