Wandering along the Peninsula: Twizel to Christchurch, New Zealand
We only spent one night in Twizel and launched back on the road for one last bid for a rain free hike. This time we aim for Christchurch and its scenic peninsula.
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Glaciers And Gails on Mount Cook, New Zealand
Contending against gale-force winds to see a glacier on the Hooker's Valley Track along the Southern Alps in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Death Defying Drops in Skipper’s Canyon, Ducks, Docks, and Wine Tasting in Queenstown, New Zealand
I have been fortunate in not requiring an alarm clock up until this point. The lingering effects of jet lag have us still waking up before the sun and, frankly, I'm happy to have the extra time to prepare to best take advantage of our limited sunlight. Today, however, we wake up early to be in place for an 8 AM pick up to travel down to Skippers Canyon
Vistas, Tourists, and the Kiwi Birdlife Park in Queenstown
Today, we are back on the road. From Te Anau, we launch on the 4-hour drive to Queenstown. It is hard to get there in a reasonable amount of time, however, because the brilliant vistas along the way have me…
Waterfalls, Fur Seals, Black Choral, and Parrots
Discovering disappearing waterfalls, fur seals, black choral, alpine parrots, and mirror lakes, while hiking Milford Sound, New Zealand
Down on the Farm, Over to the Hokonui Moonshine Museum, And Up The Mountain Pass
Celebrating New Zealand industry, both legal and illicit with cows and sheep on the farm and exploring the Hokonui Moonshine Museum in Gore.
Disappearing Passengers and Swarming Blue Penguins
We wander a farmers market at the Dunedin railway station, explore Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, and spot blue penguins at the Royal Albatross Centre