Wanaka ⛰️

Another free camp stop, we were so lucky that no one else decided to park up for the night as we had the most beautiful view all to ourselves.

The 3.15am alarm went off and we got up and ready to tackle the 3 hour uphill hike to Roys Peak which was ahead of us! As we adventured off with our head torches on, we were completely unaware of what we were in for, because my goodness when they say uphill hike, they meant it! No rest for the legs that's for sure!

8k later, we made it to the top! Wow the view was postcard worthy, it was insane. We ventured off round the side of the highest peak, where it was all snow capped mountains in view. I sent the drone up (only a little bit as it was very windy) to capture the gorgeous view.

After a few photos, Mhari suggested we do a little video, so once I clicked the record button and put the remote down, it was the perfect time to make the most of this once in a lifetime scenery, so yes.....I got down on one knee and asked the big big question.....luckily Mhari said yes 😅

It really was the most special moment together ❤️

Once we eventually got down back to the bottom, after the most horrific 3 hour hike, all down hill with intense stress on the knees, we got straight back to the van and continued with the rest of our day. Thankfully this entailed very little as we were so excited yet so exhausted, so it was a nice lazy day in the van for us!

15/08/2025 - Roy's Peak - A very special day ❤️Read more