New Zealand Scenic Drive - Te Anau - Queenstown - Lake Pukaki & Tekapo
Join me for a memorable scenic drive on the southern island of New Zealand. Leaving early Saturday from Te Anau, the final destination was Fernlie just a short distance from Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo with a short visit to Omarama and Queenstown.
New Zealand Scenic Drive, Te Anau to Queenstown,South Island, New Zealand Road Trip
Drive from Te Anau to Queenstown South Island,New Zealand.Stopping at The Devils Staircase,Beautiful views along lake Wakatipu.
Sit back and watch the scenery.Its almost like being there.
Ambient sound road trip.
This video is a small part of our 8 week trip around both North & South Islands of New Zealand.
Starting in Auckland we rode the Kiwi Rail Northern Explorer to Wellington then crossed the Cook Strait to Picton.Most of these videos are in real time.
South Island :-
We picked up the hired campervan & drove to Kaikoura where we went whale watching and saw a sperm whale.We then drove further along the Pacific coast and out to the extinct volcanos that form the Banks peninsula to beautiful Akaroa .Then on over Arthers Pass (stopping at Castle hill) to Hokitika where we had a gorgeous sunset.From Hokitika we went on to Franz Josef glacier and walked the trail to the glacier .From Franz Josef we went to lake Matheson taking in the circular walk around the lake great views.Then on along the coast via Bruce Bay(good stop for a coffee from the mobile cafe) and on to Haast turning inland up the Haast river & Gorge, some great views all along the river with lots of waterfalls to stop at.We took in the Thunder Creek Falls & Fantail Falls .
Then on to Lake Wanaka & Lake Hawea both beautiful views & great for photos.Then on to Wanaka town.From Wanaka we drove over the Crown Range to Arrowtown ,unfortunately the video of the descent from the top of the range somehow got corrupted(we will just have to go again).There are some good walks from Arrowtown.We did the Sawpit Gully Walk,the Anniversary Walk & Tobin's Track.
After Arrowtown we drove to Queenstown and along lake Wakatipu to Glenorchy then back to Queenstown and south along the other arm of Lake Wakatipu to Kingston had planned to go to Milford Sound from here but due to the road being washed away due to storms(and people stranded) our plans had to change so we switched our itinerary & drove south to the Catlins , stopping at Surat Bay then on to the Matai Falls & the McLean Falls , passing by Curio Bay and walking out to Slope Point the most southerly point of mainland South Island next and west along the coast to Riverton, stopping at Colac Bay & Gemstone Beach then on to Te Anau road to Milford Sound was now open for organised Coach convoys(we booked for the 2nd day it was open), a great day with good weather for Milford te Anau we headed for Twizel via Queenstown & where there are dark skies for star gazing.From Twizel we continued on to Mount Cook where we walked to Kea Point(a short walk) and the longer 11km Hooker Valley Track to the glacier lake below Mount Cook
Leaving Mount Cook passing lake Tekapo we again crossed Arthurs Pass to Greymouth this time.Then north up the coast,stopping at Pancake Rocks and then into the Buller Gorge stopping overnight in Murchison.The next day we drove on to Motueka staying for a couple of nights and walked along the coast by the sandspit.Following this we drove over Takaka Hill (up to 10 min wait in the traffic lights) where there is lots of road slippage, to Pohara on Golden Bay.We walked a track to Wainui falls and also visited Labrynth Rocks.Back over Takaka Hill to Marahau on the edge of Abel Tasman National Park to walk some of the Abel Tasman Coast Track and also a trip to Split Apple Rock.Leaving Marahou we had our first rainy day heading for Havelock,we stopped at Pelorus Bridge where we had on a previous trip canoed the river.The next day we drove the scenic route along the coast to Picton & on to the Ferry for North Island. To be Continued .....
Tekapo & Aoraki (Mt Cook) Travel Guide + NZ's BEST Airbnb?
#TravelWell in Tekapo and Aoraki/Mt Cook with this travel guide! We spent a few days checking out the region including the Hooker Valley Track, visiting hidden spots like the Omarama Clay Cliffs + the BEST Airbnb accommodation complete with a tub under the stars. Here’s a look at some of the best spots to visit and, hopefully, a whole lot of inspiration to add it to your New Zealand road trip. Would you visit Tekapo and Aoraki? Let us know in the comments!
