![Flying into Queenstown with a view of Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-001.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Flying into Queenstown with a view of Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea
Nearing Queenstown
![A view of Mount Aspiring National Park.](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-002.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
A view of Mount Aspiring National Park.
Mount Aspiring (almost)
![A view of Lake Wakatipu with the Frankton Arm in the foreground](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-003.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
A view of Lake Wakatipu with the Frankton Arm in the foreground
Lake Wakatipu
![A view of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-004.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
A view of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown
Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown
![The view of from the patio. Lake Wakatipu, The Earnslaw and The Remarkables](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-009.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
The view of from the patio. Lake Wakatipu, The Earnslaw and The Remarkables
From the patio
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The view of from the patio looking towards Queenstown
From the patio
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Lou welcoming us to New Zealand
Welcome
![Lakefront in Queenstown](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-045.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Lakefront in Queenstown
Lakefront
![Walking up to the house from the driveway](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-005.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Walking up to the house from the driveway
House
![Living room window](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-006.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Living room window
![A view towards Kingston from Nevis Road](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-016.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
A view towards Kingston from Nevis Road
Nevis Road
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Nevis Road
![Lou and Debi](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-018.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Lou and Debi
![This reminded us of Settlers of Catan](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-019.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
This reminded us of Settlers of Catan
Nevis Road
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Photo op from Nevis Road
Corinne
![Photo op from Nevis Road](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-021.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Photo op from Nevis Road
Greg & Corinne
![Old ski hut on Nevis Road](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-022.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Old ski hut on Nevis Road
Ski Hut
![Is that Eyre Peak? (from Nevis Road)](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-023.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Is that Eyre Peak? (from Nevis Road)
Eyre Peak?
![Nevis Road](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-024.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Nevis Road
![Sheep](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-025.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Sheep
![Baby Sheep](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-026.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Baby Sheep
![An excellent navigator of Nevis Road](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-027.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
An excellent navigator of Nevis Road
Lou
![River Crossing](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-028.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
River Crossing
![Nevis Road](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-029.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Nevis Road
![Greg](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-030.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Greg
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Standing on a torre
Torre
![Corinne standing on a torre](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-032.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Corinne standing on a torre
Corinne
![Standing on a torre](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-033.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Standing on a torre
![Panorama](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-011.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Panorama
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Sitting on the patio enjoying a drink and the view
On the patio
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Cloud formations over The Remarkables
Clouds
![Walter Peak (on the right)](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-036.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Walter Peak (on the right)
Walter Peak
![The Remarkables](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-037.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
The Remarkables
![Queenstown at dawn](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-038.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Queenstown at dawn
Sunrise
![Arrowtown](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-039.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Arrowtown
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A view of Buckingham Street in Arrowtown
Buckingham Street
![A view of the lake and Queenstown through the living room window](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-007.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
A view of the lake and Queenstown through the living room window
Living room window
![We could learn to like a kitchen like this](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-008.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
We could learn to like a kitchen like this
The Kitchen
![A waterfall on the One Mile track.](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-041.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
A waterfall on the One Mile track.
