EnglantiHeathrow Terminal 351°28’13” N 0°27’33” W
15.–16. jouluk. 2023, Englanti ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
And we’re off! First stop London Heathrow to catch an 8.20pm flight to Dubai.
A stressful week and 28hrs of travel ahead called for a well deserved glass of fizz to start things off!
Yhdistyneet ArabiemiirikunnatḨadīqat al Khazzān25°12’30” N 55°16’12” E 16. joulukuuta 2023, Yhdistyneet Arabiemiirikunnat ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
After a 17hr flight we landed in Auckand, despite low clouds we had a beautiful view over the islands and bays as we landed.
A master stroke of saying we had to declare Immy's slightly dirty bootsLue lisää
Uusi SeelantiAuckland International Airport37°0’25” S 174°47’27” E Uusi SeelantiTwo Mile Creek45°2’20” S 168°38’4” E 18.–19. jouluk. 2023, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
After an early morning flight from Auckland, we arrived in Queenstown in the South Island! We managed to check in early to our hotel and bag a complimentary glass of fizz (did we mention it’s ourLue lisää
Views of Queenstown look incredible! Glad you had time for a Fergburger too! [Jenny]
Uusi SeelantiCheddar River44°40’39” S 167°56’20” E
19. joulukuuta 2023, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Wow, Milford Sound did not disappoint. An early get up to board the tour bus from Queenstown to Milford was an excellent way to see all the sights on the famous Milford Highway, and experienceLue lisää
Uusi SeelantiMilford Sound Airport44°40’19” S 167°55’41” E 20. joulukuuta 2023, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
What a difference a day makes! Today Milford lived up to its reputation as one of the wettest places on earth! Overnight the place transformed, as rolling mists and hundreds of waterfalls overtook theLue lisää
Uusi SeelantiCheddar River44°40’35” S 167°56’13” E
21. joulukuuta 2023, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Another wet day in Milford! (10cm of rain in 5hrs) Immy had to stay and soak up the views in the room as she had been kept up all night with her pesky wisdom teeth!
I ventured on solo to do a RoscoLue lisää
Uusi SeelantiLake Tekapo44°0’18” S 170°28’8” E 22. joulukuuta 2023, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Today officially marked the start of our road trip up the North and South Islands! We picked up our car and said goodbye to Queenstown, weaving through the Alpine pass to our first stop Lake WānakaLue lisää
Uusi SeelantiAoraki/Mount Cook43°43’33” S 170°5’59” E
23. joulukuuta 2023, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We started the day heading off to the Hooker Valley trail which looks onto Mt Cook (NZ's tallest mountain). The drive lived up to the high standards set by yesterday's road trip with beautifulLue lisää
Uusi SeelantiKaretu River43°12’49” S 172°27’17” E
24. joulukuuta 2023, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Christmas Eve started with a walk up Mt John - a walk that starts from the shores of Lake Tekapo to the observatory-topped summit. Once again, fantastic views of icy blue lakes and the snow cappedLue lisää
