When looking back at our first 6 weeks exploring New Zealand, I wanted to reflect on some of the highlights and favorite parts of our trip (NOTE: These were done independently, but surprisingly we came out with quite similar answers!)
Favorite Tramps:
Jenna
1. Hiking the mountain ridge along the Kepler Track
2. Tramping through the snow at the Milford Track summit
3. Exploring the Gold Mining tunnels of Karangahake Gorge
Jordan
1. Playing in the snow at McKinnon Pass on the Milford Track
2. Hiking the mountain ridge along the Kepler Track
3. Ruakuri Scenic Walk in Waitmo
Favorite Activities:
Jenna
2. Hang Gliding
Jordan
2. Rotorua Luge
Favorite Scenic Drive:
Jenna
1. Coastal drive near Kaikoura
2. Waterfall mountains of Milford Sound
3. Twisty roads through the rainforest mountains towards Hot Water Beach
Jordan
1. Waterfall mountains of Milford Sound
2. Bush mountains between Taupo and Taurmarunui
3. Coastal drive near Kaikoura
Favorite Food:
Jenna
1. Green shell NZ mussels
2. Queenstown famous Ferg Burger
3. Maori steak bread
Jordan
1. Queenstown famous Ferg Burger
2. Maori mussel fritter on a fry bread
3. Green shell NZ mussels
Favorite Campsites/Hostels:
Jenna
1. Moke Lake (Queenstown)
2. Gillespies Beach (Fox Glacier)
3. Tasman Bay Backpackers (because of the fudge cake & icecream, free wifi, and free breakfast)
Jordan
1. Moke Lake (Queenstown)
2. Okareka Lake (Rotorua)
3. Tasman Bay Backpackers (because of the vibe)
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Collage of our favorite experiences in our 6 week adventure |
Top things still on our ‘To-Do’ List
Jenna
1. Heli-Rafting
2. Zorbing
Jordan
1. More Tramps (Tongariro, Copland)
2. Mountaineering (with crampons, ice axes & ropes)
3. Zorbing
You haven't even headed north of Auckland yet! There is so much to enjoy in this beautiful country – and then you can start all over again!
Lol….I had to look up Zorbing.
North of Auckland is definitely on the list. Sooo much to do. I think we need to take the whole year off…