Day 5 New Zealand Wanaka - Franz Josef glacier

This was one of our longest driving days





first stop to walk around was the Blue Pools.




The water was crystal clear







Deep and so gorgeous





The West Coast of New Zealand






Another pit stop to see what the fishermen were catching




I just love this picture. It was so gorgeous. Reminds me of Vancouver Island













Finally at the Fox Glacier. Ella was asleep in the carseat so we had to take turns running up to the glacier to check it out




Our campground. I think it was called Rainforest



After a quick dinner it was a drizzly hike to the Franz Josef Glacier




At the look out point there was a map with pictures showing where the glacier used to be before it starting receeding. The whole valley used to be ice!

The Kia, an alpine mountain parrot native to New Zealand.
This was a fairly large bird. It was hanging around the parking lot. Apparently they are a funny bird and like to steal the rubber bits from cars for laughs!
Next morning we continue heading North...