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New Zealand & Queenstown Sep-2022

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Queenstown

Day 1 Itinerary

Places visited: 37M Hallenstein Street

37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street

37M Hallenstein Street

Flying in over the snow capped mountains of Queenstown

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Queenstown

Day 2 Itinerary

Places visited: Coronet Peak - Skyline Queenstown

Coronet Peak skiing
Coronet Peak skiing
Coronet Peak skiing
Coronet Peak skiing
Coronet Peak skiing
Coronet Peak skiing
Coronet Peak skiing
Coronet Peak skiing
Coronet Peak skiing
Coronet Peak skiing
Coronet Peak skiing
Coronet Peak skiing
Coronet Peak skiing

Coronet Peak skiing

Nick and I hit the slopes while girls were having a lesson. This view is only from about halfway up the mountain

First snow fight

A little more like Olaf than a snowman

Some tiny stick arms but no carrots for a nose or eyes in sight

Skyline Queenstown

Skyline Queenstown

Gondola ride to the top before 3 luge rides

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Queenstown

Day 3 Itinerary

Places visited: The Remarkables Ski Area - Queenstown Gardens - 37M Hallenstein Street

The Remarkables Ski Area
The Remarkables Ski Area
The Remarkables Ski Area
The Remarkables Ski Area
The Remarkables Ski Area
The Remarkables Ski Area
The Remarkables Ski Area

The Remarkables Ski Area

2nd day on the snow - different ski field this time and an extra morning lesson for Em

Queenstown Gardens
Queenstown Gardens
Queenstown Gardens
Queenstown Gardens
Queenstown Gardens
Queenstown Gardens
Queenstown Gardens
Queenstown Gardens
Queenstown Gardens

Queenstown Gardens

37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street
37M Hallenstein Street

37M Hallenstein Street

Diary time - usually the end of the day or the next morning

Day 4 Itinerary

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Day 5 Itinerary

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New Zealand & Queenstown Sep-2022
New Zealand & Queenstown Sep-2022
New Zealand & Queenstown Sep-2022
New Zealand & Queenstown Sep-2022
New Zealand & Queenstown Sep-2022
New Zealand & Queenstown Sep-2022
New Zealand & Queenstown Sep-2022
New Zealand & Queenstown Sep-2022
New Zealand & Queenstown Sep-2022
New Zealand & Queenstown Sep-2022
New Zealand & Queenstown Sep-2022

Setting off in the motorhome. Our accommodation for the next 2 weeks

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Milford Sound, Southland

Day 6 Itinerary

Places visited: Mitre Peak Cruises - Lake Gunn Nature Walk

Mitre Peak Cruises
Mitre Peak Cruises
Mitre Peak Cruises
Mitre Peak Cruises
Mitre Peak Cruises
Mitre Peak Cruises
Mitre Peak Cruises
Mitre Peak Cruises
Mitre Peak Cruises
Mitre Peak Cruises
Mitre Peak Cruises
Mitre Peak Cruises
Mitre Peak Cruises

Mitre Peak Cruises

Lake Gunn Nature Walk
Lake Gunn Nature Walk
Lake Gunn Nature Walk
Lake Gunn Nature Walk
Lake Gunn Nature Walk
Lake Gunn Nature Walk
Lake Gunn Nature Walk
Lake Gunn Nature Walk
Lake Gunn Nature Walk

Lake Gunn Nature Walk

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Wānaka, Roaring Meg

Day 7 Itinerary

Places visited: Roaring Meg - Puzzling World - Wānaka

Roaring Meg
Roaring Meg
Roaring Meg
Roaring Meg
Roaring Meg

Roaring Meg

Roaring Meg

Puzzling World
Puzzling World
Puzzling World
Puzzling World
Puzzling World
Puzzling World
Puzzling World
Puzzling World
Puzzling World

Puzzling World

An outdoor maze and many optical illusion rooms inside

Wānaka
Wānaka
Wānaka
Wānaka
Wānaka
Wānaka
Wānaka
Wānaka
Wānaka
Wānaka
Wānaka
Wānaka
Wānaka

Wānaka

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Albert Town, Glendhu Bay, Otago, Wānaka, Mount Aspiring National Park

Day 8 Itinerary

Places visited: Diamond Lake Conservation Area - Wanaka Lakefront - Lake Hawea Lookout - Blue Pools - Fantail Falls

