Nov 3, 2009 - milford trek

Terug van de trek.Terug van de trek....

Oct 29, 2009 - Milford Sound

The remote Milford Sound. ... Thursday 29th October 2009 So, we are off to Milford Sound – but not too early! We are on the road by 10. ... 00 am and no sooner do we leave the last of the town than we see a poor tourist being pulled over by the local polis for speeding – That’s a bummer!! Still we pass at a safe and legal speed –and yes, we do observe the limits – well, OK – some times it’s a little over!! The Milford Road is a very scenic journey with many possible photos opportunities – and we stop a little more often than the coaches do, but still make good time in getting to Milford.The remote Milford Sound. ... Thursday 29th October 2009 So, we are off to Milford Sound – but not too early! We are on the road by 10. ... 00 am and no sooner do we leave the last of the town than we see a poor tourist being pulled over by the local polis for speeding – That’s a bummer!! Still we pass at a safe and legal speed –and yes, we do observe the limits – well, OK – some times it’s a little over!! The Milford Road is a very scenic journey with many possible photos opportunities – and we stop a little more often than the coaches do, but still make good time in getting to Milford....

Oct 17, 2009 - Die Grand Dame der Touriattraktionen

An diesem Tag konnte nicht mal der Regen uns davon abhalten frueh aufzustehen fuer die Tour zum Milford Sound. ... Diese Fjordlandschaft gilt als das touristische Highlight Neuseelands.An diesem Tag konnte nicht mal der Regen uns davon abhalten frueh aufzustehen fuer die Tour zum Milford Sound. ... Diese Fjordlandschaft gilt als das touristische Highlight Neuseelands....

Jul 22, 2009 - Milford Sound

The drive to Milford Sound from Queenstown surely has to qualify as one of the world's great drives and despite the terrible weather (low grey clouds and drizzle) this would be a trip I wouldn't forget (more on that later). ... The road twisted and turned as I approached Milford Sound and its mountain passes, and despite the weather I stopped just short of the tunnel to size up a photo. ... Whilst framing the shot I noticed some snow suddenly appear in the frame and I turned to my left to see snow falling off the top if the ridge, yes an avalanche had started.The drive to Milford Sound from Queenstown surely has to qualify as one of the world's great drives and despite the terrible weather (low grey clouds and drizzle) this would be a trip I wouldn't forget (more on that later). ... The road twisted and turned as I approached Milford Sound and its mountain passes, and despite the weather I stopped just short of the tunnel to size up a photo. ... Whilst framing the shot I noticed some snow suddenly appear in the frame and I turned to my left to see snow falling off the top if the ridge, yes an avalanche had started....

Apr 23, 2009 - Milford Sound-Twizel

Paid $180 to go with a tour company called Trips and Tramps was recommended this by Tourist Site in Ashburton.Paid $180 to go with a tour company called Trips and Tramps was recommended this by Tourist Site in Ashburton....

Apr 7, 2009 - Milford Sound

Nous avons quitté Tuatapere pour se rendre à Milford Sound, l’un des sites les plus visités de la Nouvelle-Zélande. ... Tout d’abord, il faut dire que cette région est très pluvieuse, mais vraiment très très pluvieuse.Nous avons quitté Tuatapere pour se rendre à Milford Sound, l’un des sites les plus visités de la Nouvelle-Zélande. ... Tout d’abord, il faut dire que cette région est très pluvieuse, mais vraiment très très pluvieuse....

Apr 4, 2009 - Routeburn track et Milford Sound

Depart 8h am de Queenstown vers le Routeburn shelter, ou Melanie et moi avons debute notre grande aventure. Arrivees a "The Divide" (la fin du sentier), on s'est changees en attendant l'autobus qui allait nous mener a Milford Sound, pour une croisiere de deux heures. ... C'etait vraiment magnifique.Depart 8h am de Queenstown vers le Routeburn shelter, ou Melanie et moi avons debute notre grande aventure. Arrivees a "The Divide" (la fin du sentier), on s'est changees en attendant l'autobus qui allait nous mener a Milford Sound, pour une croisiere de deux heures. ... C'etait vraiment magnifique....

Mar 20, 2009 - Milford Track

Finally, after years of talking about doing it, we booked far-enough in advance to gain entry to the famous Milford Track.Finally, after years of talking about doing it, we booked far-enough in advance to gain entry to the famous Milford Track....

Feb 21, 2009 - Milford Sounds

Bloody hell, when it rains here it doesn't stop. Still the weather managed to clear a little bit for my bus/cruise tour of the Milford Sounds. ... I have to say so far this has been the impressive sight of my trip.Bloody hell, when it rains here it doesn't stop. Still the weather managed to clear a little bit for my bus/cruise tour of the Milford Sounds. ... I have to say so far this has been the impressive sight of my trip....

Feb 12, 2009 - Overnight On Milford Sound - Just Awesome!!

WE WILL HOPEFULLY PUT IN A COUPLE OF PHOTOS LATER. What an awesome overnight trip out on to Milford Sound - just perfect conditions to see Mitre Peak, the opportunity to kayak out on Harrisons Inlet and John even jumped in for a very brief swim (for which read 10 seconds!) Last time we went to Milford it had been raining heavily and the sheer fiord sides were dancing with hundreds of waterfalls. ... This time we were able to appreciate the scale of the fiord sides (the cluoud was too low before) in places rising vertically 1000m (and a further 1000m below the waterline as well ! - There were still the permanent waterfalls to appreciate - Bowen Falls, the 500m high Stirling Falls (3 times the height of Niagara)and the more delicate Bridal Veil Falls.WE WILL HOPEFULLY PUT IN A COUPLE OF PHOTOS LATER. What an awesome overnight trip out on to Milford Sound - just perfect conditions to see Mitre Peak, the opportunity to kayak out on Harrisons Inlet and John even jumped in for a very brief swim (for which read 10 seconds!) Last time we went to Milford it had been raining heavily and the sheer fiord sides were dancing with hundreds of waterfalls. ... This time we were able to appreciate the scale of the fiord sides (the cluoud was too low before) in places rising vertically 1000m (and a further 1000m below the waterline as well ! - There were still the permanent waterfalls to appreciate - Bowen Falls, the 500m high Stirling Falls (3 times the height of Niagara)and the more delicate Bridal Veil Falls....

Feb 3, 2009 - Fiordland and the Big Fish

“What is a fiord?” we pondered as we pulled out of Wanaka heading to Te Anau. PB sandwich time! It’s also the first time we’ve been cold and the long underwear and fleeces have come out! This morning we did a two hour “cruise” in the Milford Sound. ... We found out what a fiord is – it’s when the glacier cuts through mountain to get to the ocean (don’t look it up because I might not have that quite right).“What is a fiord?” we pondered as we pulled out of Wanaka heading to Te Anau. PB sandwich time! It’s also the first time we’ve been cold and the long underwear and fleeces have come out! This morning we did a two hour “cruise” in the Milford Sound. ... We found out what a fiord is – it’s when the glacier cuts through mountain to get to the ocean (don’t look it up because I might not have that quite right)....