Day 26 February 27th Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

 

view from Christchurch B&B

Another fine morning and we were soon packed and ready to leave our nice B&B to make the trip inland to Lake Tekapo at the foot of the mountains.  The first part of our journey was round Christchurch which was not too interesting and eventually we came to countryside (the Canterbury plains) which was flat and obviously productive agriculturally.  There were dairy farms and vineyards which seemed to carry on for miles.  
The roads were much emptier by this time and the driving was easy.



empty roads

We made our first stop at a place called Rakaia. 

Christine tried an iced coffee (for the last time she says) and I had a banana milkshake.  We were making good time and feeling OK and so progressed to the town of Geraldine for a light snack and another walk round.  We were not too impressed with the town but did not really get to know it.

 

 

 

 



mountains with snow



We were soon underway again and the road began to rise as we went through Burkes Pass and had a closer look at the distant mountains - some of which still had snow on them even though we were baking at lower levels.

 

Our first view of Lake Tekapo soon followed - it certainly had a wow factor.



We found the flat we are renting for the next 3 nights and got settled in.  We went for a meal later on and were amazed at the scenery and the blue of the lake water.  There is much more to see and do and so we are looking forward to the next two days.

 



 

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