Our day began with a visit to the Blue Pools, located just off Highway 6. A short walk from the car park led us to the river, but we found the bridge closed during our visit. Since we wanted to see the pools up close we followed others and crossed the chilly river in our swimming shorts. We were rewarded with the sight of the clear turquoise pools. Though tempting the water was far too cold to swim in it.
Continuing our journey north on Highway 6, we stopped at three stunning waterfall sites, each with its own unique character.
Our next stop was Haast, a small, remote village where we grabbed lunch at The Hard Antler. I had fish and chips, the fish was fresh and the meal delicious, though it was a bit pricey – on par with London prices.
Later we continued our journey along the highway until we reached the Fox glacier. The hike to the viewpoint and back was about 6km, but it was definitely worth it, although the glacier was slightly clouded when we visited.
Finally we visited lake Matheson that is famous for the reflection of the glaciers and it did not disappoint.
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