Travels around the South Island

November 11, 2025

I wanted to share some photos from my travels around the South Island last winter. I do love the winter down here, with lack of crowds and the snow on the mountains being two of my favourite things.

©2025 Susan Wood

More of Susan's photography here: istockphoto.com/portfolio/susanwoodimages

Glendhu Bay from the campground beach. Staying at the Glendhu Bay camp (beautiful spot and reasonably priced, especially if you catch one of their winter deals).
Glendhu Bay from the campground beach. Staying at the Glendhu Bay camp (beautiful spot and reasonably priced, especially if you catch one of their winter deals).
Glenorchy lagoon. Staying at the Glenorchy NZMCA park.
Glenorchy lagoon. Staying at the Glenorchy NZMCA park.
Frankton, Queenstown. Staying at Driftaway Camp in Frankton.
Frankton, Queenstown. Staying at Driftaway Camp in Frankton.
My freedom camping spot beside Lake Ohau. There are a few there. This one was opposite Lake Middleton.
My freedom camping spot beside Lake Ohau. There are a few there. This one was opposite Lake Middleton.
Lake Ohau sunrise through my van window (I was still in bed!). Parked in the spot shown above.

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