What a trip this
New Zealand Odyssey was, cruising for almost 9000
(8915) k around both islands over 25 days marvelling
over rock formations, boulders, scenic coastlines,
hills, mountains, water falls, boiling creeks, hot
springs, long sandy, surf beaches, glaciers, fjords,
alpine passes, mirror lakes, jet boat trips, caves,
cable cars to alpine tops, hot mud, hot springs,
boiling creeks, native animals (various birds, possums,
seals, dolphins, penguins, albatrosses), biker's
perfect winding roads and much more, plus some of
the more common tourist attractions and activities.
This is a short story of scenery that no words or
photos can ever come close to describe.
After a 3.5 hour
flight with Pacific Blue from Brisbane to Christchurch,
we picked up our Harley Heritage Springer and trailer
from the shipping agent (www.getrouted.com.au
which we really really recommend)
and headed south. The first real stop was Lake Tekapo
with a stone brick church by the lake. Motels were
booked out, but a tent, with a million dollar view
over Lake Tekapo, was no problem.
The sun sets at 9.30, with twilight for another 45 min (NOTE great serious touring advantage). So we took a 180 k trip to Mt Cook and back for a perfect Salmon fillet meal with local beer on Australia day. The enormous snow capped mountains so close all around us, was very majestic.
