Nova ZelândiaTe Anau45°24’53” S 167°42’34” E 22 de janeiro, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 andLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaMararoa River45°34’2” S 167°36’15” E
Nova ZelândiaMararoa River45°34’2” S 167°36’15” E
24–29 de jan., Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 SoundLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaMararoa River45°34’1” S 167°36’16” E 25 de janeiro, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 pointingLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaSmith Sound45°19’42” S 167°0’14” E 26 de janeiro, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 theLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaWaihuka Stream43°42’54” S 169°25’23” E 27 de janeiro, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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. SheLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaHokitika Aerodrome42°43’4” S 170°57’56” E 28 de janeiro, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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-hourLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaWaterfall Creek42°22’45” S 172°19’60” E
29 de janeiro, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 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 saunaLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaPunakaiki42°6’22” S 171°20’12” E
30 de janeiro, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 walkLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaMurchison41°47’39” S 172°20’19” E 31 de janeiro, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 rocksLeia mais
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Oh my goodness, blue sky, blue water and this amazing peaks. Fantastic
ViajanteWe were so lucky Helen. I'm missing home, friends and family but NZ is most diverting. X
ViajanteAbsolutely stunning!