After a wonderful rest at the “Top 10” in Haast (which appears to be the Kiwi equivalent of the American KOA campgrounds). We did try the hot tub briefly last night to ease the Glacier calves, however the hot tub turned out to be a scalding tub at just over 45 degrees centigrade it was enough to remove the top 3 layers of skin.

Today is a scenic drive over the Haast Pass along a road that took 35 years to build (sounds like British workmen) to Wanaka at the foot of Mt Aspiring, taking in some amazing scenery along the way including the Blue Pools and the Thunder Falls, both of which were extremely refreshing on flip flop feet, cool as ice.

Onward then.