Monthly Archives: December 2009

The West Coast

The West Coast

After Dinner we had another long drive that took us towards the glaciers but to save on money we would do another sleep in the …

 

Queenstown – otherwise known to us as, bungyyyyyy!!!

Queenstown – otherwise known to us as, bungyyyyyy!!!

Driving to Queenstown felt like one of the hardest journeys so far… Many many stops, including one for some roadside noodles! Plus a 2hr nap! …

 

lots of kayaking, lots of driving, lots of walking, the beautiful Milford Sound

lots of kayaking, lots of driving, lots of walking, the beautiful Milford Sound

Milford Sounds Once a upon a time in milford sounds…… after our brilliant relaxing christmas break we drove to milford sounds, On a journey of 120 …

 

Christmas in Manapouri :D

Christmas in Manapouri :D

Woke up within a normal temperature tent – whooo!! Got a chance to get on skype and talk to parents, although pretty bleary eyed and …

 

The Catlins District!

The Catlins District!

We drove down from Dunedin along the Southern Scenic Route. We then followed the sign posted scenic route which went along the coast to Invercargill. …

 

back to the coast and now going clockwise via Omarou, Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula!

back to the coast and now going clockwise via Omarou, Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula!

After leaving Mount Cook we didn’t get far before we were stopping again for more scenic pictures! There was an absolutely stunning turquoise lake…. But …

 

The very impressive (when visible) Mount Cook!

The very impressive (when visible) Mount Cook!

The drive to Mount Cook was really impressive…. the closer we got to the mountain range the more amazing it all looked. Lots of snow …

 

The incredibly turquoise and stunning Lake Tekapo

The incredibly turquoise and stunning Lake Tekapo

Another beautiful scenic drive!! Just before Lake Tekapo we stopped at a truly picturesque stone chapel built by the Lake, common for weddings due to …

 

Akaroa – the long way round!

Akaroa – the long way round!

Literally! We took the Scenic route towards Akaroa – and little did we know HOW scenic it could be! It was like the great Ocean …

 

Our arrival in NZ, starting with Christchurch!

Our arrival in NZ, starting with Christchurch!

We arrived a little tired and hungry but very happily in New Zealand! Our flight back from Melbourne to Sydney got us in at 9pm …