NeuseelandStirling Falls44°36’24” S 167°50’58” E
16. März in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
A definite bucket-list area. The entrance to Milford Sound is so small, the famous Captain Cook missed the fjord completely and mapped it as a bay.
Neuseeland44°40’5” S 167°55’35” E
16. März in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Just a few pics of the vessel we were on cruising through Milford Sound.
And b/c we couldn't collectively pare down our pics from the cruise to the 20-pic Penguin-limit, jw's cruise pics are addedWeiterlesen
NeuseelandTe Anau45°24’39” S 167°42’22” E
17. März in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌧 68 °F
Weather report indicates rain all day, so we canceled plans for a bike ride. In town, we found the local theatre had a 30-minute presentation on the local fiord called "Ata Whenau Shadowland" which weWeiterlesen
BEAUTIFUL........If you go on-line to "Ata Whenau Shadowland" , you can see a 5 min. clip from the presentation. Great accompanying music!!!! [Judy]
NeuseelandWilmot Pass45°30’20” S 167°11’25” E
18. März in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌫 41 °F
Another bucket-list area ....
We boarded a boat in Manapouri, went across the lake (~50 min) to reach Fiordland National Park. We then boarded a bus for the ~1hr trek to the Sound, and then boardedWeiterlesen
NeuseelandTe Anau Aerodrome45°27’16” S 167°41’16” E 18. März in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
Driving back from Manapouri we found a nice little walkway along the river.
ReisenderReminds me of the trip there with IBEX. You guys are missing all the fun back here. You may have trouble with Immigration upon your return ;-). See you soon
NeuseelandCoal Creek45°32’27” S 167°57’10” E
19. März in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
The beauty of the country continues to amaze, especially the drives between destinations.
ReisenderWe went to New Zealand November of 2014. Milford sound was beautiful!
NeuseelandQueenstown-Lakes District45°6’36” S 168°32’54” E
19. März in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
The TSS Earnslaw is another one of those neat little touristy things to do: cruise up Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown to Walter Peak on an historic (1912 Edwardian twin screw) steamer, enjoy beautifulWeiterlesen
NeuseelandQueenstown-Lakes District45°1’1” S 168°43’4” E
20. März in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
First morning view from our current 'home'
NeuseelandQueenstown45°1’34” S 168°38’47” E 20. März in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
7 miles return
Elevation gain: 3,372ft
Duration: ~5.5hrs
Weather: perfect
Experience: priceless.
Those are J9's notes. Mark's thoughts:
We had perfect weather and a big challenge. Normally, we likeWeiterlesen
NeuseelandFerry Hill44°59’47” S 168°45’29” E 21. März in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Our rafting trip was canceled due to low water levels on the Shotover River, so Plan B: bike ride. One thing about Queenstown: there is no shortage of things to do here.
So we got a map from the bikeWeiterlesen
ReisenderWe had a guided tour on electric assisted bikes along the Shotover. Much fun and beautiful. Did you have a guide, or did you just follow J9
ReisenderNo we didn't have a guide, but needed one. I think we made 6 wrong turns, but made it back before the bike shop closed :) on the positive side our wrong turns allowed us to ride around in golf course communities and rural areas.
Milford Sound Pics were spectacular!!!! [Judy]
ReisenderWe cruised through there, beautiful.
Breathtaking [Michelle]