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New Zealand: Queenstown to Te Anau scenic drive 4k
Scenic drive in South New Zealand from Queenstown to the Te Anau. Amazing mountain vistas, lake, and Fjords.
April 3, 2019
Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps. Renowned for adventure sports, it’s also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns. There's bungee jumping off Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge and jet-boating on the Shotover and Dart rivers. In winter, there's skiing on the slopes of The Remarkables and Coronet Peak.
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Te Anau is a town on the South Island of New Zealand. It’s known as a gateway to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound. The region is home to endangered, flightless takahē birds and abundant trout in Lake Te Anau. Te Anau Caves feature a limestone grotto of glowworms and an underground waterfall. To the southwest, the Kepler Track winds through beech forests, glacial valleys and mountains.
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Out of this world Lake Pukaki & Tekapo | Mackenzie Region, South Island, NZ
The Mackenzie Region is perhaps one of the most breath taking areas in New Zealand. It's famous for their surreal vividly turquoise lakes, dazzling starry night skies and it's also home to Mt Cook - New Zealand's tallest mountain.
In this vlog we drove from Timaru to Twizel but unfortunately the weather wasn't great at Lake Tekapo when we were passing through for some lunch first at Kohan (Japanese) Restaurant.
Kohan Restaurant
Address: 6 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo 7945
Fortunately though, the rain cleared up by the time we reached our very unique SKYLAB Airbnb accommodation located at Pukaki, Twizel Airport. It was a great location since it's close to beautiful Lake Pukaki but also kind of in between Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook (which was the next part of our trip). An awesome little space capsule.
SKYLAB Airbnb
Other tiny NZ homes we've stayed in:
▸ Yellow submarine
▸ Pirate ship
The 4 Mackenzie Lakes we visited:
▸ Lake Pukaki (Peter's lookout, and Lake Pukaki View Point)
▸ Lake McGregor
▸ Lake Alexandrina
▸ Lake Tekapo (Church of the Good Shepard)
Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo are our favourites as the water is exceptionally stunning especially on a sunny day. It actually looks surreal. There are many different lookout points to enjoy the views too.
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Lake Tekapo - New Zealand
Lake Tekapo is an incredible place to visit. It's located on the South Island of New Zealand, and is surrounded by amazing mountainous landscapes. It's also part of the gold level status Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, which means it has some of the darkest night skies in the world, and is a perfect place for stargazing and to see our own Milky Way Galaxy.
Each year I travel to Lake Tekapo to explore the area and find new and interesting locations to photograph and time-lapse, and this short film is a collection of some of my favourite time-lapses from the area.
A big thanks goes out to Earth and Sky and the University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory for allowing me access to Mount John at night.
Road Trip to Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook | New Zealand
We did this road trip to Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook in New Zealand and it was amazing! So many great landscapes!
We started our trip to lake tekapo where we spent the night and watched the stars nearby the lake tekapo. Lake tekapo is part of UNESCO stargazing places so if you are there wake up in the middle of the night and look up!
Next stop in our road trip in New Zealand was the Lake pulaski and the mount cook. We only say the mount cook from far because we did not have more time and we had to get back to Christchurch, so we stayed south of the lake pukaki and took amazing pictures there.
If you are wondering what to do in New Zealand, don't worry there is plenty of things to do in New Zealand. Roadtrip in new zealand are very famous because you can see a lot of things as the county is massive.
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Itinerary: Christchurch - Lake tekapo - Mt. Cook - Wanaka - Te anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown New zealand
Happy New year guys! :) Hope everyone is doing great as we start the year right! On today's video, I'll be sharing my most beautiful road trip to date.
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Queenstown To Te Anau I BEAUTIFUL DRIVE in New Zealand
It's time to explore the South Island, but first thing's first. We had to get from Queenstown to Te Anau. It's an absolute beautiful drive. In this video we settle into Te Anau by exploring the town, the lake, Fiordland visitor center, and the bird sanctuary. We also try to hunt down the Takahe. Can we find him?
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New Zealand Scenic Drive.Te Anau to Queenstown, ,South Island,New Zealand Road Trip
Leaving Te Anau on a beautiful sunny morning we took the SH 94 bound for Queenstown a 163km trip. The last 37km along the stunning lake Wakatipu.Stopping at The Devils Staircase.
Some great scenery on the way.
