Our first (and probably only) 'free' campsite which we found deserted.. probably due to the evil sandlies which harassed us at every opportunity! I even managed a swim in the lake (look carefully in the background!)
Arthurs Pass - a quick detour to the middle February 1st 2008 Date visited: 28-29 January
We travelled further south on the highway sandwiched between the snow capped peaks to our left and the Tasman sea to our right. We hit the pass mid afternoon - the highest alpine route at over 800 metres - although it didn't feel that high.
We began our search for yet another DOC campsite (preferably by a lake or river so we could wash). We were going to be bra ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Arthur's Pass National Park The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more