The West Coast

We started Tuesday morning with a walk along the Heaphy Track. This is one of the most unbelievable places I have ever seen. It is a coastal walk along steep mountains covered in palms, ferns, and dense forest. You can walk on it for 5 days or so, but we only spent an hour. The only downside is the sandflies. After walking the Heaphy, we headed south down the West Coast. It is listed as one of the best drives in the world. I can see why. There are hours and hours of dramatic scenery. It reminds me a little of Hwy 1 in California, but much more remote. We finished the day at Franz Joseph Village at the foot of Franz Joseph Glacier.