In the morning, we went on a hiking trail exploring the foothills of the mountains and Tasman Glacier recommended by the hostel staff.
The area is quite remote. Access is by a gravel trail. Here you're up close with the rugged terrain and a real glacier. Well worth the steep hike to the hill top to view the glacier and surrounding area. The view will take your breath away.
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| All ready and eager to go |
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| On the trail |
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| Icy cold water from the melting snow fields |
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| The journey |
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Taking a breather
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| At the top |
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| Tasman glacier. Closest as we will ever get. |
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| The edge of the retreating glacier |
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| Blue Lake and surrounding |
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| Couldn't resist another stopover at Twizel for shasimi salmon! |
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| Fruit stall along the highway to Queenstown |
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| Queenstown |
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| The famous Fergburger |
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| Sinful indulgence. Angus beef patty with bacon strips. |
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| Accomodation 3 nights in Queenstown. Best Western Cranbury Hotel |
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