New Zealand Dreaming, Part 2

Nik — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 05:16:57 +0000

Continuing on my Photo Friday post last week, New Zealand Dreaming, I’d like to invite to continue our photographic journeys together through New Zealand’s South Island. This week, we travel from Mount Cook through to Queenstown, and we head towards Milford Sound, one of New Zealand’s premiere tourist attraction.

One of the views greeting us as we head South from Mount Cook

Another shot of that same lake

The view from a viewing-point at the edge of Queenstown

A view of The Remarkables mountain range

Queenstown, a very cozy resort-town

At the Queenstown harbor

One of the stop on our way towards Te Anau

At the Mirror Lakes, a stop on the way to Milford Sound

The 3-4 hours drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound is filled with such breathtaking views

The ride takes us through mountaineous regions

Finally, Milford Sound!

On hindsight, we would've loved to stay overnight here at Milford Sound – beautiful!

Back to Queenstown

Queenstown, from the top

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Dreaming of New Zealand

Nik — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:49:29 +0000

As I’ve often mentioned before, New Zealand is hands down my favorite travel destination so far. It’s got great scenery, a laid-back atmosphere and a superb infrastructure that makes it a breeze to just explore and get lost in the country’s many beautiful landscapes. For Delicious Baby’s Photo Friday, here’s a photo recap (Part 1) of my New Zealand travels!

From one of the stops on our Port Hills Drive

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Another view from Sign of the Kiwi

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At the sea-side town of Sumner

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Sea-side fun at the beach of Sumner

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Ducks by the Avon River

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Another shot of Lake Tekapo

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A hiking trail at the base of Mount Cook

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Upclose and personal with the glaciers

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New Zealand Dreaming, Part 2

Dreaming of New Zealand