Another early start as we drove to Bluff to catch the 9:30 ferry to Stewart Island. We arrived well before departure, so decided to park a little way from the terminal and walk into the township itself. As soon as we left the shelter of the harbour we felt the force of the sea. This was on a calm day, but still looking out the window at times all you could see was a wave of water. After landing we explored the bays on the east of the island through a series o...

We left Milford in darkness. This was the third time down this road after yesterday's walks. We have now seen it in cloud, sunlight & now the break of dawn. There was no ice to speak of on the Milford side of the tunnel but the tunnel took us to Narnia. All was missing was the white queen herself, with the grassy fields covered by frost & low lying mist. This early start meant we could afford to stop for coffee in Mossburn, a small town which we saw i...

A lazy start to the morning in the serene surroundings of Milford, as we prepared for our cruise around the fjord land at 11am. The sun was out in force however from most places this could not be felt due to the mountains. The cruise through the fjord & out to sea was great. Yesterdays rain had led to many temporary waterfalls. There are only two permanent ones, yet can be over 10,000 during heavy rain. In fact one of these waterfalls was the same height as...

No visit to Queenstown would have been complete without & Fergburger. This small but extremely popular burger bar has a huge range of tasty burgers. We both had a classic for brunch before setting off on our 4hr drive to Milford. At Te Anua we stopped for coffee & tea to stretch our legs & explore the town. We got to watch a replay of the extra time & penalties from the champions league game. Which not knowing the result was as good as watching ...

Today's blog shall be less than positive about our hotel. We decided to try breakfast out for one day & I was decidedly disappointed. Apart from falling massively short of JDH standard, it not not even come close to the Novotel at Freiburg. With the amount of bars/restaurants that offered breakfast for many dollars less the hotel should know better. On the subject of the hotel, it has all the ingredients to be very successful yet does not realise it. The view...