With music soundtrack.
The This video is a small part of our 8 week trip around both North & South Islands of New Zealand.
Starting in Auckland we rode the Kiwi Rail Northern Explorer to Wellington then crossed the Cook Strait to Picton.Most of these videos are in real time.
South Island :-
We picked up the hired campervan & drove to Kaikoura where we went whale watching and saw a sperm whale.We then drove further along the Pacific coast and out to the extinct volcanos that form the Banks peninsula to beautiful Akaroa .Then on over Arthers Pass (stopping at Castle hill) to Hokitika, where we had a gorgeous sunset.From Hokitika we went on to Franz Josef glacier and walked the trail to the glacier .From Franz Josef we went to lake Matheson taking in the circular walk around the lake,some great views.Then on along the coast via Bruce Bay(good stop for a coffee from the mobile cafe) and on to Haast turning inland up the Haast river & Gorge, some great views all along the river with lots of waterfalls to stop at.We took in the Thunder Creek Falls & Fantail Falls .
Then on to Lake Wanaka & Lake Hawea both beautiful views & great for photos.Then on to Wanaka town.From Wanaka we drove over the Crown Range to Arrowtown ,unfortunately the video of the descent from the top of the range somehow got corrupted(we will just have to go again).There are some good walks from Arrowtown.We did the Sawpit Gully Walk,the Anniversary Walk & Tobin's Track.
After Arrowtown we drove to Queenstown and along lake Wakatipu to Glenorchy then back to Queenstown and south along the other arm of Lake Wakatipu to Kingston had planned to go to Milford Sound from here but due to the road being washed away due to storms(and people stranded) our plans had to change so we switched our itinerary & drove south to the Catlins , stopping at Surat Bay then on to the Matai Falls & the McLean Falls , passing by Curio Bay and walking out to Slope Point the most southerly point of mainland South Island.Invercargill next and west along the coast to Riverton, stopping at Colac Bay & Gemstone Beach then on to Te Anau road to Milford Sound was now open for organised Coach convoys(we booked for the 2nd day it was open), a great day with good weather for Milford.Leaving te Anau we headed for Twizel via Queenstown where there are dark skies for star gazing.From twizel we continued on to Mount Cook where we walked to Kea Point(a short walk) and the longer 11km Hooker Valley Track to the glacier lake below Mount Cook.
Leaving Mount Cook passing lake Tekapo we again crossed Arthurs Pass to Greymouth this time.Then north up the coast,stopping at Pancake Rocks and then into the Buller Gorge stopping overnight in Murchison.The next day we drove on to Motueka staying for a couple of nights and walked along the coast by the sandspit.Following this we drove over Takaka Hill (up to 10 min wait in the traffic lights) where there is lots of road slippage, to Pohara on Golden Bay.We walked a track to Wainui falls and also visited Labrynth Rocks.Back over Takaka Hill to Marahau on the edge of Abel Tasman National Park to walk some of the Abel Tasman Coast Track and also a trip to Split Apple Rock.Leaving Marahou we had our first rainy day heading for Havelock,we stopped at Pelorus Bridge where we had on a previous trip canoed the river.The next day we drove the scenic route along the coast to Picton & on to the Ferry for North Island. To be Continued .....
#19 – Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail Day Trip
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is a multi-day adventure starting from either Aoraki/Mount Cook or Lake Tekapo and finishing in Oamaru.
If you’re after a day trip we suggest the Lake Pūkaki to Twizel section. It’s an easy-grade 18km trail that’s suitable for all ages and abilities.
The trail follows the Lake Pūkaki foreshore with epic views of Aoraki/Mount Cook across the lake and plenty of spots to rest and admire the scenery along the way.
You’ll then cross the highway by the Mt Cook Alpine Salmon shop and traverse the Pūkaki Flats – a wide-open expanse of golden grasslands where you get the ‘big sky’ feeling of the Mackenzie, before finishing in the Twizel township.
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail day trip – just one of our #52Reasons why you should visit the Legendary Mackenzie!
New Zealand: Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook scenic drive 4k
Scenic drive in South New Zealand from Lake Pukaki to the Mount Cook. Amazing mountain vistas, turquoise color lake, and glaciers.
April 2, 2019
Lake Pukaki is the largest lake in the area, and it proudly shows off New Zealand’s tallest peak, Aoraki/ Mount Cook, from the many look out points around its shores.