Diamond Lake Conservation Area
Diamond Lake Conservation Area
Diamond Lake Conservation Area
Diamond Lake Conservation Area
Diamond Lake Conservation Area
Diamond Lake Conservation Area
Diamond Lake Conservation Area
Diamond Lake Conservation Area
Diamond Lake Conservation Area

Diamond Lake Conservation Area

A short walk just outside Wanaka. A steep incline at the beginning but then a flat walk around the lake before returning

Wanaka Lakefront
Wanaka Lakefront
Wanaka Lakefront
Wanaka Lakefront
Wanaka Lakefront

Wanaka Lakefront

We set off on a Jet Boat ride from Lake Wanaka and down NZ largest river; the Clutha River. Much of the river is shallow and we came pretty close at times to trees and bridges. The boat also performed numerous Hamilton Spins

We took a thrill seeking jet boat ride across Lake Wanaka and up Clutha River

Lake Hawea Lookout

Lake Hawea Lookout

Blue Pools
Blue Pools
Blue Pools
Blue Pools
Blue Pools
Blue Pools
Blue Pools
Blue Pools
Blue Pools
Blue Pools
Blue Pools
Blue Pools
Blue Pools

Blue Pools

A lovely forest walk and over a spring bridge to these beautiful pools

Fantail Falls

Fantail Falls

En route to Haast

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Haast, Ross

Day 9 Itinerary

Places visited: Knights Point Lookout - HeliServices.NZ Haast (& Fox Glacier & Franz Josef) - Ross Beach TOP10 Holiday Park

Knights Point Lookout

Knights Point Lookout

Great views on the west coast out across the Tasman

HeliServices.NZ Haast (& Fox Glacier & Franz Josef)
HeliServices.NZ Haast (& Fox Glacier & Franz Josef)
HeliServices.NZ Haast (& Fox Glacier & Franz Josef)
HeliServices.NZ Haast (& Fox Glacier & Franz Josef)
HeliServices.NZ Haast (& Fox Glacier & Franz Josef)
HeliServices.NZ Haast (& Fox Glacier & Franz Josef)
HeliServices.NZ Haast (& Fox Glacier & Franz Josef)
HeliServices.NZ Haast (& Fox Glacier & Franz Josef)
HeliServices.NZ Haast (& Fox Glacier & Franz Josef)
HeliServices.NZ Haast (& Fox Glacier & Franz Josef)
HeliServices.NZ Haast (& Fox Glacier & Franz Josef)
HeliServices.NZ Haast (& Fox Glacier & Franz Josef)
HeliServices.NZ Haast (& Fox Glacier & Franz Josef)

HeliServices.NZ Haast (& Fox Glacier & Franz Josef)

A spectacular helicopter flight taking in the sights of Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers, Mt Cook & Mt Tasman, topped off by landing on the snow.

Ross Beach TOP10 Holiday Park
Ross Beach TOP10 Holiday Park
Ross Beach TOP10 Holiday Park
Ross Beach TOP10 Holiday Park
Ross Beach TOP10 Holiday Park

Ross Beach TOP10 Holiday Park

Right on the Tasman Sea. A stop for the night on the way to Hokitika

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Carters Beach, Hokitika, Punakaiki, West Coast

Day 10 Itinerary

Places visited: West Coast Treetop Walk & Cafe - Hokitika Gorge Walk - Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track - Carters Beach

West Coast Treetop Walk & Cafe
West Coast Treetop Walk & Cafe
West Coast Treetop Walk & Cafe
West Coast Treetop Walk & Cafe
West Coast Treetop Walk & Cafe
West Coast Treetop Walk & Cafe
West Coast Treetop Walk & Cafe

West Coast Treetop Walk & Cafe

20m high tree top wak

Hokitika Gorge Walk

Hokitika Gorge Walk

This was originally only 1 suspension bridge return walk. In the last 2 years another bridge has been added which now means a loop walk can be completed.

Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track

Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track

A great short walk exploring the limestone landscape of pancake-shaped rock formations, blowholes and surge pools

Carters Beach
Carters Beach
Carters Beach
Carters Beach
Carters Beach

Carters Beach

Our stop for the night - another Top 10 holiday park

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Murchison

Day 11 Itinerary

Places visited: Buller Gorge Swing Bridge

Buller Gorge Swing Bridge
Buller Gorge Swing Bridge
Buller Gorge Swing Bridge
Buller Gorge Swing Bridge
Buller Gorge Swing Bridge
Buller Gorge Swing Bridge
Buller Gorge Swing Bridge
Buller Gorge Swing Bridge
Buller Gorge Swing Bridge

Buller Gorge Swing Bridge

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