Aoraki - Mt Cook.

Bags outside room at 7.30. On bus at 8.30. Set off for Mt. Cook.

Stopped for a photo stop at the church of the good shepherd - supposedly the most photographed church in New Zealand. The church was built in commemoration of the pioneers of the area. The good shepherd also refers to the sheepdogs that made it possible to farm sheep in this area.

Stopped at Geraldine for a 45 minute break. Some had lunch, we stocked up on muesli bars, had a coffee and Janette bought a new top.

Next stop - 30 minutes at Lake Tekapo. Janette and I had a toastie and a cuppa.

Then it was on to Mt Cook Village.

But, the water in Lake Pukaki was so calm and reflective that we stopped for another photo opportunity. Tim, the bus driver reckoned he'd never seen the water so calm and reflective.

Checked into the Hermitage Hotel where every room has a view of Mt Cook. Instructions were to meet at 6.30 for the 'world's best buffet dinner'. It didn't disappoint.

Tomorrow morning - the Glacial Experience - out onto a glacial lake in zodiaks…Read more