Author: Steve

Down to the lake for coffee and a play before heading off. Travelling on through Burke Pass the amount of snow increases and we stop on the side of the road for a quick play.  Snow balls and snow men were the order of the day, for a while at least.  This pretty spot gave us… Continue reading Day 8 – Wanaka to Queenstown

Leaving Tekapo we head to the local salmon farm.  It is built along and in the canal from Lake Tekapo so we enjoyed the lovely colours as we travelled.  The children enjoyed feeding the salmon with pellets. The fish are in pens but enjoy fast fresh flowing water that keeps them healthy and allows them… Continue reading Day 7 – Lake Tekapo to Wanaka

Finally dragged the children away from the animals and on the road again. The next part of the trip is very pictureque and we stopped on route for photos with the snow capped Southern Alps as a backdrop.  Arriving at Lake Tekapo is stunning, the lake it self is nothing short of stunning, the turquoise… Continue reading Day 6 – Geraldine to Lake Tekapo