Napier

I'm glad that they've kept their Art Deco alive - I like it!

Lehdestä luin,

oli miehellä kuin... Muutenkin tänään järki voitti- en lähtenyt koluamaan sivupolkuja!

Franz Josef Glacier

Just a glimpse of the start of the glasier, as I did only ride by it.

Fox Glacier

It's an another world ! I participated only in the half-day walk that visits only the lowest parts of the glacier, but even this gave ample hints, what may lay in the other parts of the glacier.

From sunrise to sunset

Moving northwards today, maybe reaching the glaciers tomorrow...

Around Caitlin

This is the southmost area of south island, with sea lions, penguins(yellow eye), prevailing winds and the home of World Fastest Indian. I did the pilgrim trip to the Hardware shop(!), where Burt Munro's Special bikes are on display. Offerings to the God of Speed - I didnt take any pictures from this holy place of petrol heads.

Doubtful Sounds

The south-west corner of south island is just beautiful, and weather unpredictable... In addition to the attractions of nature, there's all kind of touristic sights too, like the Museum of Toys and Transportation near Wanaka. It has an eclictic collection of toys, fire engines, airplanes (Mig-21), old cars, chainsaws, meat mincers and whatnots. Pretty much mindblowing experience, as the whole display is packed quite tightly.

The Fiordland provides natural sights not unlike Norway, as well as a good spot for a water power station - which is located deep underground.

Te Anau is truly the gateway to this area, and the road between Milford and it provides breathtaking views - unless it rains with clouds hanging low. Scenery was totally transformed on the way back, as sun had burned through the clouds. I didn't have the time to ride all the way, and there was a warning about black ice on the higher parts of the road.