Saving the Best for Last - Sky High in the Southern Alps


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Published: March 28th 2017
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After enduring a weekend of virtually non-stop rain which thwarted any sightseeing plans we might have had for Lake Tekapo or Lake Pukaki, Linda and I had headed to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park on the Monday with very low expectations indeed – and as a result had been pleasantly surprised when we were able to complete the 10km return hike from our campsite at the White Horse Hill DOC campgr... Read Full Entry



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Remarkable ViewRemarkable View
Remarkable View

View of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown Gardens and the Remarkables from Queenstown's foreshore
Evasive PeakEvasive Peak
Evasive Peak

View from the Ben Lomond Summit Track
Mountain-ringed LakeMountain-ringed Lake
Mountain-ringed Lake

View from Ben Lomond Saddle
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Sky High

View from the summit of Ben Lomond - take one
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Sky High

View from the summit of Ben Lomond - take two
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Sky High

View from the summit of Ben Lomond - take three
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Sky High

View from the summit of Ben Lomond - take four
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Sky High

View from the summit of Ben Lomond - take five
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Sky High

View from the summit of Ben Lomond - take six
1400 metres above Queenstown1400 metres above Queenstown
1400 metres above Queenstown

Enjoying the view from the summit of Ben Lomond
Farewell and Good NightFarewell and Good Night
Farewell and Good Night

Sunset over Queenstown on our final night in New Zealand



31st March 2017

Amazing New Zealand
You hiked some amazing country and your wonderful photos have documented your path. Nice job on the beer surprise! What a treat.

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