Round trip - Queenstown to Milford Sound and Bluff
One month ago we were cruising into Milford sound on Celebrity Solstice. It was a day just like this… Today we arrived by motorcycle from Queenstown. This ride is one of the best in the world. In encompasses components of the highlights of all our rides. I am using my iPhone as a camera today. Mitre Peak at the head of Milford Sound. Flight check before departure at 8.00am... The sun came out as we rode up the Eglington Valley. The Homer tunnel entrance in the rocky Darran mountain range. We wait for the lights to change to green and ride down the steep grade. The last time we rode through here was only my fifth day riding pillion. Thank goodness someone has swept the loose gravel off the tunnel road surface since the last time we were here. An avalanche shelter protects the portal on the west end of the Homer tunnel. The spectacular Cleddau Valey welcomes us. The Hollyford river in the foreground. T...