On our first day in New Zealand, we drove from Christ Church to Lake Brunner after spending the night in the very good Sudima Hotel at the airport.
We drove through the Canterbury Plains which consists of beautiful farm houses and their lands. We drove up into the hills and on through Arthur’s Pass. Spectacular scenery – hills, mountains, lakes and huge river beds. Single lane bridges all the way. We stopped at Arthur’s Pass Store for lunch then continued on to Lake Brunner. A gravel road leads in and out of the Lodge so the car became a strange chalky colour.
We arrived about mid-afternoon and were met by our charming hostess, Julie. She showed us to our room. All the bedrooms have names. Ours was called, “The Iron Maiden “.Very comfortable. That evening we drove to Kumera an old gold-mining town nearby and had a very good dinner at the Adelphi Theatre Hotel. Back to bed where we slept like logs until 9 next morning. Julie had a delicious breakfast prepared for us, then we were ready to explore!
Castle Hill, Arthur’s Pass.
Views of Arthur’s Pass
Feeling a bit chilly.
Single lane bridge over one of the many river beds.
Some of the locals.
Another local – a Kea. The only alpine parrot in the world.
A half tunnel ahead.
Lake Brunner. A pity it isn’t sunny. A couple of fishermen in the pic below.
Coming up to the lodge from the lake
Lake Brunner Lodge.
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