There are places you just can't explain to people. It just doesn't make sense that you like them. But you do. Somehow. The cave is a small pocket of rock on the hills around Christchurch, but it has a large personality. We like the joke that it changes color with its mood. This small pocket of rock grows on you - the inverse bubble gum effect - the more you chew on it, the better the taste.
Milford Sound is believed to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. Commonly quoted in top 5 or 10 places to visit, its majesty is rivaled only by its scale. By visiting this place one can't help but reassess the saying ... Size doesn't matter :)
A glimpse of the valley
One of many waterfalls in the area (try and find me in this photo)
Large golden plains, rolling hills, long curving empty roads, and beautiful emerald lakes. The Great Southern lakes of New Zealand are probably the closest I have ever come to perfect driving scenery. This stretch of road, on your way south from Christchurch, should be experienced by anyone visiting New Zealand. There are many stops along the lakes, but the drive alone is equally impressive.
Rising 3,754m above sea level, Mt. Cook or Aoraki is New Zealand's highest mountain. The whole area really imposes a great sense of scale and you can't help but wonder what kind of forces formed this area. The Tasman glacier, almost entirely covered by debris is a wonder in its self. If you are in New Zealand, you have to see this place.
After finishing university I have decided to take a long overdue break, so welcome to my travel blog. Something to help track my location in the world, where I've been and where I'm going. Photography, video, words, sounds ... anything I can come up with.
Climbing, surfing, tramping, walking, 'beach'ing, interesting places and people.