The water colour of the lake is a bright turquoise due to glacial flour, made from extremely fine rock particles that have come from the surrounding glaciers. The lake is fed at its northern end by the braided Tasman River, which has its source in the Hooker and Tasman Glaciers.
When the sun hits the surface of the lake, it reflects off the particles transforming it to a brilliant blue. The combination of the magnificent lake, surrounding peaks and wide open skies are a dream for photographers and pose the difficult challenge of capturing the grandeur of the ever-changing landscape.
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Towering towards the wide open Mackenzie skies, the mighty peak of Aoraki/Mount Cook draws visitors from all over the world who come to take in its spectacular vista.
The dominating peak stands strong at 3,724 metres (12,218 feet), claiming the title of the tallest mountain in New Zealand.
Named “Aoraki” by South Island Maori iwi (tribe) Ngai Tahu, which translates as ‘cloud piercer’, is one of 28 mountains that make up the rugged yet majestic Southern Alps which run the length of the South Island and it is part of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
The mountain received its European name, Mount Cook, from Captain J.L. Stokes in 1851. While sailing down New Zealand’s West Coast he sighted the peak naming it in honour of the English explorer and discoverer of New Zealand, Captain James Cook.
Aoraki/Mount Cook’s awesome presence leaves no doubt as to why it’s one of the most iconic natural New Zealand landmarks.
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New Zealand Scenic Drive, Mount Cook to Tekapo,South Island,New Zealand Road Trip.
New Zealand Road Trip, This is the drive from Mount Cook along Lake Pukaki to Lake Tekapo on a beautiful day.
Ambient sound.
This video is a small part of our 8 week trip around both North & South Islands of New Zealand.
Starting in Auckland we rode the Kiwi Rail Northern Explorer to Wellington then crossed the Cook Strait to Picton.Most of these videos are in real time.
South Island (With Ambient Sound):-
We picked up the hired campervan & drove to Kaikoura where we went whale watching and saw a sperm whale.We then drove further along the Pacific coast and out to the extinct volcanos that form the Banks peninsula to beautiful Akaroa .Then on over Arthers Pass (stopping at Castle hill) to Hokitika where we had a gorgeous sunset.From Hokitika we went on to Franz Josef glacier and walked the trail to the glacier .From Franz Josef we went to lake Matheson taking in the circular walk around the lake great views.Then on along the coast via Bruce Bay(good stop for a coffee from the mobile cafe) and on to Haast turning inland up the Haast river & Gorge, some great views all along the river with lots of waterfalls to stop at.We took in the Thunder Creek Falls & Fantail Falls .
Then on to Lake Wanaka & Lake Hawea both beautiful views & great for photos.Then on to Wanaka town.From Wanaka we drove over the Crown Range to Arrowtown ,unfortunately the video of the descent from the top of the range somehow got corrupted(we will just have to go again).There are some good walks from Arrowtown.We did the Sawpit Gully Walk,the Anniversary Walk & Tobin's Track.
After Arrowtown we drove to Queenstown and along lake Wakatipu to Glenorchy then back to Queenstown and south along the other arm of Lake Wakatipu to Kingston had planned to go to Milford Sound from here but due to the road being washed away due to storms(and people stranded) our plans had to change so we switched our itinerary & drove south to the Catlins , stopping at Surat Bay then on to the Matai Falls & the McLean Falls , passing by Curio Bay and walking out to Slope Point the most southerly point of mainland South Island next and west along the coast to Riverton, stopping at Colac Bay & Gemstone Beach then on to Te Anau road to Milford Sound was now open for organised Coach convoys(we booked for the 2nd day it was open), a great day with good weather for Milford te Anau we headed for Twizel via Queenstown & where there are dark skies for star gazing.From Twizel we continued on to Mount Cook where we walked to Kea Point(a short walk) and the longer 11km Hooker Valley Track to the glacier lake below Mount Cook
Leaving Mount Cook passing lake Tekapo we again crossed Arthurs Pass to Greymouth this time.Then north up the coast,stopping at Pancake Rocks and then into the Buller Gorge stopping overnight in Murchison.The next day we drove on to Motueka staying for a couple of nights and walked along the coast by the sandspit.Following this we drove over Takaka Hill (up to 10 min wait in the traffic lights) where there is lots of road slippage, to Pohara on Golden Bay.We walked a track to Wainui falls and also visited Labrynth Rocks.Back over Takaka Hill to Marahau on the edge of Abel Tasman National Park to walk some of the Abel Tasman Coast Track and also a trip to Split Apple Rock.Leaving Marahou we had our first rainy day heading for Havelock,we stopped at Pelorus Bridge where we had on a previous trip canoed the river.The next day we drove the scenic route along the coast to Picton & on to the Ferry for North Island. To be Continued .....
