Te Wahipounamu

This was taken at the Kea Point lookout at Mt Cook National Park. It was an easy trek and the view was phenomenal. We got there just as the sun was about to go behind the mountains so I was glad that I could capture what was left of the light on those snow-capped peaks. The giant mountain there is Mt Wakefield and just to the left of it is Mt Cook, nearly fully covered by those stubborn clouds. The Muller Glacier down the bottom definitely gave the image a good colour contrast as well.
This was taken at the Kea Point lookout at Mt Cook National Park. It was an easy trek and the view was phenomenal. We got there just as the sun was about to go behind the mountains so I was glad that I could capture what was left of the light on those snow-capped peaks. The giant mountain there is Mt Wakefield and just to the left of it is Mt Cook, nearly fully covered by those stubborn clouds. The Muller Glacier down the bottom definitely gave the image a good colour contrast as well.
Possibly one of the best hike I have ever done in my life. We did the Hooker Valley trail - it was relatively easy to do. You wouldn't even get tired because of the scenery in front of you. It was a beautiful hike and unfortunately, our stay here was short (for future visitors, spend some time in this area and do the other hikes). The way to Mt. Cook was amazing as well. There was one point where we went around the mountains filled with #snow. I was stunned with the beauty surrounding me that I forgot to take a photo. I felt like I was in a fantasyland - the clouds were a bit dark as well so I had that eerie feeling that a dragon from Lord of the Rings will fly out in the sky at any minute. It was a magical feeling. #hiking #newzealand #southisland #mtcook #mountains #snow
With the weather being closed in for most of the day, our planned destination was revised and here we were. A 30 minute leisurely walk through Alpine paths, a scramble down the rocks and this is what you could be met with. Icebergs still floating in Spring (not that the weather felt like Spring), moody skies and in the distance the glacial ice. This area, not that long ago was more glacial than lake. Yes, it was once Tasman Glacier. You could stay here for hours, I did. #newzealand #glacier #lake #nature
Flying over the braided rivers feeding into Lake Pukaki, getting an unreal perspective of Mount Cook and the snow covered village below with The Helicopter Line 🚁

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Touchwood Motor Inn

Touchwood Motor Inn

3 out of 5
Remuera
Price was ￥197,726, price is now ￥182,232 per person
￥182,232
per person
Mar 3 - Mar 9
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Auckland (AKL)
8.2/10 Very Good! (107 reviews)
Clean rooms. It would be nice if all the lights are working. Otherwise everything is alright. My children loved the pool area.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

SkyCity Hotel

SkyCity Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Auckland Central Business District
Price was ￥279,558, price is now ￥240,222 per person
￥240,222
per person
Mar 3 - Mar 9
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Auckland (AKL)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,887 reviews)
Great service, super friendly staff and clean rooms.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

3 out of 5
Auckland Central Business District
Price was ￥201,942, price is now ￥184,697 per person
￥184,697
per person
Mar 20 - Mar 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Auckland (AKL)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (641 reviews)
Everything was spot on. I could not believe how just about every need was met. The very well done room layout for superior king was great, light switches well placed, and bathroom for my needs-perfect. The breakfast just every thing you could think. The whole dining room had a great layout and views, and the German chef was entertaining. On Wellesley Street and most of the streets are the same, so a small incline to get up to the flat part and only 10 minute walk to Sky City, cross one road and turn right and you are at the casino and Sky Tower.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 97 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥21,343 per adult
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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥75,996 per adult
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Private Day tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown

Private Day tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥60,488 per adult*
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Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown

Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown

Activity duration is 13 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥37,187 per traveler
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Kamana Lakehouse

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4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown
Kamana Lakehouse
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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
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4.5 out of 5
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5
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