Cook Strait Ferry
May 4 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
It was a cold but comfortable crossing on a very windy day. The ship is fast and the scenery spectacular if you can brave the outdoors.
Christchurch
May 4–6 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
We spent a couple of days here. With a return visit planned later in our trip, we didn't do much more than expore the central shopping area, the Bridge of Rememberance and the Riverside Markets.
Tranz Alpine Express
May 6 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
We took the train from Christchurch across the Alps to Greymouth. Spectacular scenery and a comfortable train. THe train stopped briefly at Arthur's Pass, the highest station on the line.
Franz Josef
May 6–8 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
We spent two nights here waiting for the torrential rain to ease. The west coast had 350mm in 24 hours, making hiking to the glacier and seeing Mt Cook impossible. It was still an enjoyable place toRead more
Queenstown
May 7–11 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
We stayed in Lower Shotover, about 8kms out of Queenstown itself. Queenstown was very busy and traffic and parking was quite chaotic at times, made worse by major roadworks on the one road in. It is aRead more
Arrowtown
May 8 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
A charming old gold mining town that has now become a living museum. The autumn colours added to the charm.
Milford Sound
May 10 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
We took a coach through Te Anau and on to Milford Sound. The scenery on the trip was spectacular, even better than that offered on the boat ride on the sound itself. The flight back across the AlpsRead more
