Cromwell - "The Stone Fruit Capital of the South", South Island, New Zealand

 A stop in Cromwell to shop and taste 'stone' fruit.

Cromwell is known as the 'stone fruit capital of the south'.

 

 

   This cute little roadside stop was a pleasant surprise!  

 

 

 Everything was displayed so beautifully!

 

 

 ...and beside the store was a gorgeous rose garden!

 

 

Cromwell, South Island, New Zealand

December 1, 2012



A Journey From Queenstown to Franz Josef, South Island, New Zealand

 The aqua blue Arrow River at Arrowtown, South Island, New Zealand.

 

 

 Arrowtown sprang up in the 1860's when gold was discovered in the Arrow River.

 

 

 Vineyards and wineries create a beautiful landscape in the Queenstown and Arrowtown areas of the South Island.

 

 

 ...and the beautiful lupine lines the highway on this first day of summer in New Zealand.

December 1, 2012

...lots of hay rolls! 

 

The Kawarau River joins up with the Clutha River at Cromwell.
I am not sure which one this is since they both seem to cross the highway on the map.

 

There are many beautiful rivers to see on any journey in New Zealand.

The journey is every bit as wonderful as the destination!

Between Arrowtown and Cromwell, South Island, New Zealand

December 1, 2012

 



An Australian/New Zealand Dessert - Pavlova!

Pavlova!

YUMMY!

Karyn and I found the recipe on an apron for sale in Arrowtown, South Island, New Zealand.

The Aussies and Kiwis have an ongoing debate over the origin of this dessert...Australia or New Zealand.

It cannot be made on humid days!  I must remember that!

The Drive to Arrowtown, South Island, New Zealand

 Beautiful scenery between Queenstown and Arrowtown, South Island, New Zealand.

December 1, 2012, the first day of summer in New Zealand has the chill of early spring!

 

 

 This is part of the grounds of a popular golf course near Arrowtown.

 

 

 We had time to explore the little town but first...our group stops to admire the natural surroundings along a creek.

 

 

 The wild lupine is splendid!

 

 

 Queenstown to Arrowtown, South Island, New Zealand

December 1, 2012

 

Walter Peak High Country Farm - Queenstown, New Zealand

 We spent several hours at the Walter Peak Sheep Station and now it's time to return to Queenstown via the TSS Earnslaw (steamship) on Lake Wakatipu. 

 

The sheep dogs are off duty now and joining the staff to say "good-bye" to another tour group as we board the boat.

 No doubt these dogs are truly loved and well cared for!

 

 

 

 

 Precious Moments!

Walter Peak Sheep Station on the south shore of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown, New Zealand

November 30, 2012

 



Waiting Sheep - Walter Peak Sheep Station, Queenstown, New Zealand

 These sheep are waiting to be sheared.

 

 

 I love that sweet face!

 

Walter Peak Sheep Station

on the south shore of Lake Wakatipu

Queenstown, New Zealand

November 30, 2012

 



Walter Peak Sheep Station, Queenstown, New Zealand

 An amazing bird sits on a fence at the Walter Peak Sheep Station on the south shore of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown, New Zealand.

We were about to watch a sheep farmer and his dog gather sheep on demand...

 

 

 The dog got his instructions and off he goes!

 

 

 Here comes the first bunch down the hill.

 

 

 They can really run!

 

 

 Amazing!

 

 

These guys thought they would sneak back up the hill, but the dog was on them in a flash.

Walter Peak Sheep Station

Queenstown, New Zealand

November 30, 2012