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After dinner, a couple of us went out into the town to take some night photos of the city. ... read more

Te Anau Leaving Te Anau, it was a crisp clear morning, and unfortunately, I missed the sunrise over the lake - I'll have to remember to get up early next time I'm here! Te Anau to Gore The views were the usual spectacular views I had come to know and love. Gore We stopped off in windy Gore for a morning tea stop, and I went for a quick wander around the town. We then continued along the Clinton Highway to Dunedin... read more

We continued along the foggy highway towards Milford Sound Foreshore Walk Lu, our tour director, gave us the option of walking in the drizzle along the foreshore as we were early for our cruise, and I figured why not, so I joined the group and we enjoyed a nice walk in the rain. Cruising We boarded the Monarch and cruised the sound. It was raining, windy and cold, but I had my rain jacket and spent a lot of time out the back of the boat. At one point I did get rather drowned though! It was great to see the sound in this weather, as it was quite different from my 2013 trip.... read more

Queenstown Getting up this morning I went for a quick wander around the hotel to get my last views of the mountains around the city - it really reminds me of Vancouver with the mountain backdrop. Kingston to Te Anau The scenery along the road was pretty spectacular Te Anau We stopped here for lunch, and to drop our bags at the hotel, as we were coming back tonight. It was a cute village. Mirror Lakes We then headed towards Milford Sound, stopping at Mirror Lakes. ... read more

Queenstown Gondola Last time I was in Queenstown, I went up the gondola, so I decided it was something I would have to do again. Gondola Base Station On the gondola Skyline Top Station Kiwi Park I went to the Kiwi Park when I came down from the Skyline, hoping to take some photos of a kiwi, but unfortunately I didn't realise they are nocturnal and you can't take photos. I did get to see one once my eyes adjusted to the lack of light in the enclosure. Wharf I then found myself at the wharf. Botanical Gardens I headed towards the botanical gardens, and walked around the headland. It was very windy, and it was biting. It was also making whitecaps on the lake.... read more