After we left our motel room in Haast this morning, we knew we had a 3 hour journey to Queenstown ahead of us. What we didn’t realise was how many stops we’d make just to take in the views and have some fun.
Lake Wanaka:
Lake Hawea:
As we got further south, it got colder and more snowy – this just made the landscape even more magical!
We had had the option to go a different route, circumnavigating the mountains, but we’d chosen Crown Range road for the views – and Crown Range Summit was our reward!
And last, but not least, Gerald the Snowman!
We’ve now arrived at our Queenstown accommodation, done a little food shop and had a well-deserved chill afternoon – doing some much-needed clothes washing and having a proper cup of tea sitting on an actual couch! It’s the simple things 😊
Early start tomorrow as we’re heading off on a coach tour to Milford Sound – 8pm bedtime for all tonight!
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All your photos are awesome!!! So pleased you’re in a beautiful place with beautiful weather!!
Keep having a fantastic time. Not much to report here APART FROM THE BIN STRIKE IS OVER!!! Think Lyns is as happy as you guys show in your photos!!!
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I think maybe the bin strike ending tops our adventures 😂 xx
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P.S. We have been phenomenally lucky with the weather!!
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Words fail me to express my awe at some of the fantastic places you are visiting and all the adventures you are experiencing. Live it to the full!!
Every day is unique, enjoy them all
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Fabulous Coyle gang…. what amazing wintry scenes and all (or all I see) in wonderful sunshine too. What an amazing gift to yourselves this adventure is.
I’d love to learn more about the glacier, how much it has shrunk, how deep etc – plus the mountain ranges too. Any farming during the summer I wonder and any people anywhere apart from you?!?! It is such a pristine environment, but can’t be an easy place to live I guess?
Lots of love Ma xx
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