Waterfall
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Photo op on the One Mile track at Ben Lomond
One Mile Track
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Old pipe used for hydraulic mining
One Mile Track
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A view of Cecil and Walter peaks from One Mile track
Cecil and Walter Peaks
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Lakefront in Queenstown
Lakefront
![William Rees and his wife Francis](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-047.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
William Rees and his wife Francis
William Rees
![The house as seen from the Earnslaw](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-048.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
The house as seen from the Earnslaw
The house
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The house as seen from the Earnslaw
The house
![A view of the bar on the Earnslaw](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-050.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
A view of the bar on the Earnslaw
Bar on the Earnslaw
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Sheep-shearing station at Walter Peak
Walter Peak Station
![View of Lake Wakatipu from the Earnslaw](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-052.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
View of Lake Wakatipu from the Earnslaw
Lake Wakatipu
![Earnslaw navigation](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-053.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Earnslaw navigation
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Fernhill from the Earnslaw
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kiwi sculpture in Queenstown
Giant Kiwi
![Earnslaw in the harbor](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-056.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Earnslaw in the harbor
The Earnslaw
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Celebrating Lou and Debi’s 21st anniversary at Gantley’s restaurant
21 years
![As seen from the terrace](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-059.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
As seen from the terrace
Sunrise over the Remarkables
![Lou in a typical kiwi hat posing on the Frankton Path in Queenstown](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-060.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Lou in a typical kiwi hat posing on the Frankton Path in Queenstown
Lou the kiwi
![The place where bungy began (yes, that’s how they spell bungy)](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-061.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
The place where bungy began (yes, that’s how they spell bungy)
AJ Hackett Bungy Bridge
![Greg did not need any](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-062.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Greg did not need any
Liquid Courage
![Greg takes the plunge](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-063.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Greg takes the plunge
The Jump
![10 out of 10](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-064.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
10 out of 10
Perfect form
![post-bungy](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-065.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
post-bungy
Retrieval by boat
![Greg starts the long climb back up after bungy jumping](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-066.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Greg starts the long climb back up after bungy jumping
The hard part of the jump
![on the way to Milford Sound](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-067.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
on the way to Milford Sound
Mountain view from plane
![View of the town of Glenorchy and the (drought-stricken) Dart River from the plane](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-068.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
View of the town of Glenorchy and the (drought-stricken) Dart River from the plane
Glenorchy and Dart River
![on the way to Milford Sound](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-069.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
on the way to Milford Sound
Mountain view from plane
![ilford Sound covered with clouds where it joins the Tasman sea (as seen from the plane)](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-070.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
ilford Sound covered with clouds where it joins the Tasman sea (as seen from the plane)
Clouds over the Tasman Sea
![on the way to Milford Sound](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-071.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
on the way to Milford Sound
Mountain view from plane
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on the way to Milford Sound
Mountain view from plane
![The plane that took us to Milford Sound, Mitre Peak in background](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-073.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
The plane that took us to Milford Sound, Mitre Peak in background
Mitre Peak
![Milford Sound](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-076.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Milford Sound
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Milford Sound
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Milford Sound
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Milford Sound
![It was pretty windy on Milford Sound](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-080.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
It was pretty windy on Milford Sound
Windy!
![The wind did not seem to mess up Greg’s hair](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-081.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
The wind did not seem to mess up Greg’s hair
Calm
![Apparently they are vicious](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-083.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Apparently they are vicious
Seals on Milford Sound
![Close up of the seals](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-084.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Close up of the seals
![This is what Greg looked like a lot of the trip](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-082.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
This is what Greg looked like a lot of the trip
Typical Greg
![Waterfall at Milford Sound](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-085.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Waterfall at Milford Sound
![The boat took us very close and we felt the spray](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-086.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
The boat took us very close and we felt the spray
Close up of waterfall
![Milford Sound](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-087.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Milford Sound
![Milford Sound](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-088.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Milford Sound
![Ethereal!](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-089.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Ethereal!
Milford Sound
![Milford Sound](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-090.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Milford Sound
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Milford Sound
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Milford Sound
![More waterfalls](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-093.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
More waterfalls
![Milford Sound](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-094.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Milford Sound
![Milford Sound](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-095.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Milford Sound
![We spent about 1.5 hours on this boat touring Milford Sound](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-075.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
We spent about 1.5 hours on this boat touring Milford Sound
The Milford Sound tour boat
![Tiny plane!](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-096.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Tiny plane!
![Another ethereal shot](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-097.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Another ethereal shot
Milford sound from the plane
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Valley view from the plane
![from the plane back from Milford Sound](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-099.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
from the plane back from Milford Sound
Mountain view from plane
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from the plane back from Milford Sound
Mountain view from plane
![On return from Milford Sound](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-101.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
On return from Milford Sound
View from plane
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On return from Milford Sound
View from plane
![On return from Milford Sound (we think this is Walter Peak station)](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-103.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
On return from Milford Sound (we think this is Walter Peak station)
View from plane
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On return from Milford Sound (almost landed, view of Frankton Arm)
View from plane
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Back on the ground in Queenstown after Milford Sound
8-person plane
![In the Sofitel](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-106.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
In the Sofitel
Brunch at Left Bank Cafe
![from a lookout point on the way to Glenorchy](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-107.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
from a lookout point on the way to Glenorchy
Lake Wakatipu
![A “track” is a hiking path; Routeburn Track is an arduous one but we only did 30 min!](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-108.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
A “track” is a hiking path; Routeburn Track is an arduous one but we only did 30 min!
