South Island farewell

Well after 2 months it was time to say goodbye to the South Island today. Had such a good time down there, seen some stunning scenery, met some amazing people, and did some hard work too!

A few photos to finish it off - finally a decent shot of Mt Cook, NZ's highest mountain (all other times I've been near it it's been covered in cloud), and a beautiful shot of The Remarkables one sunset in Queenstown. Good stuff!

Am in Wellington for a few days, then heading back to Auckland before exploring a few more sights on the North Island.

Ben Lomond Track

Well another day of terrible weather, but we went hiking anyway! Tramped up behind the Queenstown Gondola to Ben Lomond Saddle, was really good but really tiring! Nice views too!

Lake Wakatipu

Well unfortunately the weather sucked, but yesterday we rented a car and drove up to Glenorchy from Queenstown...was still nice views but meh!

Was fun driving again after nearly 5 months without it though! Although car was so full of stuff it kinda struggled to get up hills :S

CANYON SWING!

Had to be done. Was absolutely terrifying, but I lived through it!! Wewt!

Mrs Jones's Rose Garden!

Well, thought I'd add something for Cathie combined with something for Dad - a lovely rose garden combined with me jumping off a bridge!!!

Ahaha fortunately for us both Dad, it's not me jumping - tis a buddy from the bus! He gave us some loud screams :)

This post shows our arrival into Queenstown, had some fun there for a few days then headed out, check next post for details!