Driving trip from Tekapo to Lake Pukaki
Driving Tekapo to Lake Pukaki
- Visit local sites off the tourist trail, including the iconic Church of Good Shepherd and Bronze Sheepdog Statue in Lake Tekapo.
- Admire Lake Pukaki, one of the largest lakes in Mackenzie region, and its stunning alpine scenery.
- Drive to the summit of Mt. John Observatory.
- Drive to Mt. Cook ,Twizel and High Country Salmon.
#LakePukaki #Tekapolake #Twizel #highcountrysalmon #queenstown
New Zealand Scenic Drive, Mount Cook to Tekapo,South Island,New Zealand Road Trip
New Zealand Road Trip, This is the drive from Mount Cook along Lake Pukaki to Lake Tekapo on a beautiful day.
With music soundtrack.
This video is a small part of our 8 week trip around both North & South Islands of New Zealand.
Starting in Auckland we rode the Kiwi Rail Northern Explorer to Wellington then crossed the Cook Strait to Picton.Most of these videos are in real time.
South Island (With Ambient Sound):-
We picked up the hired campervan & drove to Kaikoura where we went whale watching and saw a sperm whale.We then drove further along the Pacific coast and out to the extinct volcanos that form the Banks peninsula to beautiful Akaroa .Then on over Arthers Pass (stopping at Castle hill) to Hokitika where we had a gorgeous sunset.From Hokitika we went on to Franz Josef glacier and walked the trail to the glacier .From Franz Josef we went to lake Matheson taking in the circular walk around the lake great views.Then on along the coast via Bruce Bay(good stop for a coffee from the mobile cafe) and on to Haast turning inland up the Haast river & Gorge, some great views all along the river with lots of waterfalls to stop at.We took in the Thunder Creek Falls & Fantail Falls .
Then on to Lake Wanaka & Lake Hawea both beautiful views & great for photos.Then on to Wanaka town.From Wanaka we drove over the Crown Range to Arrowtown ,unfortunately the video of the descent from the top of the range somehow got corrupted(we will just have to go again).There are some good walks from Arrowtown.We did the Sawpit Gully Walk,the Anniversary Walk & Tobin's Track.
After Arrowtown we drove to Queenstown and along lake Wakatipu to Glenorchy then back to Queenstown and south along the other arm of Lake Wakatipu to Kingston had planned to go to Milford Sound from here but due to the road being washed away due to storms(and people stranded) our plans had to change so we switched our itinerary & drove south to the Catlins , stopping at Surat Bay then on to the Matai Falls & the McLean Falls , passing by Curio Bay and walking out to Slope Point the most southerly point of mainland South Island next and west along the coast to Riverton, stopping at Colac Bay & Gemstone Beach then on to Te Anau road to Milford Sound was now open for organised Coach convoys(we booked for the 2nd day it was open), a great day with good weather for Milford te Anau we headed for Twizel via Queenstown & where there are dark skies for star gazing.From Twizel we continued on to Mount Cook where we walked to Kea Point(a short walk) and the longer 11km Hooker Valley Track to the glacier lake below Mount Cook
Leaving Mount Cook passing lake Tekapo we again crossed Arthurs Pass to Greymouth this time.Then north up the coast,stopping at Pancake Rocks and then into the Buller Gorge stopping overnight in Murchison.The next day we drove on to Motueka staying for a couple of nights and walked along the coast by the sandspit.Following this we drove over Takaka Hill (up to 10 min wait in the traffic lights) where there is lots of road slippage, to Pohara on Golden Bay.We walked a track to Wainui falls and also visited Labrynth Rocks.Back over Takaka Hill to Marahau on the edge of Abel Tasman National Park to walk some of the Abel Tasman Coast Track and also a trip to Split Apple Rock.Leaving Marahou we had our first rainy day heading for Havelock,we stopped at Pelorus Bridge where we had on a previous trip canoed the river.The next day we drove the scenic route along the coast to Picton & on to the Ferry for North Island. To be Continued .....
