12.29.2009

Arthur's Pass Day trip.

Yesterday we headed out of Christchurch towards Arthur's Pass; Mike's favorite area for tramps. I look forward to doing them all with him some day. It is such a beautiful area with moody and contrasting landscapes--but that is New Zealand for you. One minute you are in a rainforest and the next you amidst dry rocky hills and the next you are at the beach.

Kea birds and Viaduct Overlook


Arthur's Pass and Devil's Punchbowl Falls Walk










Castle Hill



Some of the differing landscapes in the 2 hour drive from
Arthur's Pass back to Christchurch


The roadtripper

8 comments:

Rich Vial said...

I really need to see that bird!

Let the Good Times Roll said...

Chris, I have LOVED looking at your blog. New Zealand looks absolutely beautiful. What an awesome break from the cold harsh Vermont winter! And that Christmas breakfast spread looked amazing! How fun!

paula said...

Have a great time it goes all to fast.

Gail said...

stop stop stop... cant cope cant cope, cant cooooppee.... booohooooo
beautiful... but waaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!

Charlotte Rose said...

I love the pictures and the bird at the top: ) Pretty: )

Jared said...

Great Pictures.

Sara said...

Gorgeous pictures, Chris. WOW. I need to visit NZ...

Alio said...

amazed by those eyes! striking boy, love the all blacks onezie!