An early morning cruise over Lake Te Anau in New Zealand to get to the start of one of the countries Great Walks – the Milford track. Not a bad way to start 4 days of hiking 🙂
Staying in the Mount Cook area of New Zealand and another lake – Tasman Lake which was formed and is fed from the melting Tasman Glacier. The lake is often filed with mini icebergs and although they weren’t operating when we were there you can take small boats out among them on the lake.
A perfect spot with the mountain backdrop – and also a dramatic reminder of global warming when you realise how rapidly the glacier is retreating!
Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park on New Zealand’s South Island.
Wikipedia History: Doubtful Sound was named ‘Doubtful Harbour’ in 1770 by Captain Cook, who did not enter the inlet as he was uncertain whether it was navigable under sail. It was later renamed Doubtful Sound by whalers and sealers, although it is not technically a sound but a fiord.
Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park on New Zealand’s South Island.
Wikipedia History: Doubtful Sound was named ‘Doubtful Harbour’ in 1770 by Captain Cook, who did not enter the inlet as he was uncertain whether it was navigable under sail. It was later renamed Doubtful Sound by whalers and sealers, although it is not technically a sound but a fiord.
Staying in the Mount Cook area of New Zealand and another lake – Tasman Lake which was formed and is fed from the melting Tasman Glacier. The lake is often filed with mini icebergs and although they weren’t operating when we were there you can take small boats out among them on the lake.
A perfect spot with the mountain backdrop – and also a dramatic reminder of global warming when you realise how rapidly the glacier is retreating!
The landscape around Mount Cook on the South Island of New Zealand is one of the most amazing places you could visit. From glacial lakes to snowcapped mountain peaks I could easily spend months here watching the landscape change with the seasons and weather and taking photos. And the roads around the area just add something to photos!
Definitely must visit if you’re in New Zealand
No need to Dance the Magic Dance, to enter the labyrinth on the Pine Valley side track when walking the Overland Track in Tasmania. But with a bit of a climb there are amazing views of the surrounding ranges and wonderful lakes.
Well worth the side trip of you’re walking the Overland!
No need to Dance the Magic Dance, to enter the labyrinth on the Pine Valley side track when walking the Overland Track in Tasmania. But with a bit of a climb there are amazing views of the surrounding ranges and wonderful lakes.
Well worth the side trip of you’re walking the Overland!