Lake Pukaki Scenic Route (from Queenstown to Tekapo, Left Side View)
New Zealand Scenic Drive to Mt Cook(Aoraki) along Lake Pukaki,South Island, New Zealand Road Trip
A drive along beautiful Lake Pukaki towards mount Cook(Aoraki) on a glorious sunny morning and a short walk to Kea Point overlooking the Mueller Lake.
WIth music soundtrack.
This video is a small part of our 8 week trip around both North & South Islands of New Zealand.
Starting in Auckland we rode the Kiwi Rail Northern Explorer to Wellington then crossed the Cook Strait to Picton.Most of these videos are in real time.
South Island :-
We picked up the hired campervan & drove to Kaikoura where we went whale watching and saw a sperm whale.We then drove further along the Pacific coast and out to the extinct volcanos that form the Banks peninsula to beautiful Akaroa .Then on over Arthers Pass (stopping at Castle hill) to Hokitika, where we had a gorgeous sunset.From Hokitika we went on to Franz Josef glacier and walked the trail to the glacier .From Franz Josef we went to lake Matheson taking in the circular walk around the lake,some great views.Then on along the coast via Bruce Bay(good stop for a coffee from the mobile cafe) and on to Haast turning inland up the Haast river & Gorge, some great views all along the river with lots of waterfalls to stop at.We took in the Thunder Creek Falls & Fantail Falls .
Then on to Lake Wanaka & Lake Hawea both beautiful views & great for photos.Then on to Wanaka town.From Wanaka we drove over the Crown Range to Arrowtown ,unfortunately the video of the descent from the top of the range somehow got corrupted(we will just have to go again).There are some good walks from Arrowtown.We did the Sawpit Gully Walk,the Anniversary Walk & Tobin's Track.
After Arrowtown we drove to Queenstown and along lake Wakatipu to Glenorchy then back to Queenstown and south along the other arm of Lake Wakatipu to Kingston had planned to go to Milford Sound from here but due to the road being washed away due to storms(and people stranded) our plans had to change so we switched our itinerary & drove south to the Catlins , stopping at Surat Bay then on to the Matai Falls & the McLean Falls , passing by Curio Bay and walking out to Slope Point the most southerly point of mainland South Island.Invercargill next and west along the coast to Riverton, stopping at Colac Bay & Gemstone Beach then on to Te Anau road to Milford Sound was now open for organised Coach convoys(we booked for the 2nd day it was open), a great day with good weather for Milford .Leaving te Anau we headed for Twizel via Queenstown where there are dark skies for star gazing.From twizel we continued on to Mount Cook where we walked to Kea Point(a short walk) and the longer 11km Hooker Valley Track to the glacier lake below Mount Cook .
Leaving Mount Cook passing lake Tekapo we again crossed Arthurs Pass to Greymouth this time.Then north up the coast,stopping at Pancake Rocks and then into the Buller Gorge stopping overnight in Murchison.The next day we drove on to Motueka staying for a couple of nights and walked along the coast by the sandspit.Following this we drove over Takaka Hill (up to 10 min wait in the traffic lights) where there is lots of road slippage, to Pohara on Golden Bay.We walked a track to Wainui falls and also visited Labrynth Rocks.Back over Takaka Hill to Marahau on the edge of Abel Tasman National Park to walk some of the Abel Tasman Coast Track and also a trip to Split Apple Rock.Leaving Marahou we had our first rainy day heading for Havelock,we stopped at Pelorus Bridge where we had on a previous trip canoed the river.The next day we drove the scenic route along the coast to Picton & on to the Ferry for North Island. To be Continued .....
NZ South Island Road Trip 2016
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Galantis - Runaway (U & I)
Bruno Mars - Just the way you are
15/08/2016 - 25/08/2016
Christchurch - Geraldine - Lake Tekapo - Mount Cook - Twizel - Queenstown - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown - Glenorchy - Arrowtown - Wanaka - Haast - Franz Josef - Hokitika - Christchurch
2,207km
11 days
New Zealand Scenic Drive,Queenstown to Twizel ,South Island,New Zealand Road Trip
Drive from Queenstown to Twizel, South Island,New Zealand.Stopping at the Kawarau Bungy Centre to watch those brave enough to jump from the old suspension bridge across the gorge.This gorge was used in the filming of the Lord of The Rings for some of the river scenes.
