Above is the best of the hike around Lake Wakatipo next to Queenstown. Went up to Glenorchy and back. The water is an incredible color around this area, from Lake Tekapo to Lake Wakatipo.
Day 198
Day 196
Took the Intercity bus in Christchurch to Queenstown at 8:30am, a $59NZD ticket. It is a 6hr bus ride give or take depending on traffic and stops. The bus takes a 30min lunch break at Lake Tekapo (pictures above).
Day 195
Day 3 my traveling friend and I went to Lewis Pass and did a 4hr hike. It was raining, but under the trees it was quite nice. I was so tired at the end!
Day 4 We had camped on the side of the road in Hamner Springs and woke up early to go to the springs. The pools open at 10am and it’s $25NZD/ person. Worth it! You can spend the whole day there, bring your own lunch, sit on the grass. They have different pools with different temperatures and minerals like sulfur and potassium.
At the end of the day we were back in Christchurch, well near by. We camped in Lyttleton and caught the perfect sunset.
Day 192
Above: These are the best pictures from that day. Below: Here are the rest, which I love as well too.
Day 2 of the road trip. Leaving Lake Pearson for the Waimakariri River. The river is one of the major three that drains the southern alps.
Day 191
Set off with a fellow backpacker through Arthur’s Pass and camped at Lake Pearson. The rocks were amazing, HUGE!! It was a steep climb to the top, you don’t have to do this, but you can (safely) walk on the rocks and climb.
Weird World of M.E. 