Length of stay: 1 day
Visited: April 2025
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is located in the Southern Alps and features many majestic mountains. The most notable of which is Mount Cook, also known as Aoraki, which translates to “Cloud Piercer” in Maori. Standing at 3,724 metres, it is the tallest peak in New Zealand. The park also contains numerous glaciers which have dramatically sculpted and shaped the landscape, leaving behind valleys, turquoise rivers and glacier lagoons.
It dipped below freezing overnight. The heater in our room wasn’t the greatest, but the bed had an electric blanket on top of the mattress, which kept us warm overnight. It was tough to get out of bed the next morning, but we were eager to visit Aoraki/Mount Cook. We planned to spend the day hiking and the weather was supposed to be beautiful.
After eating a hot breakfast, we packed our day packs and headed out. From Twizel it’s about a 45 minute drive to get to the park. It was an extremely scenic drive as most of the route follows the western shore of Lake Pukaki, an extremely picturesque alpine lake. We pulled over at a few scenic overlooks, including Peters Lookout, which gave us a nice view of the landscape and a preview of where we were heading.
Lake Pukaki used to be much smaller and shallower. It was dammed at the southern end for hydroelectricity generation and as a result, the lake had almost doubled in length and the water level was raised by nearly 50 metres. The landscape around the lake has also dramatically changed over time. Several species of pine trees were planted to provide shelter and prevent erosion. However their seeds started to spread, smothering much of the native vegetation. In 2011, efforts were made to transform the edge of the lake, which required eradicating the pines and returning the shoreline to its natural state.
The most popular trail in the area is the Hooker Valley Track (10km, easy). So that’s where we started. We arrived at the main parking lot just before 9:30am and it was already quite busy and mostly full. We found a shaded spot off along the side of the road and parked there. Our little one was still sleeping in the back, so we quietly got our day packs ready, changed into our hiking boots, and took turns using the restrooms.
It was a bit chilly outside (only 5°C), but the sun was shining. As soon as M woke up, which didn’t take long after we stopped, we set forth on the trail. The path is wide, gravel and relatively flat. And the views of the snow-capped mountains were stunning. We were thankful for a bit of shade when we started, but for the most part, the trail was in full sun. And it didn’t take long for us to warm up and shed a layer.
Along the way there are three swinging bridge crossings and several short detours to check out a point of interest or to get a better view of the area. The alpine scenery was beautiful, but the trail was a bit too crowded for our liking. We were a little concerned about the bridge crossings as no one seemed to pay attention to the 20 person limit despite the cautionary (yet funny) signage.
The trail ends at Hooker Lake near the base of Aoraki/Mount Cook. This seemed like the perfect spot to take a break, let M out of the backpack carrier, eat a snack, and admire the views. There were a few smaller icebergs in the lake. And we even heard a chunk of ice split off from a larger iceberg, creating some ripples and waves in the water.
It’s an out and back trail so we turned around and retraced our steps. We made a detour to check out Alpine Tarn.
Even though we were hiking on the same trail, the scenery looked a bit different from the other the direction of travel. The landscape was still equally impressive.
Overall it took us 2.5 hours to complete the trail. We took a break to eat lunch in the car before heading to the Tasman Glacier. Getting there required driving to a different parking lot and crossing a one-way bridge. The one-way bridges are quite common in New Zealand. Typically there’s an arrow to indicate who has right of way depending on the direction of travel. But if a car is already driving on the bridge when another car pulls up, common sense would dictate that that car on the bridge has the right of way. But here we were, half way over the bridge, when another car started coming towards us. Confused, we stopped and started reversing because the other car kept inching closer towards us. We ended up bumping into the guardrail, which caused a small scratch and dent on the back of the car. We were grateful the guardrail was there though, otherwise we likely would have ended up in the ditch.
We weren’t impressed. But we weren’t going to let that ruin our day. We set out to hike the Tasman Glacier View Track (1.5km, easy to intermediate). The trail is short but it’s all uphill with lots of stairs and steps. In retrospect we should have used the baby carrier backpack, but little M loves being in her front facing carrier more. And I don’t blame her as it’s the best seat in the house to enjoy the views.
Mid-way up there’s a detour to Blue Lakes, which we decided to check out. We walked around the first lake along a short and narrow path. There was someone in front of us who said the trail ended, so we turned around and walked back to the Tasman Glacier View Track. As we made our way further up, we got a better view and saw that there was actually more pools.
