Pictures of Tour Parties and New
Zealand's amazing scenery as seen while touring
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Christchurch -
Athurs Pass via Tranz Alpine Scenic Journey by Train
11.01.2006
Coach Captain
Tour Escort
Tour Guides
No. Pax
Itinery
Ron Gerritsen
none
Chihiro
17 + 1
Christchurch pick up from various hotels and
drive to Springfield to connect with the Tranz
Alpine Scenic Train to Athur's Pass
Train journey to Athur's Pass
Coach sight seeing of Otira Viaduct
Lunch at Athur's Pass
Jet boating on the Waimakariri
River with Waimak Jets
Afternoon tea at Dean's Farm with display of
working sheep dog amd sheep shearing.
Return journey back to Christchurch
A great day out and everyone
enjoyed themselves as the photos show - fantabulous
!
our guide Chihiro
waiting for the train
train arriving at Athur's Pass
the train has arrived
the engine
our first photo stop at Mt Rolleston
lichen growing on trees due to much dampness
Mt Rolleston
at the Otira Viaduct viewing platform
the Otira Viaduct
back at Arthur's Pass for lunch
the New Zealand Silver Fern - great !
Chihiro is a great commentator
a smoking train !
looking back up the Bealey River valley
the Honey Moon couple
studying Matagauri at Lake Pearson
the thorny Matagouri Bush
typical scree sloped mountains near Craigieburn
at the Cave Stream lookout
the landscape near Cave Stream
the Honey Moon couple enjoying themselves
the jet boating was cancelled due to high wind
- Ahhhhh!!!
but after a wait the wind slowed so life jackets
needed
boarding the Waimak Jet boat
and they are away !
back with a spin
the official photo
the jet boat Captain
Sue & Jan (the Host) at Dean's Farm
being instructed about sheep
the dog getting the sheep
the dog has the sheep in control
instruction on the use of the shearing handpiece
all listened and watched carefully
Chihiro explains about the wool
the dog watches as the sheep is shorn
the shorn sheep feels lovely and soft
everyone wants to have a feel
but some a little tentative
the dog on the bus
Chihiro enjoys a laugh
the final farewell
bye to Dean's Farm
a great experience !
Remember
to send me your best pics to add here
And thank you for the lovely time we had, *****
Ron
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