This morning I headed off, not too early, towards Mt Cook. Just by the turning towards the national park there is an information site and the most fantastic view of Mt Cook in the background across Lake Pukaki. It was probably the best view of Mt Cook of the whole day; the lake was a perfect tantalising blue colour and so inviting (although of course I didn’t). After taking my award winning photos I continued on my way to Mt Cook.
Mt Cook
Mt Cook is the highest mountain in NZ but I decided against hiking to the top (!) mainly due to the fact I had accommodation booked at Lake Tekapo that night (J) otherwise disguised as its way too high and I’m way too unfit for that kinda stuff!
I did do some great hiking around the area though, around 4 or 5 hours of walking out along the valley floor towards the Hooker glacier and then some more heading towards Lake Tasman to see real live floating iceburgs on the lake which was really quite strange but equally as fascinating. It was a gorgeous day and the views were lovely with more award winning photos in hand.
The glacier walk
Before it got too late I then headed off to Lake Tekapo having got, apparently, the last bed in the village.
Another beautiful lake and another slightly strange hostel but hey it all goes into the rich mixing pot of life and experiences right?
The church at Lake Tekapo (which I was reliably told was a great spot for pics!)
Lake Tekapo
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