Blue Lakes were once fed by the Tasman Glacier and had more of an icy blue appearance. They were also bigger. Today the glacier has shrunk and water no longer flows into the Blue Lakes. As a result, the lakes now get their water from rainwater and they are a greenish colour from algae.
We had a bit more climbing to do before reaching the overlook. Naturally we had to stop every so often to take in the sweeping views of the valley (and catch our breaths).
But the real show stopper was the view of Tasman Glacier. It is the longest glacier in New Zealand.
We were done for the day, or rather our legs were. So we headed back to Twizel. Baby M fell asleep in the car, so we kept driving around to let her keep sleeping. But we eventually came to a stop due to a sheep crossing. They were being moved to another field which required walking along part of the road to get there. As soon as we stopped, M was up. But this way she got to see all the sheep in action too.
We made one more detour to stop at the grocery store to pick up something for dinner before returning to our accommodations.
L
Not a fan of swing bridges, but the views are gorgeous and baby M is adorable.
I get that. The swinging bridges are much worse with more people on them. They provided a beautiful view of the river though. Baby M was in her happy place – enjoying nature!
Wow man, the scenery is absolutely stunning!! Amazing, I can only imagine how it would be to actually see it in person, thanks for sharing!! Baby M is so adorable! 🥰❤️
It was tough to put my camera down. The views of the mountains and alpine landscape were stunning. I’m so glad we had beautiful weather to soak it all in. Baby M enjoyed the outing as well.
Wonderful! ☺️
We couldn’t have asked for better conditions. And a happy baby = a happy mom!
Aw that’s wonderful! ☺️
Your photos are stunning, Linda! What fantastic, jawdroppingly gorgeous scenery. It reminds me of the Rockies a bit but also not. Iceland also has those one-way bridges everywhere but there’s a light that shows if it’s occupied. I’m surprised the NZ ones don’t have something similar. I have to say that I might have been stubborn and waited for the other one to back up if I had been on the bridge first! And ignoring the weight restrictions on the footbridge would have given me pause, too. Such a great photo of the three of you!
Thanks for your kind words. We encountered some sketchy weather on this trip, but I’m so glad we had clear skies and sunshine while exploring Aoraki/Mount Cook. The mountain scenery was marvellous.
The light idea for the one-way bridges is a great idea. There are a lot of one-way bridges in New Zealand. And for the most part, they were fine to cross. This was our only instance of it not working out well. It was likely some dumb stubborn tourist that wasn’t paying attention. Thankfully we didn’t get charged for the scratch and dent on the rental car!
I love all the stunning photos, but nothing beats baby M’s cuteness. New Zealand offers its majestic views shown in this post. The road blocked by sheep is a wonderful stop. Glad, baby M witness them. I enjoyed this lovely post, Linda. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your lovely comment. Agreed, nothing beats M’s cuteness! I’m so happy she loves being outside. I hope her love of nature will only continue to grow. We ended up seeing a few sheep crossings while in New Zealand. We didn’t mind the hold up as it was neat to witness. And M had a blast seeing all the sheep.
Surely, it pleases M’s sight. She will be a nature lover, I’m certain. My pleasure, Linda. Stay amazing!
As a nature lover myself, I sure hope so! Enjoy the rest of your day.
Thank you, Linda
Such stunning scenery Linda and the weather couldn’t have been better. That was terribly rude of that other car on the narrow bridge that kept edging forward necessitating you to reverse. Hope your accidental damage cover on the rental car covered it. Otherwise what a lovely day!
Oh I know. We really lucked out with the weather while visiting Mount Cook. The bridge incident definitely put a damper on things, but I’m glad it didn’t interfere with our itinerary. Thankfully the car rental company didn’t charge us extra for the scratch and dent. Phew!
Hi. Spending time in beautiful places such as this is good for the mind and emotions. Take care. Have a good week!
Absolutely. Spending time in nature is good for the body, mind and soul. I’m a firm believer that it’s good for our general well-being. Thanks for reading and leaving a comment. Enjoy the rest of the week as well. Linda
Such gorgeous mountain scenery. Looks like you made a good selection of scenic trails, despite the crowds. I’m surprised that Mt. Cook is only 3,700m. I always thought it was much higher. Maggie
The scenery was breathtaking and I’m glad we had nice weather for hiking and to enjoy the views. The mountains in the Southern Alps aren’t nearly as tall as those in the Rocky Mountains. But they are still impressive!
