Nuova ZelandaTe Anau45°24’53” S 167°42’34” E 22 gennaio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We took a trip from Te Anua to Milford Sound in a minibus with a guide. It was a good decision as it took the pressure off us. Our guide, Jo Jo, was very enthusiastic, telling us about the Maori andLeggi altro
Nuova ZelandaMararoa River45°34’2” S 167°36’15” E
23 gennaio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Nuova ZelandaMararoa River45°34’2” S 167°36’15” E
24–29 gen, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
At 7.00am we took a 10 minutes walk from our campsite to the landing stage for our departure to Doubtful Sound. To our disappointment, it had been cancelled because the engine of the Doubtful SoundLeggi altro
Nuova ZelandaMararoa River45°34’1” S 167°36’16” E 25 gennaio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
A relaxed day in Manapouri. We sorted out the next few days campsites and travel. Did a bit of laundry. A pleasant walk on the beach and a quick swim in the lake. In one of the photos, I am pointingLeggi altro
Nuova ZelandaSmith Sound45°19’42” S 167°0’14” E 26 gennaio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
So was Doubtful Sound worth the 2 days wait? Yes it was. The weather was dry, and cold, which added to this special place. I wish my camera could do it justice. We remained outside on the top of theLeggi altro
Nuova ZelandaWaihuka Stream43°42’54” S 169°25’23” E 27 gennaio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
An early start and breakfast on the lake front at Wanaka around 8.00 am. We were looking for an information centre but nothing was open. I asked a young woman if I could share her picnic table. SheLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreThank you Eileen. It will be great to this record of our time to aid our memory in later life!
Nuova ZelandaHokitika Aerodrome42°43’4” S 170°57’56” E 28 gennaio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Another pre dawn start. You've got to fit it all in! It's cold at this time of day, but we eventually thaw out. Dawn on Bruce Bay beach. We were inspired by Jonny and Immy's book to walk the 1.5-hourLeggi altro
Nuova ZelandaWaterfall Creek42°22’45” S 172°19’60” E
29 gennaio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Where to go on a very wet day? We were feeling the need for a break from the constant activity. A hot springs spa was the perfect relaxation. The pools were between 32 and 40 degrees. Add in a saunaLeggi altro
Nuova ZelandaPunakaiki42°6’22” S 171°20’12” E
30 gennaio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Returning to the coast via Reefton and a bit of history, we reached Punakaiki with its pancake rocks. So many photographs to choose from! Our campsite was on the beach. We did a rather ambitious walkLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreIts sounds as though you are having an amazing time, very envious of the west coast sun xx
ViaggiatoreLovely seeing all the places we have visited. Looks like you are having an amazing holiday. X
Nuova ZelandaMurchison41°47’39” S 172°20’19” E 31 gennaio, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
A few domestic tasks before we left the campsite this morning. This included laundry and Rob performing the ultimate noble task of emptying the campervan toilet. We wanted to see the pancake rocksLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreYou’ll love it Alison.. Wait till he gets you on the Bungy jump 😂😂
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Oh my goodness, blue sky, blue water and this amazing peaks. Fantastic
ViaggiatoreWe were so lucky Helen. I'm missing home, friends and family but NZ is most diverting. X
ViaggiatoreAbsolutely stunning!