New Zealand Days 11&12 - Back to Wanaka, Roys Peak

To finish out our trip, we looped back through the Central Otago Wine Region and Wanaka.

Gibbston Valley Winery.

Wine tasting and lunch. Mmmm.

LEAVES! This entertained her throughout lunch.

Soaking up the beautiful spring weather before we go back to winter in Japan:)

 Our final hike in NZ was Roy's Peak just outside of Wanaka. We definitely saved the best for last.

We debated for a bit that morning on whether or not we should go. It was pretty rainy and windy. But we set out anyway. The hike was a series of switchbacks climbing first through privately owned sheep pastures, then topping out at 1578 meters (total climb of 1300 meters) with beautiful views. 

As we climbed the weather began to clear.

Katelyn slept most of the way.

That's me, the orange speck on the ridge line. 

*sigh* I already miss this country:)