Wow, so many beautiful photos and snowy mountain peaks, Linda 🙂 I am so glad to see you had a fantastic time visiting this gorgeous place (well, except for getting a dent on the back of the rental car). I think it’s safe to say that the park is one of the country’s most beautiful places due to its stunning alpine landscapes, including the highest peak in New Zealand and impressive glaciers. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
Thanks Aiva! Mount Cook is one of the highlights of New Zealand and I can easily see why. The mountain scenery is beautiful. I’m so glad we had nice weather to go for a couple of hikes and just soak in our surroundings. Even with the one-way bridge carfuffle, we still had an enjoyable outing. Thankfully the car rental company didn’t notice the minor damage when we returned the car. Thanks for reading. Enjoy the rest of the week. Linda
Stunning views Linda and the one reason we are heading back, er one of the reasons. We need to see this area, Lake Tekapo and Arthur’s Pass. Hopefully we are all booked soon. Can’t wait to take these walks. Happy Monday to you all. Allan
It’s such an incredibly scenic area and is definitely worth returning to NZ to visit. Glad to hear everything is mostly booked. You must be getting excited for your trip! Enjoy the rest of the week! Linda
Thanks for your warning on the NZeTAs. We have them both already. As to the Landing cards, do they need to be filled out on line or do they still hand out paper versions on board. Cheers
Glad to hear that you planned ahead with your NZeTAs, which was something we failed to do, but thankfully got them just in time. You can fill in your NZ declaration card online. I believe we did this as part of our check-in process with Air New Zealand.
Wow…beautiful!! Loved it!! Great captures!!
Thanks for your kind words. The landscape was very picturesque.
Beautiful scenery made even better by the crystal clear cold air, makes everything so precise. Worth braving the cold for huh. I take it you didn’t give the other driver a bout of road rage…!?
The cooler weather was actually quite nice for hiking. We’re Canadians so we don’t do road rage! If anything, we’d probably be the ones to apologize. We were actually pretty annoyed though and flipped the driver off. Whatever. At least we didn’t end up in the ditch. And the car rental company didn’t even notice the scratch and dent when we returned it. So, can’t complain too much!
Absolutely breathtakingly gorgeous scenery; what a great opportunity. It’s odd that people weren’t paying attention to the sign on the footbridge; I hate to think of the possibilities. Lovely photo of the three of you; baby M is so cute with her little pink nose!
The landscape was postcard worthy. I’m so glad we had clear skies and sunshine to enjoy the scenery and go on a couple of hikes. We crossed a lot of one-way bridges in NZ and this was the only time we encountered an issue. It was likely some dumb stubborn tourist who wasn’t paying attention. I’m just glad there wasn’t any major damage. The car rental company didn’t even notice the scratch when we returned our car.
Great walk. The mountains are so majestic 🤩
The hiking was excellent. I’m glad the path was in good condition without any roots or large rocks, otherwise I’d likely have tripped from just staring up at the mountains!
There was lovely light for this hike; the contrast between the blue sky and the white mountains created a beautiful perspective.
You’re right, the soft morning light and blue skies really complimented the alpine landscape. I’m so glad we had pleasant weather to hike a few of the trails.
Linda, these alpine and glacial views are stunning. I can feel the chill of the air but also the thrill of the hike – and that scary bridge and guardrail incident. The smile on Baby M and all your faces are priceless. What adventures she’s already been on in her young life and you’ve captured them all so beautifully for her to remember one day!
New Zealand is definitely moving up on my wishlist to visit one day thanks to you three!
The landscape was breathtaking. I’m glad the first hike we did was relatively flat and free from any roots or large rocks, which meant I could stare up at the snowcapped mountains without as much fear of tripping. Baby M had the best seat in the house. Although now she’s more into walking for herself rather than being in her baby carrier.
There are a lot of one-way bridges in NZ. And this was the only instance where we had an incident. Likely some dumb Jamoke who wasn’t paying attention and then expected us to get out of their way. Thankfully the car rental company didn’t seem to notice the scratch and didn’t charge us anything extra. Phew!
I hope you’re able to visit NZ someday. I would honestly go back in a heartbeat if I could swing taking another long vacation from work! In the meantime I’ll just enjoy this long weekend coming up. Hard to believe these are the final days of summer.
