To the west coast

A journey of real contrasts: from pouring rain as we set out, no views because of low cloud, more Rain as we cross the divide at Hass Pass, waterfalls, then breezy sunshine along the coast.
The westRead more
A journey of real contrasts: from pouring rain as we set out, no views because of low cloud, more Rain as we cross the divide at Hass Pass, waterfalls, then breezy sunshine along the coast.
The westRead more
Wanaka Golf Club has 1,100 members, so we were glad we got a chance to play, with fabulous views over the Lake.
After playing, we visited the National Transport and Toy Museum at the airport.Read more
All the way from Te Anau to Wanaka, we avoided the Cardrona shortcut (the roads looked a bit scary), but we did get to see bungy jumping
On the 2 hour trek the Sound, we passed a point that was literally 13 miles from Glenorchy (where we were the other day).
Climbing and climbing, wondering when we’d pass on to the west coast, andRead more
Today, we drove from Queenstown to Te Anau, first stop was at the golf club, for 18 holes. A sad place - only 3 players today (and we were two of them), yet such a nice course and club.
Checked outRead more
We were due to fly to Milford Sound today, but, although the weather here was fine, just 45 miles away, the cloud was low enough to prevent an entry. We had already postponed from yesterday, so weRead more
Drove up the side of the lake at its head at Glenorchy and then on to the gravel surface to explore more: we turned around after a mile or so (this is what the whole route was like until theRead more
Almost running out of superlatives with the scenery - miles and miles of breathtaking views.
Then, “the adventure capital of the world”, Queenstown. Our hotel is an easy (though downhill walk) toRead more
We got to look around the Castle before we left, and saw the dining room who would have eaten in if we’d stayed .... and if we’d had better information. We did give our feedback!
Dunedin is anRead more
Ring...ring... WhatsApp video call from Matthew, Tate and the girls brought us to wakefulness, and just in time to see our favourite cruise ship, the Celebrity Solstice sail into Port Chalmers,Read more