We decided to squeeze in one more hike before we left Aoraki, we were so transfixed by the mountain and wanted to bask in its shadow as long as possible.
Tasman Glacier View was our selected hike. They were constructing stairs all the way up it, which were difficult to navigate around.
I'm sure by now, it's much easier.
The views at the top were beautiful, but the hike itself wasn't as fun as Hooker Valley.
The trail also offered great views of the valley and mountains in the opposite direction of Aoraki, where the snow melt flows into Lake Pukaki.
On the way back down Lake Pukaki, it was a much clearer day than our journey up.
I like this anamorphic shot.
The pointy peak in the center is Aoraki, clearly visible today.
We drove through picturesque, diverse landscapes along the way.
On the way to Queenstown, we stopped in Arrowtown for lunch and a stroll.
It's a cute little town formed during a gold rush, and it has lots of little shops. We had a solid lunch at The Fork and Tap, where we could sit outside in the shade and listen to the birds sing. It was a wonderful setting. I'd drink many a beer there if I lived nearby.
A little further up the road, we pulled into Queenstown where remarkable experiences awaited.
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