Enjoy the final summer long weekend! Good luck with the busier commute to work with back to school this week!
You as well! And I hope all goes well with T’s first day of school. M is starting day care on Tuesday.
Good luck to M! What a big milestone for you all.
Thanks! I don’t know who is going to cry more – her or me (probably me)!
Probably you! 😂
Most definitely me! It actually went really well yesterday. She didn’t cry at all. And today she can stay for a bit longer. She was definitely very clingy when we picked her up though. But all that stimulation must have tired her out because she went down for a 3 hour nap at home afterwards. It was glorious! Hopefully T had a delightful first day of school.
Glad to hear it went well. The clinginess will fade as she gets used to the routine and environment. I kinda miss those days now. 🤣
Awwww. It’s pretty amazing how quickly kids can grow and adapt. At least we have the memories and lots of pictures! Enjoy the weekend!
WOW this hike is absolutely breathtaking. You rphotos are stunning, so I can only imagine in real life. No wonder all three of you are smiling so broadly in the photo 🙂
The alpine landscape was stunning, which made for some great photography and hiking. Life doesn’t get much better than this sometimes!
Absolutely stunning mountain views! That is such a great family photo too 🙂
The landscape looked so picture postcard worthy. I must have taken a few hundred pictures that day. And I’m glad I got a good one of all three of us smiling!
Oh wow, this is so so pretty! Especially that first hike. Yikes about both bridge situations, though. What was that driver thinking? And I’d be very nervous to exceed the limit on a swinging bridge. I’m glad that one ended well, at least. Also, I love the photo of Lake Pukaki with the ripple!
There’s always something special about being in the mountains. The views from the swinging bridges were dynamite, but we tried not to linger long given the capacity limit. It was a bit unsettling how many people seemed undistributed by the warnings. Maybe the one-way bridge should have had a warning though. Thankfully the car rental company didn’t notice the scratch and dent.
Outstanding! Could you dream of a place more lovely!?!
Oh I know. This was such a highlight from our time in New Zealand. And I’m glad we had fabulous weather to soak it all in.
What an incredibly beautiful place! Those snow-covered mountains are stunning, and so is the hiking trail. The approaching car on the one-way bridge sounds like a tricky situation (maybe you should have just kept driving forward, but I assume you were the ‘nice guys’ here 😉). I can see that Baby M really enjoyed herself on this trip … you do realise that you’ll have to take her back to NZ when she is older to experience everything again, right!
The scenery was breathtaking. It’s funny because we encountered a lot of one-way bridges in NZ and this was the only instance where had an issue. The guy probably wasn’t paying attention and I guess assumed we should be the ones to back up even though we were in the middle of the bridge AND had right of way. Ridiculous. But I guess it’s better that we reverse rather than stand our ground and be aggressive. And yes, baby M loved our trip and being outside so much. One of her first words was “tree”. And hey, I wouldn’t say no to a return trip to NZ!
What gorgeous scenery!! And your smiling faces just add the loveliness. 🥰 I agree with you, it would make sense whoever is on the bridge first should get to finish crossing. I liked your reply to another commentor about being Canadians so you don’t road rage. LOL.
It’s funny because even if we weren’t in the middle of the bridge, we actually had right of way to cross first. But whatever, it’s not worth getting into a fight over (we’re definitely typical Canadians!). The car rental company didn’t end up charging us for the scratch, so we can’t complain too much. And I’m glad we didn’t let it ruin our day.
How magnificent! I’m glad the weather was perfect when you did the hike to Mount Cook and the Tasman Glacier. Reading about how New Zealand is eradicating the pines around Lake Pukaki reminds me of a story about how the country is doing what it can to exterminate invasive species, from plants to birds and mammals. This, after all, is to save the unique native species that were threatened by those introduced by humans. I love that photo of sheep crossing the road.
We couldn’t have asked for better weather. The sun was shining and it was actually quite comfortable temperature-wise for hiking. Here’s hoping the efforts to eradicate the invasive species works out. We’ve had similar issues in Ontario too with certain types of invasive species that have infiltrated our forests, lakes and rivers. Us humans have a way of ruining things, even when we have the best intentions.
What a sweet picture of you all! The scenery on that day was absolutely breathtaking and I just want to step into any one of those pictures. However, I can’t do that because I’m too busy laughing at the sign with the person falling. Nice.
