New Zealand Hiking and Sightseeing - Part 2

New Zealand (South Island) 16D14N hiking and sightseeing trip from 2-17 March 2025 ... 

This photo album contains photos for activities of: 

(a) travelling from Wanaka to Franz Josef; 

(b) from Franz Josef to Aoraki/Mount Cook passing by Omarama town; 

(c) hiking at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park with scenic view and the snow-capped mountains in the background.

Do CLICK HERE for photos taken by yours truly, KC Leong, using a Nikon mirrorless camera.

Visiting Puzling World (at Wanaka)

Scenic view point en route to Franz Josef; we were here for toilet break

Buying of grocery at 4-Square supermarket in Franz Josef

The Reflection Pond at Franz Josef

The hostel at Franz Josef

Omarama junction (from Franz Josef to Aorari/Mount Cook). I have been here in my maiden trip 13 years ago, overnight at the hotel behind the petrol station

The hostel at Aorari/Mount Cook with the snow-capped mountains in the background

Even when in the dorm, there is the view of the snow-capped mountains

The ladies are busy cooking dinner (Josephine Lee, Vandy Yap, Felicia Hew)

Getting ready to hike the mountains at Aorari/Mount Cook National Park

Hiking Sealy Tarns Trek

Sealy Tarns Viewpoint ... Josephine Lee

Sealy Tarns Viewpoint with a pond

Kea Point Trek

After completing Sealy Tarns and Kea Point treks, we return to our car eating our packed lunch, then continue to hike Hooker Valley Trek

Hooker Valley Trek - it was sunny; hence, umbrella would provide a larger shades below and cooling effect

The end point of Hooker Valley Trek for a round trip of 10km. We started the hike at 9am and completed by 5pm, spending a total of 8 hours for the three treks.

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Posted by KC Leong