This 9 Days Self-Drive New Zealand itinerary covers attractions, places to eat and accommodation in the glacier regions of West Coast, Wanaka, Mount Cook and Mackenzie. A lot of driving was involved in our fantastic road trip but we didn’t mind one bit because the sceneries were so stunning along the way. Continue reading
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Mount John Observatory @Tekapo, New Zealand
We drove up the winding path to Mount John to visit the observatory during the day. The path is open to the public during the day but has controlled access at night. The panoramic view of the southern alps, the lakes and the Mackenzie basin is spectacular. Continue reading
Mount Cook Alpine Salmon Farm @ Tekapo, New Zealand
On the way to Mount Cook Alpine Salmon Farm (located in between Tekapo and Twizel), we passed by Lake Pukaki. All I can say that New Zealand is full of beautiful landscapes and lakes. Continue reading
Mount Cook – Kea Point Walk & Mueller Glacier Lake @ New Zealand
Kea Point Walk on Mount Cook is an easy walk on flat terrains. It’s really more of a leisure walk where you can play with snowman, or have fun planking!
Mount Cook – Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Museum @New Zealand
When we arrived Mount Cook Village, there was lots of snow everywhere as it snowed heavily the day before. After checking in at Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge, we spent some time at the visitor’s center and the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center. Continue reading
Mount Cook Alpine Lodge, New Zealand.
We stayed at Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge for 2 nights. There were other places where we could have based ourselves, such as Lake Tekapo and Twizel (30-40 minutes drive from Mount Cook), but we decided to stay in Mount Cook Village itself for convenience.
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Wanaka to Mount Cook @ New Zealand
On our way driving from Wanaka to Mount Cook, we passed by a little village – Tarras. You can spot the local grocery store (where we got our ice cream), and the souvenir shop easily along state highway 8. Continue reading
A Day in Wanaka, New Zealand
Wanaka is a town with plenty of activities to do. Hiking, skiing, cycling, sky-diving, helicopter flights, jet-boating, sailing and more. Or, you don’t even have to do any of these activities but just enjoy your time leisurely, sitting by the lakeside, check out Wanaka and take your own sweet time for your meals. Continue reading
Lake View Motel Wanaka, New Zealand.
Lake View Motel is no exception from all the high standard motels we have stayed in New Zealand. Clean, warm, spacious, wifi available, conveniently located, comfortable with a useful kitchenette and ease of parking. Continue reading
Blue Pools @ New Zealand
We stopped at the Blue Pools on our way from Fox Glacier to Wanaka via Haast Pass. The Blue Pools are located at Mount Aspiring National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We did a short walk into the woods going through the silver-beech woods, using a combination of well maintained path, suspension bridge and board-walks. Continue reading