Thanks to Rochelle, we are spoiled now–the hiking was so wonderful. Lots of well-maintained and marked trails and incredible views. The trip was great-plenty of delicious food and wine.
I personally loved the Lake Wanaka area and the Wilderness Lodge in Arthur’s Pass, but all areas were very interesting and beautiful. Not one area that we visited should be left out as it was a different environment. Wellington is a nice city for the waterfront that they have developed. NZ kind of feels like Vermont in the early 1980’s. It is something about how they are easy-going in their dress and manners. People are very casual and super friendly –Mick & Judy, New Zealand South Island Walking Tour, February 2014