Well we were lucky with weather ! By 9am we had lift off and 2 very excited 7 yr olds ! We flew up close to Franz Josef glacier and landed on the top. Quite incredible views and worth every dollar - although I had to prize Tane's fingernails out of my jacket at the end. He is not good with the Gs. From there a power walk around Lake Matheson taking in the spectucular views of Mt Cook. Stumbled across 3 bare chested folk waving palms and sticking their tongues o...

We set off early this morning - we've certainly lucked out with weather, another beautiful day ! Check out the photos ! An truly picture postcard drive up across the Southern Alps. For once I wasn't too upset for the numerous stops we had to make for our "travele sicky" Jake. Hence the numerous photo opportunities. I am sure his sicky moments were really a ploy to sit in the front seat and wear Dad's hat ! We passed by numerous ski club fields -...