If you missed my post for week one, have no fear! You can find it here.

| day one |

Paths of the Dead (aka Putangirua Pinnacles). All credit for this day goes to Chelsea. I was convinced the Pinnacles would be kinda lame in person, and didn't feel like making the four-hour round-trip drive from where we were staying in Wellington to do the two hour hike. So I very nearly didn't go, but in the end Chels convinced me that I wouldn't regret it, and what's four more hours driving mountain roads in the grand scheme of things? And boy am I glad I went for it. The day was drizzly and spooky and all around perfect for the mood of the place.

| day two |

Wellington + Christchurch

Started the day exploring the super fun, funky city of Wellington; hopped on a plane and ended the day watching the sun set and chasing seagulls on New Brighton pier in Christchurch.

| day three |

In which we explored Castle Hill, experienced a sheep roadblock, and made noodles of our legs at Arthur's Pass National Park. We hiked without seeing a soul for 3 hours. And by hiked I mean clambered straight up the side of the mountain using roots and branches to pull ourselves up. "For VERY EXPERIENCED hikers only", the sign at the beginning of the trail warned. Challenge accepted.

 

| day four |

Lake Tekapo, where the flowers are to die for, and Mount Cook, where we got soaked to the skin.

| day five |

Wanaka. A day of adventuring with new friends and finding a puppy named "Bigly". à la Donald Trump. Yep.


| day six |

Featuring lots of deer, and lake Te Anau