Methven
In Methven, we had an awesome AirBnB host , who told us how incredible the drive was to Queenstown, our next stop.  Instead of jumping on a flight, we decided to drive.  Thank God we listened to her because I saw the prettiest landscape o
Lake Tekapo
The church of the Good Shepherd  is a popular tourist location to watch the stars beside the lake.  At first glance, I thought this place was stunning.  But, then we drove further south...
Lake Pukaki
Further toward Mount Cook is the Tasman Glacier lake which runs into Lake Pukaki.  I probably wouldn't be so obsessed with the SI if it wasn't for this place.  I mean, LOOK AT IT.  Have you ever seen something with water that clear?
Milford Sound
Milford Sound is a rainforest and considered one of the wettest places on earth.  After a rain, thousands of waterfalls cascade down the cliffs.  Waking up to this view was nothing short of spectacular.  Once the rain stops, the wat
Queenstown
It's also home to any and everything "extreme."  If you can think of something crazy to do, it probably originated here.  The first ever commercial bungee jump was off a bridge in Queenstown.  Since then, they've added one of the worl
Arthur's Pass
Genuinely, I wish I could say something bad about the South Island, so people wouldn't know how amazing it is.  But, it's impossible to be that good of a liar.  It's nothing short of marvelous, and I envy the people who live there every da
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