New Zealand is known all over the world as a top backpacking destination for its wonderful hiking trails along the country. I have to honestly say that I'm not a good hiker and definitely that's a big challenge for me if someone asks me to complete an intensive trail. But during my time in New Zealand, hiking with my friends is something I really enjoyed. There are a number of tracks in New Zealand rated easy or moderate suitable for everyone, and Rob Roy Glacier Track is one of them.
A Glacier Track is best done during the beginning of spring, when the weather hasn't gotten too cold, and the ice still hasn't melted on top of the mountains. After carefully checking the weather forecast and the map, our group of four, including me, @trangbaby and another two friends, decided to take one day off from work to do this track on a day in Oct 2018. We left Queenstown at 8am in the morning in my friend's small car and it took us nearly four hours to get to the entrance. That was unexpected since the Google Map said it may take us only 2,5 hours to get there by car so we didn't depart earlier and took time to have breakfast. The last 30km are unsealed with nearly 10 fords to cross. Everyone recommended 4WD. My friend's car was a bit old and small which made us a bit worried at the beginning. If it started raining we might get swept away but luckily that was a sunny and warm day so we finally made it to the Raspberry Creek Car Park. It was about 15 minutes walk from the car park through the paddocks before we officially got to the starting point of the trail. Once we got to see a cool swing bridge over the Matukitiki River with a good view to take photos, we were really excited.
The first couple of miles were straight up the mountain via steep switchbacks. It was moderated but still left me exhausted, but as long as we climbed higher the view got better and better so it was paid-off. Climbing up through beech forest and alpine meadows with a view of the Rob Roy Glacier getting more impressive. We stopped to have some snacks where a stream rolled down the mountain which was supposed to be the ice from the top started to melt when the weather got warmer. That was a phenomenal view and we took turns to take photos there. Well, I have to say that the track is supposed to be 3 hours to return but it took us nearly 5 hours because we spent a lot of time stopping to enjoy those breathtaking views and taking photos. The reward comes at the top which is the most spectacular view of the Rob Roy Glacier. We keep climbing up until we reach the glacier that we could almost reach out and touch. There were many rocks to sit on and marvel at the glacier as well as enjoying a picnic lunch but we couldn't spend much time to stay there because we were rush to be back. The way back was a lot easier with the downhills and we didn't take much time to return.
This is the track that I highly recommend that you shouldn't miss if you are in Wanaka. I had a great time hanging out with my friends during that unforgettable experience. My mind always yearns to go back there whenever I look at the photos. Nearly 1.5 years spent in New Zealand were one of my best memories that I will never forget.
Writing a blog is never an easy task for me. I still feel very hard to express my feelings or my personal opinions in words, but thanks to Hive, I have learnt a lot from people around here. I haven't posted anything for 9 days because I feel like my contents are not really interesting and I have been struggling to find a good topic to share, but seeing my friends have been very active everyday makes me feel disappointed with myself and gives me more motivation to not give up and continue my journey with Hive. I know I need to improve myself and this community helps me out a lot. This is just something I write down to remind myself about being more productive. Again, I'd like to express my gratitude to the amazing people around here who I have or have not met in person.
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Beautiful trip and views; I'd love to see more pictures from New Zealand - envy you were there.
I wish you more inspiration which makes your writing easier. I think everyone has their own pace; one writes once a week, someone else - every day.
And I also think that if something is important to you, it is worth writing about it.
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Thank you so much for your kindness and your advice. I really appreciate that and will take your advice seriously to improve my next posts!
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STOPÔi it is beautiful. I've never been there. One more destination for this Xmas :)
Nauy, I experience the same feeling with you several days ago. I pressure myself to write more but at the same time I was worrying about my content is not interesting enough. It got worse when I started comparing myself with others . But thanks to our awesome Hivers' advice, I realise I forgot onething, we are here to have fun and enjoy each other's company. You write when you feel like it or else you can join the weekend contest. I had a lot of fun participating them. One thing I can tell you when looking back, this experience gave me a chance to dive deeper to understand myself and Hive. So i believe you will find your way soon. All the best girl
I've read your posts recently and I can feel st similar btw us. Last night I also have a chat with @trangbaby and she did encourage me a lots as well. Just feel so lucky to have you guys accompany. Wasn't supposed to write that down but then I ended up just left the note there as a reminder to myself for being more productive! Thank you so much, nàng!
Remember we joined Hive at almost the same time? I think that's why we experience it at the same time as well. I feel so glad you write it down, girl. Thanks to it, I know it is common and there is no need to stress about it.
Hehe khổ cho mấy cô nàng 90 quá :) Tui hiểu suy nghĩ suy nghĩ của 2 nàng và giá trị mà 2 nàng muốn đem đến cho Hive, nhưng đừng tự áp lực bản thân nhé. Thaoir mái viết lên cảm xuc của mình và đăng bài trên Hive như 1 đam mê nè ❤️
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Aww Thanks for taking me back to this wonderful place and I miss it. We had so much fun on the day. ❤️❤️
It was definitely one of my fav trails in NZ.
Great post. Keep writing and posting, nàng ơi :)
Much !LUV 2