Arthur’s Pass (1-2)

Bad weather unfortunately kept us from our last planned hike - Avalanche Peak. Instead we had a cozy stay in a cute little town in the mountains, made rice pudding, watched Keas and visited a location of the film lord of the rings.

Kea are known for their intelligence and curiosity, both vital to their survival in a harsh mountain environment. Kea can solve logical puzzles, such as pushing and pulling things in a certain order to get to food, and will work together to achieve a certain objective. They have been filmed preparing and using tools.Read more