Thanks for your kind words. The mountain scenery was stunning. I’m glad we had fabulous weather to enjoy the views and do some hiking. The bridge crossing sign was great. They also had a funny one of a rock fall with a person underneath it. I wish I took a picture of it.
It sounds positively ideal.
Haha! I love the warning sign for the bridge! What gorgeous photos, thank you 🙂
Thanks for your kind words and for leaving a comment. The warning sign at the swinging bridges was great. I couldn’t resist taking a picture of it. And same with the stunning landscape!
Woo hoo! Mount Cook! I was SO hoping you’d go visit. THANK YOU for the amazing views and the excellent report. There is a famous Canadian Guide named Conrad Kain who climbed many first ascents in Albert and BC. He went to New Zealand and nabbed many firsts there as well. It is a big dream to not only go to NZ, but to see and hopefully climb some of the Mt Cook routes.
Your images are gorgeous, as always. It is such a shame that the Blue Lakes lost it’s colour from the receeding glaciers. The Tasman Glacier looks like it is going strong.
Your photo of all three of you – so cute! Keep them coming L!
Alisen
Mount Cook was such a highlight of our trip to New Zealand. I couldn’t get over how beautiful the mountains are. It’s neat to hear about Conrad Kain and how we made a number of first ascents out west in Canada as well as in New Zealand. We couldn’t do anything super adventurous in terms of hiking because of our little one, but I guess this means we’ll just have to go back someday! NZ is reputed to have an amazing network of backcountry cabins and huts, which are great for multi-day treks.
And agreed, it’s a shame that so many of the glaciers are retreating, which has such a huge impact on the landscape.
I can imagine how spectacular the Mt Cook area was for you and your family. You did SO well, and saw so much of it. I know having a young one can cramp a bit, but you nailed it. You’re a great parent – doing stuff, but being respectful of nap times. Travelling with kids is not easy, and it takes discipline to say, okay time to pack it in for a few hours or until tomorrow. You could write an article on how to successfully travel with a child.
Aww thanks Alisen! I’m pretty happy with how much we were able to do overall with our little one. She did remarkably well with our road trip and moving around every few nights. You’re right, travelling with kids isn’t easy, but it’s totally worth it to share that experience with them. It’s funny how the challenges of travelling with a kid tend to change as they get older. And the stuff you need to pack for them changes too. It keeps me on my toes!
When all else fails in visiting New Zealand, I learned, follow the sheep. Maybe it’s time to change the title of your blog to make it sound more global.
Very true!! And there are A LOT of sheep. There are actually about 4.5 sheep for every person in New Zealand.
Stunning landscapes! Very sorry to read about your bridge crossing. Sounds like the other driver was quite reckless and endangered your safety. Brilliantly creative design of that warning sign for the swinging bridge. That’s a lovely picture of the three of you!
Thanks for your lovely comment. The alpine terrain was very picturesque. We encountered a lot of one way bridges in NZ and this was the only instance where we had an issue with someone clearly not paying attention (or not caring). I’m glad it didn’t ruin our outing though. And the car rental company didn’t end up charging us for the scratch.
Wow! That must have been awesome to hear a chunk of ice split off. It’s amazing to know there are still places in the world that can be visited like that. The images in this post are fantastic… the raw beauty of nature. And I’m so glad the guardrail was there to save you! That must have been a beyond nerve-wracking experience. So frustrating when people do not respect the signs.
It was such a neat experience to hear the crack of a large piece of ice breaking off from one of the icebergs in the glacial lagoon. And yes, thank goodness for that guardrail even if it did leave a scratch on the car. I don’t even want to think about what would have happened if it wasn’t there. Even if we weren’t in the middle of the bridge, we technically also had the right of way. So no idea what buddy was thinking!!
What a spectacularly beautiful part of the world! The scenery’s breathtaking. It’s such a shame the other car on the bridge was so rudely (and dangerously) inconsiderate, some people’s entitlement these days is staggering. But I’m glad you safely got across and the guardrail was there to protect you. The photo of the three of you is adorable – Baby M looks like she’s having the time of her life 🙂
I know, it’s unsettling how ignorant and inconsiderate some people are. The funny thing is that even if we weren’t in the middle of the bridge, we technically still had right of way. So not sure what the confusion was about! I’m just glad the guardrail was there. The car company didn’t even notice the scratch when we returned it, so I guess it all worked out in the end. And we didn’t let the incident interfere with our afternoon hike! As you can tell from smiles, we had a blast enjoying the scenery!
