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Well yesterday was fairly busy - into town, followed by a walk along the southern part of Te Anau - did you know this place was a worldwide re-knowned walking destination?
And in the afternoon we took a boat trip on the lake, all the way to the hidden caverns. There we went into a dark hole in the forrest - at first bent over, but then the cavern opened into quiye huge space, all naturally carved by the water flow, and still active. We went deeper in, about 300m in total - though the cavern network extends to some 7km we are told, not all accessable.
Part of the cavern journey involves taking this little boat that sets off in complete darkness - powered by the guide following a rope. And there the fantastic spectacle of illuminated glowworms everywhere along the cave ceiling!
Unfoetunately they don't like light and so for their protection no cameras were allowed in. But amazing experience!
After another fantastic dinner by the lodge chef last night (venison main course) and a hefty breakfast, we are setting off on a day excursion and cruise along Milford Sounds.
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