New Zealand Grand Tour — 2023
On this world-wind tour of New Zealand we travelled from the top all the way down to Stewart Island in the south, in just 18 days. The aim was to see most of the fascinating endemic species New Zealand had to offer.
On this world-wind tour of New Zealand we travelled from the top all the way down to Stewart Island in the south, in just 18 days. The aim was to see most of the fascinating endemic species New Zealand had to offer.
Starting in the east, our wonderful Bhutan wildlife adventure took us right across the country to the west along the slopes of the Himalayas, reaching just above 4000 metres at our highest point.
It was a perfect combination of wildlife, geology and a solar eclipse in the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.
Days 1 to 4 based in Jackson Hole — the eclipse and exploring Grand Teton NP After a long day’s travel we arrived in Jackson Hole and settled into our hotel, the 49’er Inn. The next morning, after a bit of pre- breakfast birding around the back of the hotel and having picked up our American sized lunch on the way, we set off for Flat Creek. After stopping at the visitor centre, we headed for Two Oceans Lake where…
Days 5 to 7, by Yellowstone Lake — Yellowstone National Park Day 5: We left Jackson behind for now and set off for Yellowstone and there were plenty of interesting places along the way. Our first stop was at Taggart Lake for the view and a photo opportunity. The next stop was String Lake where we had a walk and saw lots of red squirrels and some were even happy to be photographed. We then continued on to Signal Mountain…