Journey inland from Christchurch through the Southern Alps
Trusty Toyota - Aussie built Jap technology ... ready for the mountain passes
Lake Tekapo, possibly one of the most frequently photographed churches in NZ.
Sunrise from Buscot sheep station - they breed top quality Merino sheep for direct export to Italian suit makers. This farm won the top prize for Merino wool in NZ recently. It is also a backpackers but you wouldn't know it. Basically a very welcoming farmhouse.
I took an early walk up from the valley floor to the Benmore ranges at roughly 2000m. It was hard and my legs are still burning from the run down but it was worth it. From the top I had views of lake Pukaki, Mount Cook (tallest in NZ at 3754m) and Lake Ohau.
Mt Cook at mid left of frame.
The farm beneath - recet irrigation as increased production by 2500% and curbed the problem of wild rabbits and non native weeds taking over the landscape. Increased UV concentration has damaged the delicate native species and allowed more hardy weeds to flourish.
Now in Otago - Queenstown hill and the Coronet Peak ski fields in the distance.
The remarkables
Coronet Peak on right.
Queenstown beneath - lively town amongst rugged landscape.
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