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
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
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
Just outside of Arrowtown proper is our B&B for the night. 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. As … Continue reading Mushrooms and the B&B
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
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
At the end of the road, where 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 beautiful … Continue reading Paradise
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 flight to Queenstown was actually one of the best flights I have ever had. We were told by the captain that we would have to circle around for a while and what a view. We had clear skies and … Continue reading Queenstown
The Traveling Squirrel 