Nowa ZelandiaSouthlandBobs Point46°51’12” S 168°7’30” E
18 stycznia 2023, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Nowa ZelandiaSouthlandSouthland DistrictObanRyans Creek Aerodrome46°53’56” S 168°6’10” E
18 stycznia 2023, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Night hike with red lights and we found several Stewart Island Brown Kiwis.
Nowa ZelandiaSouthlandSprat Point46°54’0” S 168°13’60” E
19 stycznia 2023, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ⛅ 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. Czytaj więcej
Tasman Sea 46°46’24” S 168°9’30” E
20 stycznia 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 rare Czytaj więcej
Nowa ZelandiaSouthlandSouthland DistrictMilford Sound44°48’30” S 168°6’24” E
21 stycznia 2023, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☀️ 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 the Czytaj więcej
Nowa ZelandiaOtagoArethusa Pool44°33’11” S 169°5’5” E
22 stycznia 2023, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
A boat ride from Wanaka marina to the island of Mou Waho in Lake Wanaka. At the top of the island is a little lake with a littler island on it. I swam to that island so I could be on an island in a Czytaj więcej
Nowa ZelandiaOtagoQueenstown-Lakes DistrictWanaka44°41’37” S 169°8’24” E
22 stycznia 2023, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
We had a full day in Wanaka. Starting with the trip to Mou Waho. In the afternoon the two of us had a bike ride along the lake. We stopped at the famous Tree in the Lake. The water has been really low Czytaj więcej
Nowa ZelandiaMonros Creek43°42’60” S 169°16’3” E
22 stycznia 2023, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ⛅ 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 before Czytaj więcej
Nowa ZelandiaMonros Creek43°43’6” S 169°16’0” E
24 stycznia 2023, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 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 grade Czytaj więcej
Nowa ZelandiaMonros Creek43°42’54” S 169°16’0” E
24 stycznia 2023, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ⛅ 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 at Czytaj więcej
