We spend 2 nights at Te Anau (2nd stop) as accommodation at Milford sound are totally full. Guess it could be a blessing in disguise? Read April’s blog for more information.
Took a cruise at Miford Sound. The cruise was awesome. Although the clouds were a little low when we took the cruise, it still look really majestic. And, with an annual rain fall of more than 6m, we were really lucky that it was not raining that day.
This was taken near Homer Tunnel (entrance when you come from Te Anau). We took a stroll around and found this nice place.
A stop while driving up to Milford Sound.
This is Kea. The world’s only alpine parrot. Found in New Zealand South Island. They love rubber so much that will will keep chewing the rubbers around the car side window.
Milford Sound Cruise by Real Journeys
Its interesting how this tree actually grab hold onto the rocks. The guide was telling us that these tress actually grab onto each other and grow together.
One of the permanent water fall in Milford Sound and of course my lovely April.
This was close to the harbour. You could probably kayak right into the water fall if I’m not wrong.
Surrounded by sheer rock faces on both sides.
Nature is just so amazing
Seal lazing around
Drive back to Te Anau
The Chasm
Nicely balanced rock
Our good friend – Kea~!!! findings rubber to chew on
Homers Tunnel
The tunnel is straight and was originally single-lane and gravel-surfaced. The tunnel walls remain unlined granite. The east portal end is at 945 m elevation; the tunnel runs 1270 m at approximately a 1:10 gradient down to the western portal. Until it was sealed and enlarged it was the longest gravel-surfaced tunnel in the world (information from Wiki)
The interior is really cool, you will see melted ice dripping down on your car as you drive.
Entrance to Homer Tunnel from Te Anau.
It was initially fogging in the morning when we drove passed. Luckily it cleared up totally when we were heading back. Decided to experience some “glacier” before we reach Fox Glacier.
It was errr, slippery and fun.
Happy happy girl.
Not sure how such a rock end up here.
That little car in the center belongs to us. That’s how far we trekked.
This was taken on our way from Te Anau to Queenstown (our 3rd stop for the trip)
Wild flowers
