Nova ZelândiaSouthlandBobs Point46°51’12” S 168°7’30” E
18 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Nova ZelândiaSouthlandSouthland DistrictObanRyans Creek Aerodrome46°53’56” S 168°6’10” E
18 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Night hike with red lights and we found several Stewart Island Brown Kiwis.
Nova ZelândiaSouthlandSprat Point46°54’0” S 168°13’60” E
19 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 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.Leia mais
Tasman Sea 46°46’24” S 168°9’30” E
20 de janeiro de 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 rareLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaSouthlandSouthland DistrictMilford Sound44°48’30” S 168°6’24” E
21 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 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 theLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaOtagoArethusa Pool44°33’11” S 169°5’5” E
Nova ZelândiaOtagoQueenstown-Lakes DistrictWanaka44°41’37” S 169°8’24” E
Nova ZelândiaMonros Creek43°42’60” S 169°16’3” E
22 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 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 beforeLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaMonros Creek43°43’6” S 169°16’0” E
24 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 gradeLeia mais
Nova ZelândiaMonros Creek43°42’54” S 169°16’0” E
24 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 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 atLeia mais
