We work up to a very foggy, cloudy morning. We weren’t sure if we would get a chance to actually see Mount Cook today. (we were happy we at least saw the peak briefly on the drive in) We decided to go on the 2 hikes that we had planned on and even had a local tell us that the sky would not clear up for us to see it. Despite the fog, we enjoyed our hike up to the Terminal Lake Lookout. It was a tough climb, but it was definitely worth it!
View of Terminal Lake and the Tasman Glacier-we enjoyed climbing on the rocks and taking fun photos!
Tasman Glacier Face
Boat rides through the icebergs
After our first hike, we headed over to another trail and caught our first glimpse through the breaking clouds of the peak of Mt. Cook!
It was still quite cloudy, but some of us continued on the hike (with Hallie taking a snooze on my back), while others waited up on the viewing platform.
The clouds finally parted and we had some amazing views of the mountain peaks! That local was SO wrong and we were thrilled!!!!
Then we had some fun playing with the iPhone’s panoramic options!
On to the next stop while still taking in the stunning beauty of the highest peak in Australasia and the surrounding vibrant blue waters.
From here we made a pit stop at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Tekapo.
The kids liked the bronze statue of a New Zealand Collie Sheepdog. The statue is in recognition of the role of the sheepdog in their livelihoods.
Hallie and her rocks!
We made it to our hotel in Christchurch in time for take away Thai food, hide and seek and a dance party!
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