New Zealand Self Drive Vacations
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We flew on Singapore Airlines to Christchurch, New Zealand. That’s where the trip began.
We just rented a car and drove south in the direction of Queenstown. The drive was wonderful, going through the countryside and seeing the flowers blooming in the meadows.
In the background, as we approached the snow-covered Southern Alps we could see Mt Cook, the highest peak in the area.
The lakes were a milky green-blue color due to all of the silt run-off, and the braided streams in the valleys were breath-taking! We stayed in a lovely bed and breakfast overlooking the lake and the town.
It was in December so it was becoming springtime in the southern hemisphere. While there we chartered a small plane and flew south to Milford Sound.
This is a beautiful area for New Zealand self drive vacations. It resembles a Norwegian fjord. The mountains rise straight out of the water and seem to go up forever! The hanging glaciers and waterfalls add another dimension to the experience.
We took a boat ride through the fjord and out into the entrance to the Tasmanian Sea. Along the way we spotted huge rocks with many seals sunning themselves.
On the return flight to Queenstown we flew over the Thompson Glacier and were able to view the glacier from a unique perspective. It was so enjoyable because of the amazing beauty of the area, and because of the incredible warmth and genuine friendliness of the people.
We toured a few vineyards and fell in love with the area to such a degree that we explored the idea of actually moving there and running a vineyard operation!
I heartily recommend this trip to anyone interested in seeing spectacular natural beauty and meeting some of the worlds friendliest people! I’m a big fan of New Zealand self drive vacations. This is a fantastic way to see what I consider to be the most beautiful country in the world.
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