Then on through the Kawarau Gorge,stopping at the roaring Meg power station.Then along Lake Dunstan & over the Lindis Pass.Beautiful scenery on a glorious day.
Ambient sound Road Trip.
This video is a small part of our 8 week trip around both North & South Islands of New Zealand.
Starting in Auckland we rode the Kiwi Rail Northern Explorer to Wellington then crossed the Cook Strait to Picton.Most of these videos are in real time.
South Island :-
We picked up the hired campervan & drove to Kaikoura where we went whale watching and saw a sperm whale.We then drove further along the Pacific coast and out to the extinct volcanos that form the Banks peninsula to beautiful Akaroa .Then on over Arthers Pass (stopping at Castle hill) to Hokitika where we had a gorgeous sunset.From Hokitika we went on to Franz Josef glacier and walked the trail to the glacier .From Franz Josef we went to lake Matheson taking in the circular walk around the lake great views.Then on along the coast via Bruce Bay(good stop for a coffee from the mobile cafe) and on to Haast turning inland up the Haast river & Gorge, some great views all along the river with lots of waterfalls to stop at.We took in the Thunder Creek Falls & Fantail Falls .
Then on to Lake Wanaka & Lake Hawea both beautiful views & great for photos.Then on to Wanaka town.From Wanaka we drove over the Crown Range to Arrowtown ,unfortunately the video of the descent from the top of the range somehow got corrupted(we will just have to go again).There are some good walks from Arrowtown.We did the Sawpit Gully Walk,the Anniversary Walk & Tobin's Track.
After Arrowtown we drove to Queenstown and along lake Wakatipu to Glenorchy then back to Queenstown and south along the other arm of Lake Wakatipu to Kingston had planned to go to Milford Sound from here but due to the road being washed away due to storms(and people stranded) our plans had to change so we switched our itinerary & drove south to the Catlins , stopping at Surat Bay then on to the Matai Falls & the McLean Falls , passing by Curio Bay and walking out to Slope Point the most southerly point of mainland South Island next and west along the coast to Riverton, stopping at Colac Bay & Gemstone Beach then on to Te Anau road to Milford Sound was now open for organised Coach convoys(we booked for the 2nd day it was open), a great day with good weather for Milford te Anau we headed for Twizel via Queenstown & where there are dark skies for star gazing.From Twizel we continued on to Mount Cook where we walked to Kea Point(a short walk) and the longer 11km Hooker Valley Track to the glacier lake below Mount Cook
Leaving Mount Cook passing lake Tekapo we again crossed Arthurs Pass to Greymouth this time.Then north up the coast,stopping at Pancake Rocks and then into the Buller Gorge stopping overnight in Murchison.The next day we drove on to Motueka staying for a couple of nights and walked along the coast by the sandspit.Following this we drove over Takaka Hill (up to 10 min wait in the traffic lights) where there is lots of road slippage, to Pohara on Golden Bay.We walked a track to Wainui falls and also visited Labrynth Rocks.Back over Takaka Hill to Marahau on the edge of Abel Tasman National Park to walk some of the Abel Tasman Coast Track and also a trip to Split Apple Rock.Leaving Marahou we had our first rainy day heading for Havelock,we stopped at Pelorus Bridge where we had on a previous trip canoed the river.The next day we drove the scenic route along the coast to Picton & on to the Ferry for North Island. To be Continued .....
LAKE TEKAPO AND LAKE PUKAKI (NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIP) /// THESTYLEJUNGLE VLOG #09
Next destination for our New Zealand road trip was Queenstown so we were driving quite a lot this day. Out route included two very famous tourist attractions - Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki. Lake Tekapo is well-known because of its beautiful landscapes and the Church of the Good Shepherd - probably the most photographed place in Mackenzie and in New Zealand in general. Lake Pukaki has wonderful views to Mt. Cook and Southern Alps so it is popular among tourists. It also has very clean water going from the glacier so it is an experience to have a swim in it!
So, this day of driving gave us an opportunity to see two very iconic New Zealand attractions on our way to Queenstown. In next vlog we are going to Milford Sound, don't miss it!
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