New ZealandSouthlandBobs Point46°51’12” S 168°7’30” E
18. januar 2023, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
20 min plane ride in a 10 seat plane from Invercargil to Oban on Stewart Island. We have two nights here to hunt the elusive brown kiwi.
New ZealandSouthlandSouthland DistrictObanRyans Creek Aerodrome46°53’56” S 168°6’10” E
18. januar 2023, New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Night hike with red lights and we found several Stewart Island Brown Kiwis.
New ZealandSouthlandSprat Point46°54’0” S 168°13’60” E
19. januar 2023, New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
We spent the day on the water searching for little blue penguins (found none) and other birds, sea lions, seals (found plenty). We lunched on the boat and motored to Ulva Island, a bird sanctuary.Læs mere
Tasman Sea 46°46’24” S 168°9’30” E
20. januar 2023, Tasman Sea ⋅ 🌧 59 °F
Today was mostly travel. A flight out of Stewart Island and a van ride up the coast and into the Fijordlands. We had a great lunch at Orepuki Beach Cafe. And a stop at a bird sanctuary to see the rareLæs mere
New ZealandSouthlandSouthland DistrictMilford Sound44°48’30” S 168°6’24” E
21. januar 2023, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
Up super early in Te Anau to beat the crowds at Milford Sound. Increadable! We had a private boat for just our group that could hold maybe 80. So spectacular. The rest of the day is pretty much in theLæs mere
New ZealandOtagoArethusa Pool44°33’11” S 169°5’5” E
New ZealandOtagoQueenstown-Lakes DistrictWanaka44°41’37” S 169°8’24” E
New ZealandMonros Creek43°42’60” S 169°16’3” E
22. januar 2023, New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
The day started with a few short walks to visit the blue pools, waterfalls and over to the west coast. We had lunch at a wonderful spot and ate local lobster. A quick stop at an overlook beforeLæs mere
New ZealandMonros Creek43°43’6” S 169°16’0” E
24. januar 2023, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
The morning was a walk at Ship Creek. Lots to learn about the flora from our guide Gerry. We hit the beach to find Hector and Dusky dolphins, and pick up jade on the beach. We found some low gradeLæs mere
New ZealandMonros Creek43°42’54” S 169°16’0” E
24. januar 2023, New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We learned all about the Kiekie and Kahikatea trees. The fungus was used for a new MS drug. We watched eels being fed and had a great lamb (back strap cut) dinner. Then went out at night to look atLæs mere
