Finally I had a proper sleep in a tent – no surprise after a restless night and a six-hour hike. Our campsite is stunning, it is next to Lake Hawea with mountains in the background.
We started the day with a sauna session in the ‘Secret Sauna’ that belongs to the campsite and can be prebooked by guests. During our time there, we met a local who recommended visiting Queenstown and Glenorchy – so we decided to head there later during the day.
Wanaka: This was our first stop for the day. We found a farmer’s festival where we spent some time and chilled a bit at the lakeside. It was surprising that there are severe regulations on selling alcohol, there was only a single vendor selling beer, and even then we were not allowed to walk around with it.
Queenstown: A larger settlement nestled between the mountains, we took the cable car to the top for some amazing scenery.
Glenorchy: Our final stop before getting back to the campsite. It was nearly dark when we got here, but we could still see some spectacular Lord of the Rings film sites. After this drove back to Lake Hawea campsite where we spent one more night.
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