Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Punakaiki & Hanmer Springs

Monday 28th January- a fabulous drive to Westport along the spectacular Coast Road. Stopped at Punakaiki (Pancake Rocks) along the way.
These have been formed as a result of the powerful Tasman Sea surging into the sea caves and blasting spray high out of the blowholes. Brilliant. :-)
We also walked around the Punakaiki Cavern before setting off to our campsite in Westport.
A lovely day.
Looking forward to Hanmer Springs tomorrow.


Hanmer Springs
Up early this morning as we had a long drive to Hanmer Springs.
Arrived here early afternoon, settled in at the campsite and then walked down to the thermal pools which are set in breathtaking natural landscape, surrounded by forests and mountains.
A very relaxing afternoon spent bathing in the pools where the temperatures ranged from 33-42 degrees Celcius. Bliss.


L & R x

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

all your comments and pictures sound wonderful. you will have a lovely record of your travels. i am printing them out for us and Aunty Ivy to keep.
Love you lots MUM xxxxx