Thanks for sharing your great experience
Thanks for your kind words and for leaving a comment. We had a fabulous time exploring the trails and admiring the scenery at Mount Cook. The landscape looked like something right out of a postcard.
Your photography is amazing, and Baby M’s smile is too! What a cutie!
Thanks for your kind words. M’s smile just melts my heart. She is definitely very adorable.
Linda, what a gorgeous slice of your South Island adventure. I loved riding along that turquoise edge of Lake Pukaki to Peters Lookout, then onto the Hooker Valley Track—your note about the “20 person” swing-bridge signs made me smile. The moment at Hooker Lake with icebergs cracking, followed by those sweeping views from the Tasman Glacier overlook (and the Blue Lakes now green with algae) was beautifully told. Even the one-way-bridge mishap and the sheep crossing added perfect, real-life texture. Thanks for bringing Aoraki/Mount Cook to life—and for the warm family moments with little M along the way.
Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Michael. The scenery was simply stunning. The swinging bridges were fun to cross and provided a nice view of the landscape, the sign about the person limit was a bit concerning. While the one-way bridge incident was frustrating, thankfully the car rental company didn’t end up charging us for the scratch we made on the car. And I’m glad we didn’t let it interfere with the plans we made for the rest of the day!
It is charming the Kiwi car rental company was forgiving, that is outside our experience.
This hiking area looks fantastic, and I love your photos of the mountain ranges, so beautiful!
Thanks for your kind words. The snow-capped mountains in the background were picture perfect. I’m glad we had such beautiful weather to enjoy the views and scenery. And it’s much better for hiking too.
What a beautiful country! Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Thanks for your kind words. I couldn’t agree more about how New Zealand is a beautiful country. I would love to go back someday. There’s still so much to explore.
Now that’s some scenery! What perfect weather for your hikes and I’m sure even your spectacular photos don’t really do it justice. The sign for the bridge crossing is too funny. I bet your getting quite the work outs with carrying Baby M 🙂 She looks like she’s enjoying herself!
I know! We really lucked out with the weather! The scenery was outstanding, even more so against a backdrop of brilliant blue skies. We got a good workout and a lot of use from that backpack baby carrier. I’m glad our little one is now able to do a bit of hiking on her own though, even if we go at a slower pace. She loves being outside.
My absolute favourite place !! It is so surprising to go from meadow ish plains to glacier lake in a matter of minutes! Gorgeous photos, as always!!
Thanks! I can easily see why you love this spot! Mount Cook was a highlight for us too and I’m so glad we had fabulous weather to enjoy the views.
WoW, so beautiful there … Those Mountains, Oh My Goodness !!! These photos are absolutely amazing.
I love the family shot, Baby M’s smile is priceless.
God continue to watch over you and bless you all, today and always. 🙏
Thanks for your lovely comment. The scenery was breathtaking. There’s always something so special about the mountains. And yes, baby M’s smile is very cute. She’s a little charmer.
Wonderful read, Linda—Aoraki’s “Cloud Piercer” lived up to its name! Your Hooker Valley vistas, swinging bridges, and that iceberg crack put me there. Fascinating Blue Lakes history and Lake Pukaki’s transformation. Sorry about the one-way bridge scrape; glad all ended well. Loved the sheep crossing finale and electric-blanket survival.
Absolutely. It also lived up to its reputation for being one of the highlights of New Zealand. The scenery was simply stunning. Despite the bridge incident, we had a wonderful day trip. And thankfully the car rental company didn’t notice the scratch and dent.
Such a wonderful time you all had. I was searching for the most recent adventure, but it’s been a beautiful read so far xx
Thanks Jo! Mount Cook was one of our favourite places that we visited while in New Zealand. The scenery is beautiful with those snow covered mountains and glacial fed rivers and lagoons. I’m glad we had such lovely weather to enjoy the trails and the views.
Such a great team, baby M looks so happy!❤️
Glad you had a sunny day, despite the cold. Lovely views!
Thanks! We took turns with the baby carrier backpack every few kilometres, which helped a lot. We were all living our best life enjoying the outdoors and mountain scenery. And it was so nice to have beautiful weather to enjoy the views!