{"id":2090,"date":"2018-04-16T09:28:14","date_gmt":"2018-04-16T17:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tkb.mirimar.org\/?page_id=2090"},"modified":"2018-04-21T12:56:35","modified_gmt":"2018-04-21T20:56:35","slug":"transport-world-te-anau-and-milford-sound","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tkb.mirimar.org\/?page_id=2090","title":{"rendered":"Transport World, Te Anau, and Milford Sound"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Our last stop before departing Invercargill\u00a0 for the ride north Te Anau is the huge collection of classic vehicles at late Bill Richardson’s Transport World . Covering an entire city block, the collection is home to more than 250 vintage vehicles and a wide range of aassociated memorabilia. The 15,000 square meter facility is claimed to the largest private vehicle collection in the world. Tucked into nooks and corners, and even in the cafe, are more than 100 vintage petrol pumps. The place is not to be missed.<\/p>\n

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Chris at lunch in Transport World<\/p><\/div>\n

Te Anau and Milford Sound<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the morning hiking about Invercargill, we are back on the road again, this time north to Te Anau on the shores of a beautiful lake of the same name. This little village is our home for the night and is gateway to the Milford Sound, without doubt the most famous of New Zealand’s scenic attractions.<\/p>\n

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On the road to Te Anau<\/p><\/div>\n

A few miles outside of Invercargill and in spite of having four GPS units, we’re lost.\u00a0 First clue is\u00a0 the pavement has disappeared.\u00a0 We knew we were still in New Zealand–it’s got water on all sides, right.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>We backtrack to a missed corner and are soon on the correct road again.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>We stop for a break at the historic Clifden Suspension Bridge. Constructed in 1889-89 and spanning 366 feet across the Waiai River the bridge is no longer in service, but remains as New Zealand’s longest wooden suspension bridge.<\/p>\n

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Village Inn in Te Anau–two nights here<\/p><\/div>\n

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Sunset on Lake Te Anau<\/p><\/div>\n

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The next morning we are gather for the ride to Milford Sound for a scheduled boat tour.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The road to Milford Sound<\/p><\/div>\n

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Paul and Pam at a\u00a0 pullout on the Milford Sound highway.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Into the tunnel, in the rain<\/p><\/div>\n

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The descent into Milford Sound. Two of the dreaded Kea in the foreground waiting to lunch on a motorcycle seat..<\/p><\/div>\n

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Milford Sound<\/p><\/div>\n

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Our tour boat arrives<\/p><\/div>\n

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Panoramic view of Milford Sound<\/p><\/div>\n

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Debra having a bad hair day<\/p><\/div>\n

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A brief stop on the return ride to Te Anau<\/p><\/div>\n

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Early evening approaching Te Anau<\/p><\/div>\n

On to Queenstown<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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