.....There are pubs, restaurants and a visitors centre, but the main attraction is the Sir Edmund Hilary Alpine Centre, incorporating four star rated "The Hermitage" Hotel, nestled into the base of the Lower Peak.
Day 4 - Lake Tekapo to Wanaka August 26th 2008 With heater running all night, we awoke next morning to a warm comfortable motorhome. That was until I opened the door and stepped outside onto a layer of lovely white fresh snow, and the temperature touching around minus three degrees. Even though it was so cold, the sun was shining bright causing the snow to melt very quickly. With such a beautiful morning, we were anxious to get on the road ea ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Central Otago » Wanaka 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
My wife, Judy an son Brett live in Bannockburn, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. We are flying to Christchurch NZ. for a motorhome holiday driving around the South Island.... full info