Nova ZelândiaKaiwharawhara Point41°15’51” S 174°47’13” E
4 de março, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌧 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 wasLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaBlenheim41°30’42” S 173°57’12” E Nova ZelândiaChristChurch Cathedral43°31’52” S 172°38’14” E
5 de março, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Driving along the ocean we stopped to take pictures of some seals. A few other sights as well.
Nova ZelândiaPegleg Flat42°53’17” S 171°33’23” E
6 de março, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 itLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaFranz Josef43°23’13” S 170°10’58” E
6 de março, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Spent about 90 minutes here walking around and having a coffee. Named for the Hokitika river, and where it meets the ocean.
Nova ZelândiaFranz Josef43°23’15” S 170°10’56” E
6 de março, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 andLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaOmimimi Creek43°51’18” S 169°3’17” E
7 de março, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 inLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaQueenstown45°2’2” S 168°40’47” E
8 de março, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 fiordLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaPeninsula Hill45°1’54” S 168°39’33” E
8 de março, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 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.
Nova ZelândiaPearl Harbour45°34’9” S 167°36’37” E
9 de março, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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. ThatLeia mais
ViajanteLooks like a great trip!!
ViajanteLong ride…