South Island, New Zealand Day 7 (Dart River Safari)

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New Zealand South Island brims with dramatic alpine scenery from Milford Sound’s mountains to the Canterbury Plains’ emerald wineries. Yet few locales captivate quite like Mount Aspiring National Park with its plethora of hiking trails, glaciers, and the dynamic Dart River flowing through ice-carved valleys. On day 7 of my South Island road trip, I … Read more

South Island, New Zealand Day 2 (Christchurch to Punakaiki)

South Island, New Zealand Day 2 (Christchurch to Punakaiki)

Day 2: Christchurch to Punakaiki I made buttermilk pancakes for breakfast this morning.  I had bought a bottle of shaker pancake mix the day before.  It was easy to use and tasted good.  Then packed sandwiches for our lunch. We had brought along 2 soft cooler  bags and cooler packs for this trip to keep … Read more

15 Days South Island, New Zealand Self Drive 2011

15 Days South Island, New Zealand Self Drive 2011

South Island, New Zealand Day 14 (Mt Cook to Christchurch – Last Day) South Island, New Zealand Day 13 (Mt Cook) South Island, New Zealand Day 12 (Dunedin to Mt Cook) South Island, New Zealand Day 11 (Dunedin) South Island, New Zealand Day 10 (Queenstown to Dunedin) South Island, New Zealand Day 9 (Queenstown) South … Read more