Jen's Travelogue - Scenic New Zealand Part #2 - Big Lakes, Mount Cook, More Lakes and Glowworm!
In this sequel article of my journey tNorth and South New Zealand, I decided to share the great sightseeing stops that I made. Naturally, New Zealand has a lot of scenic points where you can just stop by and enjoy its view. We could not just pass this stops, it would take us forever! I also included some of my nature adventures during my visit. How I wish to have more time in New Zealand.
Maybe I will come back! finger crossed!
Mirror Lakes
My favorite one. While I was driving to Milford Sound, in South Island, I came across this stop called Mirror Lake. This Lake is located on the South Island of New Zealand. As you can observe at the picture it mirrored the Earl Mountains beautifully at the water surface.
I have captured a video so you can see the breathtaking view
Lake Wakatipu
New Zealand's lakes are so big in size to the extent it somehow produces waves. I am so amazed on how they preserve these natural lakes. One of the beautiful lakes is Lake Wakatipu at Queenstown area.
Lake Wakatipu is an inland lake (finger lake) in the South Island of New Zealand. It is in the southwest corner of the Otago region, near its boundary with Southland. Lake Wakatipu comes from the original Māori word Whakatipu wai-māori.[ With a length of 80 kilometers (50 mi), it is New Zealand's longest lake, and, at 291 km2 (112 sq mi), its third largest. Source Wiki
Blue Lake at Tasman Valley, Mount Cook and Hooker Valley
Stop by at Mount Cook is one of my dream destinations. What I always want to do is to try the trekking path and explore around it. Unfortunately, the weather was very harsh. It was snowy, raining and super cold.
Small hike to the stairs will bring you to the Blue Lake
Blue Lake at Mount Cook
Hooker Valley: Uuuu I'm having fun in this cold weather
Lake Wanaka
We stopped by at Wanaka for a break before heading to Mount Cook. It was a quick break so that we arrived to Mount Cook before dark.
Lake Wanaka is located in the Otago region of New Zealand, at an altitude of 300 metres. Covering an area of 192 km2 (74 sq mi),[1] it is New Zealand's fourth largest lake,[2] and estimated to be more than 300 m (980 ft) deep. Its name is Māori, a corruption of Oanaka ('The place of Anaka', a local tribal chief). Source : Wiki
Behind me is Wanaka's famous willow tree
Thermal Spots at Rotorua
North Island also has its charms and naturally beautiful. Both Islands have different things to offer. At North, the weather is quite moderate and not rough. Particularly in Rotorua, it features unique geothermal and volcanic features. Steam and mudpool area were flocked by tourists. I went to local 'Maori' village to witness this geothermal steam.
Steam everywhere as it is common here
Waitomo Glow Worm Cave
I saved the best for last. As someone who loves nature, I know I have to witness glow worm in Waitomo.
The name "Waitomo" comes from the Māori words wai, water and tomo, hole or shaft -Source Wiki. I took the guided tour to view this majestic habitat of glowworm in this cave. Unfortunately, no camera allowed so I can't show you the inside of the cave. I found this on Google
The guided tour is NZD50 for 45 minutes which you can go inside the cave and see for yourself the beautiful light from the glowworm tails.
The only shot I have there LOL
That is all for now, additionally, read my first post on this trip here:
Jen's Travelogue - Scenic New Zealand Part #1
I will update more on this trip as I have so many things to share.. Please bear with me hehehhe.
Love you guys
XOXO
I spent 6 weeks in New Zealand way back in 1987, it was a wonderful experience. Thanks for posting @cikaxijen upvoted and followed you.
Hey! Wow 6 weeks! . I wish I have that much annual leaves to spend in New Zealand. But I make the most out of that 12 days there. Thank you for stopping by!
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