The only way to really appreciate the grandeur of the fjord is to get out on a boat. We were really luck with the weather - it rains almost every day in the sound. Fjordland is one of the wettest places on the planet and it rained heavily as we arrived. The result is literally hundreds of waterfalls as the rain spills off the almost vertical mountain slopes and cliff faces. We sailed in the afternoon, spent the night out on the water and sailed back into the sound from the Tasman sea the following morning. Below are some of the images we took along the way.
8AM in he morning on the deck. It does not look cold but believe me it was real brass monkey stuff out there.
There were actually two boats that sailed out together and anchored in the same area. This is a shot of the other boat and it gives some idea of the scale of the place.
Every morning should of course start with a quick shower. This is a shower the South Island way!
Some of the hundreds of waterfalls along the sides of the fjord. Plenty of places to take that shower.
Sister ship of the Milford Mariner, the Milford Wanderer.
Lor having disembarked from the Milford Mariner.
Apart from the fjords themselves the whole area is full of stunning lakes and mountains. We have chosen to take many of the shots in black and white as this shows the shadows and contrast more effectively.
Queenstown is a great base for hiking and outdoor activities in general. The town sits on a lake surrounded by mountains. We climbed Ben Lomond ( sounds Scottish doesn't it!?). Ay 5250 Ft ( compared to Carrantuohil 3414) it took a bit of sweat and tears but was worth it for the view.
D on the summit of Ben Lomond.
D with some young one he met on the summit. From Limerick would you believe!!
Just for variety - some more mountains.
Aeriel view of Queenstown in the evening light taken on the way down. Thats all for today - We´re knackered.
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