Our first hike was Tongariro Crossing. A through hike of 18.5K which we managed in 6 hours. It climbs passes between 3 inactive volcanoes and several green & blue lakes.
After finishing the hike we continued the drive to Wellington to catch the ferry across Cook Straight to Picton where we hiked the Queen Charlotte track in 3 days. 27K the first day, 24.5 the second (with loads of hills) and only 20K the last day. It was like hiking 3 half marathons each day with full packs. The weather was perfect and the scenery was pretty as well.
Typical view along the trail.
We drove further south to Arthur’s Pass where we spent 3 days. One day on a few hour hike on the Aicken track – straight up the side of a hill, really, straight up!
Intrepid hikers
On this next picture, note road & river below. This is where we started & just walked straight up. Kiwi trails kick ass.
Then we hiked the Cass River to Lagoon saddle hike as a one overnight, treating ourselves to a stay in the hut rather than tenting it.
We are back in Christchurch staying in a hotel, taking care of business, watching TV in bed (a real bed!) and taking a break from traveling.
Ben and I have our doctor & dentist appointments on Monday to physically qualify for our jobs next season in Antarctica and we will get back on the road on Tuesday and head for the beach. Time for some water sports!
Hope you are all well.
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