Travel Blog Photos from Mt Cook (1,156)
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... . I had the luxury of 3 days surrounded by such awesome scenery, and I was itching to do some walking while you could see New Zealand's highest mountain in all its glory. We arrived at the YHA at midday and it seemed like a lovely place, with spacious ...
... sun , I headed for the hut. It is possible to go up and down the mountain in a day but the sunrise and susnset on Mt. Cook were recommended by everyone so the Meuller hut was my accomidation for the night. The hut had views of the cracking ice on the ...
... trip; this time a bit further down the island starting of with the tropical looking waters of Lake Tekapo; the rivers and streams across new Zealand have this amazing crystal clear look about them as if you can scoop up a handful and drink it right there. ...
... Again, I sat on a huge rock on my own, in awe of the surrounding peaks. There are 30 mountains in New Zealand that are over 3000m high, and Mount Cook National Park is home to nearly all of them - a great indication of the magnitude I was dealing with. ...
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South from Akaroa to Gore
Posted on Oct 2, 2009, 21:33:32
... 83 until you reach the coastal Route One again north of Oamaru the town famous for the beautifully carved stone. Artists throughout New Zealand have used Oamaru stone for exquisite work. You might get there in the evening when a colony of little blue ...
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Latest report from the southern mountains
Posted on Nov 26, 2008, 23:21:22
... , which includes white-knuckle accounts of his own climbs in the South Island and the Italian Alps, Paul chats with some of New Zealand's most experienced climbers, such as Bill McLeod, Lydia Bradey and Erik Monasterio, to find out why they are drawn ...
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A South Island Itinerary
Posted on Sep 3, 2009, 14:14:28
... can actually drive up to. Continue along the road now until it drops down to connect with route 6 at Havelock the mussel capital of New Zealand. A drive down through the marina lets you find the Slip Inn cafe. back onto route 6 and about 15 kms along is a ...
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NZ travel advice
Posted on Jun 15, 2009, 08:43:55
... on to Mt Cook for the night. 4 1/2 hour drive in fabulous country. Stay at the Hermitage. Top place in New Zealand. Day 13 - From Mt Cook continue through the fabulous Mckenzie Country to Lake Tekapo. Just before Tekapo there is a side road to Mt. John ...
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