It was a very relaxing day, no rushing about, no driving, just sitting on the deck of a small boat and soaking in the delightful sights and the warm Sun. The weather was kind to us again and even the wind died back making a very calm and flat lake to traverse to see the lovely sights.
It was only a small boat we travelled on today and there were only two other adults and a couple of quiet kids on board with us so there was no jostling for good positions at the handrail like we experienced whilst cruising on Milford Sound.
So it was an easy day, calm waters, glorious views and a small group of pleasant people to share Lake Te Anau with.
After checking into our BnB our host suggested we pop into the tiny nearby cinema to see a locally produced movie about the Fiordland National Park. And oh boy were we glad that we did! ‘Ata Whenua – Shadowland’ it was called, and if you get a chance to see it you must. Absolutely. It very successfully gives the awe-inspiring feeling that this amazing region holds. A real gem. It is filmed mainly from helicopters and captures the grandeur and size of the wild spaces of the Fiordlands.
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Beautiful… especially the 4th one — the gorgeous small mossy waterfall.
What was the yellow sign on the island in the 3rd picture?
More about the screenings you probably saw:
https://www.fiordlandcinema.co.nz/ata-whenua-shadowland
You can buy copies of the DVD at the cinema, apparently.
More amazingly, you can also see the same sights as in the doco but for real by booking helicopter flights. What a buzz! Have you got the time for a flight? It would be easier on Georgie’s foot.
https://www.fiordlandhelicopters.co.nz/
(And they give away a free copy of the DVD with each flight.)
I just looked at a sampling, and it looks mind blowing, so I just bought the DVD online.
Yeah we will probably buy it ourselves and nearly did at the cinema, but it cost $35 NZ! No money available to take a helicopter for goodness’ sake!!!!
The yellow sign was a 5 knots speed limit for boats probably.