Flying in over the snow capped mountains of Queenstown
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
Gondola ride to the top before 3 luge rides
2nd day on the snow - different ski field this time and an extra morning lesson for Em
Diary time - usually the end of the day or the next morning
Setting off in the motorhome. Our accommodation for the next 2 weeks
Roaring Meg
An outdoor maze and many optical illusion rooms inside
A short walk just outside Wanaka. A steep incline at the beginning but then a flat walk around the lake before returning
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
A lovely forest walk and over a spring bridge to these beautiful pools
En route to Haast
Great views on the west coast out across the Tasman
A spectacular helicopter flight taking in the sights of Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers, Mt Cook & Mt Tasman, topped off by landing on the snow.
Right on the Tasman Sea. A stop for the night on the way to Hokitika
20m high tree top wak
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.
A great short walk exploring the limestone landscape of pancake-shaped rock formations, blowholes and surge pools
Our stop for the night - another Top 10 holiday park