Heading out of Queenstown, 7th March
It is not particularly easy to see a Kiwi in the wild, due to them being shy, nocturnal, fairly rare etc. so we took a trip to the Queenstown Bird Park. The bird house allowed us a close-up view of these lovely creatures. Not so lovely if you're trying to catch one by the way. They have razor sharp claws and their beaks will give you a nasty stab.
If that wasn't enough excitement for one day, we headed for the Kawauri Bridge, home of New Zealand's bungee jump craze. The Polynesians actually invented bungee. They tied vines around the ankles of young warriors and nerves were tested as the men jumped from a high wooden platforms. The Oxford University dangerous sports club decided to give it a go in the 70's. A.J.Hackett saw this footage and jumped to fame, from the Eiffel Tower in 1986. He now owns a global bungee empire.
It is only now that I realise, Adam is basing his new look on A.J.Hackett, back in the 80's.
Queenstown to Mount Cook, 8th March
We arrived at the Mount Cook campsite in the pouring rain. We sat in the car trying to muster the energy to erect the tent! Yuk, puddles and not much of a view. After a restless night where Tonto was nearly ripped out of the ground, we awoke to gorgeous sunshine. Horay.

Above: The Hooker Trail, a walk through Hooker Valley to base of Mount Cook
Above: We left Mount Cook, heading for Christchurch. A final view point of Mount Cook, over the perfectly blue Lake Tekapu.
Christchurch - 9th March
It is said that Christchurch is like England. The churches looked pretty British, but overall we were not that enamoured with the city. Enjoyed the facilities of the city, did a little shopping, had a nice indian meal, used the internet cafe etc. Could not face the city tourist tram!! Headed out of Christchurch and reached Hanmer Springs by 9pm.
Hanmer Springs to Kaikora - 10th March
Had a lovely morning soaking in the hot, thermal spa at Hanmer Springs. Smelly but relaxing. Drove through amazing Lord of the Rings countryside to Kaikora on the sea. Hoping to spot Sperm Whales from a helicopter in the morning. Will keep you posted!!!
2 comments:
I´m always very curious about your new pictures and news of your travel!!And always i can say only "wow"!
Greetings,Steffi
At least hes had it washed if not cut!!
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