New ZealandKaiwharawhara Point41°15’51” S 174°47’13” E
4 Mac, New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
The ferry to Picton is between 3 1/2 to 4 hours. We got off about 4 1/2 hours after embarking, and I was glad to see that ferry behind me. It was a smooth enough ride, it became tedious. When it wasBaca lagi
New ZealandBlenheim41°30’42” S 173°57’12” E New ZealandChristChurch Cathedral43°31’52” S 172°38’14” E
5 Mac, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Driving along the ocean we stopped to take pictures of some seals. A few other sights as well.
New ZealandPegleg Flat42°53’17” S 171°33’23” E
6 Mac, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Christchurch is still recovering from the earthquake of 2010. Our hotel is across the street from the Cathedral and there is a ways to go on the restoration. The city though seems to have shaken itBaca lagi
New ZealandFranz Josef43°23’13” S 170°10’58” E
6 Mac, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Spent about 90 minutes here walking around and having a coffee. Named for the Hokitika river, and where it meets the ocean.
New ZealandFranz Josef43°23’15” S 170°10’56” E
6 Mac, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Franz Josef is a glacier. Today it was shrouded in cloud, so no pictures of the glacier. We walked around the area for about 20 minutes. The town we stayed in is Franz Josef and it small andBaca lagi
New ZealandOmimimi Creek43°51’18” S 169°3’17” E
7 Mac, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
The Haast River is fed by glaciers, and that is the reason for the aqua colour of the water. The pilot of our jet boat, Amber, is knowledgeable about the area, as well as flora and fauna. She lives inBaca lagi
New ZealandQueenstown45°2’2” S 168°40’47” E
8 Mac, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
We had a day off from bus riding so Dianne and I took the opportunity to hike around Queenstown. Walked around 20 Kms. around the lake and through the park. Queenstown is the starting point for fiordBaca lagi
New ZealandPeninsula Hill45°1’54” S 168°39’33” E
8 Mac, New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
I heard that the best burger in town is the furburger . I misheard the reference, it is actually the Fergburger. Even the ducks have heard about the legendary burger.
New ZealandPearl Harbour45°34’9” S 167°36’37” E
9 Mac, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
What a day we had today. It was quite the adventure. Early start (as usual), road the bus for about 3 hour to Manapouri. From here we hopped on a jet boat (a larger one) to cross Lake Manipouri. ThatBaca lagi
PengembaraLooks like a great trip!!
PengembaraLong ride…