Finally I am here!! Except for Oamaru & Waitomo cave, this is another place I've been looking forward for a long time, even before I booked my air ticket to New Zealand!
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| The view from summit of Mt John |
Transport: Nakedbus (Christchurch - Tekapo)
Accomodation:
(a) Lake Tekapo YHA
It's not cheap to stay in YHA, and i am not the member as well, the price is about NZD35 something (i cannot remember the exact amount) for a mixed dorm bed per night. The main purpose i stay here is due to this amazing views across the lake to the mountains beyond from their lounge!
在YHA遇到热情的伯伯亲自下厨请吃晚饭呢。除了厨艺了得，最厉害的是他和他徒弟两人单车环岛耶。还有另一位笑容腼腆的日本人，才刚刚大学毕业，就一个人来纽西兰骑车环岛。真佩服他们啊！
(b) Lakefront Backpackers Lodge
It is about 1km from the township. I still remember it was a big sunny day and i lost my way. I wish to stay in YHA again but unfortunately the hostel was fully booked. This hostel is cheaper than YHA, but not a good location if you don't have a car like me.
The high temperature almost killed me while walking under the sun with all my luggage with me. My GPS failed to locate the address again and i asked few people there but nobody know where it is. Thirty minutes passed by and I was getting desparate and standing alone at the roadside with the hope of help from anybody (actually i can walk to i-site for help but it looked a bit far to me).
Luckily soon there was a van coming. The driver approached me and offered his help! He drove me to the hostel and carried all my luggage to the entrance. Such a kind person :))
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| View from Mt John |
What i have done here:
Lake Tekapo definitely listed on my top three favourite place in south island. Strongly recommended!!! I visited here for twice, the first time was during christmas,and the last time was before i took my plane leaving south island．
(a) Mount John (Must do!)
The popular track to the summit of Mt John.
It took me about four hours return. The entry located just beside Tekapo Springs at 6 Lakeside Dr. Strongly recommended and You won't be regret! The stunning view from the summit relieved my fatigue after the two hours long climb :)
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| The Astro Cafe at Mt John |
(b) Church of the Good Shepherd [free entry]
Opening hour: 9am - 5pm
The church was built in 1935 and also a favourite place for weddings. I really had a great time here and took as many photo as i could. The holy church looked so beautiful surrounded by the magnificient mountains & hills and the turquoise water of the lake!
You can find a statue of a collie dog nearby too, a tribute to the sheepdogs that helped develop the Mackenzie Country.
As it is one of the main attraction in Tekapo, therefore that area always full of tourists and many tour buses at the carpark.It is advisable that to visit the church in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds.
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| Carol Singing |
(c) Earth & Sky (Website: www.earthandskynz.com)
You can book the stargazing tour at NZD105 from Earth & Sky office located at the town. It is one of the most popular activity in Tekapo. But due to the limited travel funds i left, instead of joining the tour, i did my own "free stargazing” at the lakeside XD
(d) Kohan Restaurant
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| Salmon Bento |
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| Green tea ice cream |
(e) Four Square Supermarket
This is the only supermarket in Tekapo, you won't be surprised when you see the price! I bought my foodstuff first in Christchurch before i came, and this must be a good idea for budget traveller like me :)
(f) Lake Tekapo
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| This was so fun! |
第二次来到这里结交了一位很独立的韩国女生，年纪轻轻就靠奖学金独自走遍很多国家，而且我才知道原来很多韩国人整容只是为了可以得到工作！（什么道理啊）另一位很酷的韩国人呢正在澳洲打工度假，我想他真的赚到了，因为房里那位中国女生下半身只穿条内裤睡午觉！该看的都被看了！囧（突然扯到这里 哈哈）
对我来说，旅行不一定是要去到每一个地方，或非得做过什么疯狂的事不可，只要那个地方能带给自己小小的感动，那已经是旅行的意义了 ：））
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| Lupine flowers |
与星星的缘分
"Ellie, Ellie wake up!" 还在梦里的我被下午刚认识的美国女孩给叫醒。现在是晚上十一点零五分。
睡意未醒的我迷迷糊糊中听从她的指示拿了自己的睡袋和手电筒，再套件保暖衣就跟着她走了。
”Look!" 一从宿舍走出来她迫不及待地指向天空。
“Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!" 我不禁发出尖叫声。
"Shhhh....." 她连忙提醒我现在可是半夜啊。
太美了。实在太美了。美得。。。。冒泡（借用周杰伦的形容词:P）
几乎一整天的细雨让我以为晚上看不到星星了就早早上床睡觉。
没想到与号称”全世界最美星空“的Tekapo就这样不期而遇。
没想到与号称”全世界最美星空“的Tekapo就这样不期而遇。
我们随便在湖边附近找了张桌子，铺上睡袋，就这样躺在里面欣赏这片纯净星空。
数不清的闪烁繁星，清晰可见的银河，还有时不时划过的流星，感动着两个各抱着不同目的来旅行的女生。我们交换了彼此的悄悄话，还有一些。。。。不能说的秘密。
我和她的烦恼就在此刻烟消云散。挥别了过去，许愿更好的未来。
今生有缘才能与她一起在这片耀眼星空下看星星呢:))
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