After some longer days, all of us were looking forward to two nights of peace in one place without stepping foot in the car. And Wanaka was the perfect setting for it. A ski town in the winter (remember that’s June) and a resort style lake town in the summer, the beautiful village offered a lot for us to do. We did have a much deserved sleep in though, and thus missed the windless morning and our second attempt to kayak was thwarted by monstrous gales. Oh well. So we took pretty pictures on the lakefront instead!

We had a tourist map of the main town, and on it was a lookout point that was supposed to offer panoramic views. So after the walk along the lakefront we ventured uphill towards the lookout. Turns out it was a huge hill, and we were ill prepared for a strenuous hike, so we set our sights on a random tall hill that was closer. That’ll do.

After getting a light lunch on the lakefront, we went to the store and found lamb steaks to barbecue for dinner. Our little town home was spacious, had its own deck and grill. Very nice!

*****Written By Laura*****

• New Zealand 2016-17