…know that the world's smallest penguins make their home in New Zealand? The little penguins (also known as little blue penguins) stand at just over 25 cm and weigh around one kg. They are found on most of New Zealand's coastline. You can pay to see little penguins at dusk in Oamaru (South Island),…
…is another peaceful forest lake with good fishing—a 40 minute walk takes you to the penguin colony at Monro Beach. The long one-lane bridge over the Haast River leads you into the settlement of Haast, once a construction camp for the Ministry of Works (the government department responsible for…
…Moeraki is another peaceful forest lake with good fishing - a 40 minute walk takes you to the penguin colony at Monro Beach. The long one-lane bridge over the Haast River leads you into the settlement of Haast, once a construction camp for the Ministry of Works (the government department responsible…
…is another peaceful forest lake with good fishing—a 40 minute walk takes you to the penguin colony at Monro Beach. The long one-lane bridge over the Haast River leads you into the settlement of Haast, once a construction camp for the Ministry of Works (the government department responsible for…
…into the rugged ranges and local pubs make a feature of stuffed animal trophies. Just north of Haast is Lake Moeraki, a peaceful forest lake with good fishing—a 40 minute walk takes you to the penguin colony at Monro Beach. Next is pretty Lake Paringa, where you can enjoy a delicious meal of…
…into the rugged ranges and local pubs make a feature of stuffed animal trophies. Just north of Haast is Lake Moeraki, a peaceful forest lake with good fishing—a 40 minute walk takes you to the penguin colony at Monro Beach. Next is pretty Lake Paringa, where you can enjoy a delicious meal of…
…into the rugged ranges and local pubs make a feature of stuffed animal trophies. Just north of Haast is Lake Moeraki, a peaceful forest lake with good fishing—a 40 minute walk takes you to the penguin colony at Monro Beach. Next is pretty Lake Paringa, where you can enjoy a delicious meal of…
…night) DAY 3 - Franz Josef to Lake Wanaka There is time this morning to explore the glacier before departing for Wanaka. You will drive through the Haast Pass and spectacular native bush until reaching Otago and the head of Lake Wanaka. Follow the lake edge to the township. Stay: Wanaka (2 nights)…