Mount Cook to Queenstown

On the road again, but this time off the beaten path, and along Bullock Train trail . . . a route suggested by our B&B host. The ‘trail’ is in fact a road constructed alongside the canal system built in the 1960s to move water from Lake Tekapo down a chain of lakes, and through a total of 7 hydro generating stations, providing power for most of New Zealand. An awesome engineering feat!



Not built exactly for tourism or other purposes, the canal and road also provide a self contained body of water for enterprising salmon farmers. So we not only enjoyed the spectacular views of the Alps, but purchased fresh smoked salmon for our picnic lunch that day.



And finally, an unrestricted view of Mount Cook, highest peak in New Zealand.



Our road continued, up through Lindis Pass, on our way to Queenstown . . . .



. . . and another breathtaking view from our hotel balcony.