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Travels through Otira Gorge






Last week B and I travelled out to do some sight seeing through the Otira Gorge, about 90 minutes out of Greymouth. B regularly drives through this area for work so he thought I might want to see the snow that's been recently dumped there. 

Otira Gorge is a highway that runs through the mountains on the way through Arthur's Pass, eventually ending up in Christchurch. We didn't know it was going to be as cold as it was, in fact in the last photo I was wearing a winter coat and an extra layer underneath of thermal clothing but I think I should've worn a sweatshirt of jersey too as the windchill felt like it was about - 5 degrees celsius. 

Despite the Winter cold we did see some incredible scenery.

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Bill said…
I bet driving through the gorge was amazing. Nice mountain views with the snow.
28 June 2022 at 08:45
Lydia C. Lee said…
Looks very chilly but worth it!!
28 June 2022 at 09:37
magiceye said…
Gorge(ous) captures!
28 June 2022 at 16:34
Veronica Lee said…
WOW! Stunning vistas, Amy!

Happy Tuesday!
28 June 2022 at 16:55
Iris Flavia said…
Love esp the first pic! But... brrrr.... cold!
28 June 2022 at 22:37
Andy said…
Wow! That bridge is a awesome sight to see.
28 June 2022 at 23:22
Tom said…
...what a gorgeous spot, NZ sure quite a country. Not as I have imagined it. Thanks for sharing.
29 June 2022 at 00:34
gz said…
I loved that.. although the new road is scary!
Otira is much nicer than Arthur's pass...more genuine?
29 June 2022 at 01:41
Sharon said…
Such gorgeous scenery!
29 June 2022 at 01:45
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Wow, great scenery through that gorge!!
29 June 2022 at 02:09
Graham Edwards said…
Is that high lever route new? I have been through Arthur's Pass twice but I don't recall that picture.
29 June 2022 at 05:15
At Home In New Zealand said…
Oh, that looks so cold but the scenery is spectacular. Hope you had somewhere to warm up again after your drive.
29 June 2022 at 13:45
Einari Sinappi said…
That bridge is something else all right. Breath takingly beautiful vista. Great shot also.
29 June 2022 at 14:13
Ms. Donyarific said…
The lovely snow-capped mountains!
29 June 2022 at 15:29
Klara said…
looks amazing.
30 June 2022 at 08:36
Lillian "sognafaret" said…
Thank you for showing me this place
30 June 2022 at 18:07
Yvonne said…
Wow! What a beautiful part of New Zealand. Your photos are amazing.
1 July 2022 at 06:19
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