Lake Marian, Fiordland National Park
While we are staying in Te Anau, we have easy access to many trails that line the road to Milford Sound. Another rainy day leads us to a trail to Lake Marian, a beautiful lake at the top of a … Continue reading Lake Marian, Fiordland National Park
Doubtful Sound and Te Anau
While we had a rare and beautiful day in Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound showed us what it was like when it rains all day. We saw hundreds of waterfalls and I am not exaggerating. I have never seen so many … Continue reading Doubtful Sound and Te Anau
Milford Sound
Fiordland is a place where tree avalanches happen. Where a forest that grows on the face of the mountains and clings to steep faces of hard rock can suddenly slide down, bringing with them a thin layer of rich, peaty … Continue reading Milford Sound
Skippers Canyon
There are some roads that you might not want to drive on and Skipper Canyon Road is one of them. Skippers is part of Mount Aurum Recreation Reserve and is a beautiful and scenic area. We could have driven this … Continue reading Skippers Canyon
Mushrooms and the B&B
Just outside of Arrowtown proper is our B&B for the night. In the last few places we have had a room with a little fridge and microwave but tonight we are to stay in a room inside an older home. … Continue reading Mushrooms and the B&B
Arrowtown and the Bungy
Arrowtown is best known for its fall colors and being an original gold mining town. When gold was first found in Arrowtown, Fifteen hundred miners camped beside the Arrow River, and by the end of 1862, 12,000 ounces (340 kgs) … Continue reading Arrowtown and the Bungy
Routeburn Trail
There is a long dirt road past fields of sheep along with more fields of sheep, with an occasional view of the river. A sign at the beginning suggests that campervans and larger vehicles should not travel down this road. … Continue reading Routeburn Trail
Horseback Riding and Isengard
I love horses. They are beautiful creatures, fun to ride and they can take you places much faster and easier than you would be able to get to while hiking. To get a different feel for the Glenorchy area, we … Continue reading Horseback Riding and Isengard
Paradise
At the end of the road, where the asphalt turns to dust, there is a small sign that says Paradise. As you look around, you can see the mountains looming up ahead, the dense forests to your right, and a … Continue reading Paradise
Glenorchy
The drive to Glenorchy from Queenstown-can you see some Scottish here?-was along Lake Wakatipu on a very narrow and winding road. This is my first full day of driving here in NZ, driving only from the airport to our apartment … Continue reading Glenorchy
The Traveling Squirrel 