New Zealand South Island Trip - modem burner

[2careless]

We went to South Island of NZ for a driving holiday.

Day 1 arrived in Christchurch, only got time to take a few snapshots around town centre.



Day 2 it was raining all day long. We went to the Arts Centre - they don't allow photography inside - bugger :( only a few outside shots.



Day 3 drove down to Mount Cook. It's a very scenic drive. You see these little creatures everywhere!



Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Takepo. Lots of people got married here.




Finally arrived at our hotel at Mount Cook. We booked one of their chalets and this is the view outside the window.


Dinner is very nice too. Their restaurant has panoramic view of the mountains.


Food is very nice too.




Day 4 we had a boat cruise of the Tasman Glacier.



Also went to explore around the region.
Kea's Point track - Full view of Mt Cook.

Lake Oahu

Finally took some night shots out of the chalet. This was taken at 9pm on near full moon light.


Day 5 we drove to Dunedin to have a look see.

On the way out of Mt Cook to Dunedin, we ran into some farmers with a 2000 strong herd of sheep!


Dunedin Lanarch Castle - not quite a real castle as in Scotland's or Bavaria's, but it's at the top of the hill with some spectacular views.


Day 6 we drove from Dunedin to Queenstown.
Cromwell, along State Highway 8.


The original 43m Kawarau Bridge Bungy jump. My son taking the plunge. He's been looking forward to this for a LONG time. (This is not my photo. I was too busy taking a video)


Day 7 we had a cruise at Doubtful Sound - this place has like 7 meters of rainfall annually, with 200 rainy days per annum. On our way to the boat our coach went past a blizzard, hale storm and it just kept bucketing down. It's in a big national park - no houses, no settlement in this vast area, just wilderness.


Also went into the Manapouri Underground hydro power station. The tunnel was like 5 meters wide and 2 km inside the mountain.


Day 8 we went up to Queenstown's Gondola. Magnificant views.



They have a mini Luge track there. Fun!


Then we came back in the evening... :(

[Leasky]

Wow, the place looks great.

Never been to New Zealand but will have to get there one day.

Really been wanting to go ever since watching The Lord of the Rings movies.

Lovely pictures.

[Dan Pierce]

Great pictorial, thanks for bringing us along.
dP

[Numismatist]

Eye popping gorgeous!

Thanks!

Another place I'd need to go now!

[R1@160@alltimes]

Lots of sheep

Thanks for sharing the pics.

[rainman_16]

Boy do your pictures bring back some terrific memories of the South Island. It looks like you really got to enjoy some of the best NZ has to offer. Thanks for posting your beautiful pictures.

[Andad]

Great pix Kai,

When I was living in Auckland NZ in the eary 70's I was lucky enough to travel to the South Island for 2 weeks in every 8 with my work.

It is a beautiful place and your pix do it justice.

Thanks Kai.

[2careless]

Thanks guys! At the end of the trip I didn't look forward to coming back
Such a wonderful place... except the sandflies. I got eaten several times and after 1 week the skin is still red/itchy.

BTW, here is some must see :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfLcdZ0S9uo

[Kokyuryoku]

Damn! New Zealand is beautiful and I'm a kiwi.

Thanks for posting those amazing photos. You have some serious talent

[Rockrolex]

Wonderful pics, Kai. Brings back memories of our trip to the South Island a couple of years ago. One of our favorite activities was a jet boat ride on the Shotover river. Some breathtakingly beautiful scenery on the South Island.

Thanks for sharing.

[G.J]

Amazing pictures os a fantastic scenery...

[sleddog]

Thanks for sharing some pics of your holiday Kai!!!
Lovely scenery and pictures!!!
Rob.

[JBat]

You have some fantastic shots in there, Kai. Looks like it was a spectacular trip.

[joeyk]

unbelieveable pics thanks for sharing ;)

[Troy]

No dinner with JJ

[chrislkb]

Very nice soothing pixs of NZ! Thanks

[dina]

wow! awesome pix and what a beautiful place

[smc]

Very nice photography! What camera/lens combo were you using? I couldn't seem to pull the exif data.

[2careless]

Originally Posted by smc

Very nice photography! What camera/lens combo were you using? I couldn't seem to pull the exif data.

Nikon D90 with various lenses:
- Nikkor 14-24mm F/2.8
- Nikkor 55-200 F/4.5-5.6
- Sigma 24-70 F/2.8 DG
- Nikkor 28mm F/2.8

Also, a lot of them were photo stitched.

[smc]

Thanks.

that night shot has me wanting to trade in my old d80 :P

[iSellJerseyShore]

Originally Posted by 2careless

We went to South Island of NZ for a driving holiday.

Day 1 arrived in Christchurch, only got time to take a few snapshots around town centre.



Day 2 it was raining all day long. We went to the Arts Centre - they don't allow photography inside - bugger :( only a few outside shots.



Day 3 drove down to Mount Cook. It's a very scenic drive. You see these little creatures everywhere!



Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Takepo. Lots of people got married here.




Finally arrived at our hotel at Mount Cook. We booked one of their chalets and this is the view outside the window.


Dinner is very nice too. Their restaurant has panoramic view of the mountains.


Food is very nice too.




Day 4 we had a boat cruise of the Tasman Glacier.



Also went to explore around the region.
Kea's Point track - Full view of Mt Cook.

Lake Oahu

Finally took some night shots out of the chalet. This was taken at 9pm on near full moon light.


Day 5 we drove to Dunedin to have a look see.

On the way out of Mt Cook to Dunedin, we ran into some farmers with a 2000 strong herd of sheep!


Dunedin Lanarch Castle - not quite a real castle as in Scotland's or Bavaria's, but it's at the top of the hill with some spectacular views.


Day 6 we drove from Dunedin to Queenstown.
Cromwell, along State Highway 8.


The original 43m Kawarau Bridge Bungy jump. My son taking the plunge. He's been looking forward to this for a LONG time. (This is not my photo. I was too busy taking a video)


Day 7 we had a cruise at Doubtful Sound - this place has like 7 meters of rainfall annually, with 200 rainy days per annum. On our way to the boat our coach went past a blizzard, hale storm and it just kept bucketing down. It's in a big national park - no houses, no settlement in this vast area, just wilderness.


Also went into the Manapouri Underground hydro power station. The tunnel was like 5 meters wide and 2 km inside the mountain.


Day 8 we went up to Queenstown's Gondola. Magnificant views.



They have a mini Luge track there. Fun!


Then we came back in the evening... :(

Absolutely Breath Taking! Thanks for sharing!



-Frankie

[Latrodectus]

Excellent pictures! Looks like a wonderful time! Thanks for showing.

[Art 1]

Looks like a wonderful place to visit.

[figbo]

WOW!

[sea-dweller]

Some beautiful photos. I would like to visit NZ one day...

[Sweramic]

Kai, your photographs are incredible! Thanks for sharing your trips with us!

[jas55]

Great photos, what sort of camera did you use?

[2careless]

Thanks guys. Camera used:
Nikon D90 with various lenses:
- Nikkor 14-24mm F/2.8
- Nikkor 55-200 F/4.5-5.6
- Sigma 24-70 F/2.8 DG
- Nikkor 28mm F/2.8

[SamTHorn]

I love it here.

This is one place I'd love to live.

Thanks for the posts.

~ Sam