Routeburn Track
![Bridge on Routeburn Track](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-109.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Bridge on Routeburn Track
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Taking a break on Routeburn Track
Greg and Corinne
![Routeburn Track](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-111.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Routeburn Track
![On Routeburn Track](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-112.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
On Routeburn Track
Cold water!
![on Routeburn Track](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-113.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
on Routeburn Track
Debi and Lou
![Yes, that is the name of the area! Looks like it is aptly named](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-114.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Yes, that is the name of the area! Looks like it is aptly named
Paradise
![Paradise](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-115.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Paradise
![felt like it!](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-116.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
felt like it!
Corinne in Paradise
![Leaving Paradise](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-117.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Leaving Paradise
![but we hiked it in sunlight](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-118.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
but we hiked it in sunlight
Moonlight Track
![We could see (and hear screams from) the Canyon Swing from the Moonlight track](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-119.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
We could see (and hear screams from) the Canyon Swing from the Moonlight track
Canyon Swing
![Moonlight Track](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-120.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Moonlight Track
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Moonlight Track
Greg at the top
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Moonlight Track
Lou being silly
![Corinne and her dad (Lou)](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-123.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Corinne and her dad (Lou)
![Moonlight Track](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-124.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Moonlight Track
![from Moonlight Track](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-125.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
from Moonlight Track
View of Shotover River
![As seen from the terrace](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-057.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
As seen from the terrace
The Earnslaw
![Shotover River](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-126.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Shotover River
![Jetboat on Shotover River](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-127.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Jetboat on Shotover River
![as seen from Shotover River canyon below](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-128.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
as seen from Shotover River canyon below
Moonlight Track
![View from Coronet Peak](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-129.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
View from Coronet Peak
![Greg and Corinne at Coronet Peak](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-130.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Greg and Corinne at Coronet Peak
![We did not do them this time, but Corinne did one in 2004](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-131.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
We did not do them this time, but Corinne did one in 2004
Paragliders at Coronet Peak
![Chard Farm Winery](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-132.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Chard Farm Winery
![Wine barrels at Peregrine Winery](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-133.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Wine barrels at Peregrine Winery
![Waitari Creek Winery](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-134.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Waitari Creek Winery
![View from Mt. Crichton Loop Track](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-135.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
View from Mt. Crichton Loop Track
![Mt. Crichton Loop Track](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-136.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Mt. Crichton Loop Track
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Mt. Crichton Loop Track
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Mt. Crichton Loop Track
![Old mining hut on Mt. Crichton Loop Track](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-139.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Old mining hut on Mt. Crichton Loop Track
Sam Summers hut
![Waterfall, Mt. Crichton Loop Track](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-140.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
Waterfall, Mt. Crichton Loop Track
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from Mt. Crichton Loop Track
View of mountains in distance
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from Mt. Crichton Loop Track
View of valley and Lake Wakatipu
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Mt. Crichton Loop Track
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Mt. Crichton Loop Track
Lou and Greg
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Another “adventure” option in Queenstown (we did not do it)
Someone parasailing on Lake Wakatipu
![at Ben Lomond](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-151.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
at Ben Lomond
View of Queenstown from Gondola
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Another “adventure” option in Queenstown (we did not do it)
Dirt Bike
![including 6 Russians, a translator, a couple from Alexandria, VA and Corinne](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-145.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
including 6 Russians, a translator, a couple from Alexandria, VA and Corinne
Zip trek tour group
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Corinne ready to Zip Trek!
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Wheeeeeeeee!
![(we did not do this, but Corinne did it in 2004)](https://www.gsericksen.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsericksen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2F2013-03_new-zealand%2FNew-Zealand-152.jpg&h=230&q=90&f=.jpg)
(we did not do this, but Corinne did it in 2004)
Someone paragliding
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She did not authorize the inclusion of this photo
Corinne on zip line
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Cecil Peak
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The Remarkables
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View from the start of the Bob’s Cove hike
Bob’s Cove
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At the end of the Bob’s Cove hike, we saw the place where they filmed the “Oliphants” in the second Lord of the Rings movie
Lord of the Rings scene
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lookout point on the way to Wanaka (we had to turn around and go back because of car trouble)
Queenstown from the road to Wanaka
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Lunch out on our last day
Lou and Debi at Queenstown sidewalk cafe
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Just before we left for the airport to go home 🙁
Greg on the terrace
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Patio
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We paid $35 NZD for this picture taken as we were getting on the tour boat
Greg and Corinne at Milford Sound