{"id":5329,"date":"2014-09-07T17:58:59","date_gmt":"2014-09-07T16:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/?p=5329"},"modified":"2026-09-09T09:32:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:32:46","slug":"neuseeland-2014-tag-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/neuseeland-2014-tag-2\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand 2014 \u2013 Day 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

We had to set off very early that day, as it was one of the longest journeys of the whole trip. We were treated to blue skies as we set off. We left Lake Tekapo<\/strong> via the SH8<\/em>. From Lake Pukaki<\/strong>, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the summit of Mt Cook<\/strong> in good weather. The landscape changes noticeably the closer you get to Omarama<\/strong> and Lindis Pass<\/strong>. The weather had changed too \u2013 it became overcast and really chilly. What\u2019s more, in places the wind was blowing so strongly that you could barely drive any faster than walking pace to stay on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The area around Omarama<\/strong> is world-famous amongst glider pilots; it boasts unique thermal conditions that are ideal for the sport. Shortly after Omarama<\/strong>, you can also see the limestone cliffs on the right-hand side. After Lindis Pass<\/strong>, the route continues southwards to Cromwell<\/strong>, along the shores of Lake Dunstan<\/strong>. In Cromwell<\/strong>, turn right onto the SH8B<\/em> and the SH6<\/em> towards Queenstown<\/strong>. The route takes you through the Kawarau<\/strong> Gorge and is correspondingly winding. On the way to Queenstown, you pass the famous Bungy Bridge (more on that later \ud83d\ude42 ). Just before Queenstown<\/strong>, we turned left and followed the SH6<\/em> along Lake Wakatipu<\/strong> towards Kingston\/Lumsden<\/strong>. After around 100 km, you reach the SH94<\/em>, which you follow all the way to Te Anau<\/strong> through vast farmland, past huge red deer and sheep farms. Te Anau<\/strong>, the small town on the lake of the same name, is the starting point for New Zealand\u2019s fjords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After we\u2019d found our accommodation quite quickly (Avon House B&B \u2013 thanks to the sat-nav), our \u2018landlady\u2019 Aloma promptly served us a hot drink. We had lovely rooms here too and had a good chat with her husband, Jon. He works on cruise ships, explaining the sights to tourists \u2013 and he also helped with the production of *The Lord of the Rings* \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc64 About the person: John Von Tunzelman<\/h5>\n\n\n\n