During my journey in New Zealand, I spent a fair amount of time in Queenstown and Wanaka areas, and was privileged to go tramping in some of its well-known tracks. Rob Roy Glacier in Aspiring National Park was a short day hike, yet stunning that I believe it must be on every hiker's list.
This was also one of the trips that I did with my two dear friends @trangbaby and @hknauy, I would add some more photos and my take on this amazing journey, hopefully, it would not make you miss New Zealand too much LOL.
Rob Roy track is popular among tourists and locals alike since it is a short track and listed as an easy walk, it covers a variety of landscapes you could find in New Zealand's backcountry. This is also the first hike I did in Aspiring National park, I did come back for another amazing hike to Liverpool hut, and there are plenty more trails here if you have more time.
We departed from Queenstown and it took us one hour to reach Wanaka, however, it took another hour to reach Raspberry Flat car park — the starting point of the track.
It was an irritating 30 km of the unsealed road passing several small creeks along the way. I remember after that trip my friend had his car serviced as some water seemed to get into the exhaust, we felt a bit sorry as it was his brand new car LOL.
It was the beginning of October — the perfect time for exploring the backcountry in my opinion. The weather was really nice — sunny and warm.
The first part was an easy walk through the valley, the harmony of mountains and animals held us in awe.
This peaceful landscape made me feel like we were in some Alpine glacial valleys in Europe.
We roamed around and took photos of the cows, they were so beautiful and relaxing.
It sounds silly, but I wish I were them, just wandering and taking in this magnificent view all day long, that is a good life, isn't it?
You could see how the glacier has eroded the bottom of the river over time, creating some of the very interesting terrains.
After about 30 minutes of strolling the valley, we finally reached the swing bridge crossing the West Matukituki river — which is the start of the track.
Then, we started to climb through a small gorge before walking through the beech forest.
I always get a great sense of relaxation walking through the beech forest, we got to see a lot of ferns — the iconic flora of New Zealand.
Some of the track is quite steep, most of it is moderately flat, so it doesn't require a really good level of fitness. Unless you want to keep a record, just take your time and enjoy the scenery.
On the way to the glacier, we saw a lot of kids going with their parents, and they were always running ahead excitedly while we were huffing and buffing and making many stops along the way. We were so embarrassed facing the kids, everyone was making fun of each other's stamina, I told myself to push it a little harder every time I wanted to stop for a break.
We were impressed by the spectacular blueish-green water of the river, later I found out that it is typical for water melted from glaciers to have this color.
Leaving the forest we found ourselves surrounded by gigantic mountain slopes.
I felt so tiny, and we are indeed just a grand of sand in this massive world.
There are about five waterfalls along the cliff, it looks like a misty spray of melting ice, I wouldn't say it is a waterfall because it does not look like it from afar, but everything was sparkling in the sunshine.
Climbing up a rocky part, we were able to get an incredible close-up of the glacier. Needless to say, it was breathtaking.
Even though Rob Roy track is not the only way you can see the glacier in New Zealand, I think it is the easiest one. You do not need to be very fit and the journey is very enjoyable.
Have you been here? If you did it in another season, I would love to hear your take.
Thanks for reading, and thank God it's Friday tomorrow LOL.
Cheers,
Oh MY! Please, don't post another spectacular of NW! IT iS AMAZING!!
I really wanna go there and maybe move there! Sounds dreamy to move but to visit is, definitely one day!
LOL, I'd love to move there as well.
Such an amazing place if you're into nature 😆
Yeah, we are actually! That's why we though of moving NZ. Is the dream! Love their habitat, thei nature, their lifestyle. Hopefully we can go travelling soon!
Thanks for the reply :)
cùng 1 track này mà 3 chị em lên được 3 bài, @trangbaby và chị cũng có bài ở đây nè :P
Có sao đâu nè gái, tụi c đăng rồi em vẫn đăng lại bình thường nhé, viết cảm nhận khác nhau mà :)
@hknauy @sunnyvo. Nên đừng lượt bỏ bớt :) Có gì là viết hết vô
Em sợ trùng nên cũng search trước, chỉ nói cái nào 2 người chưa đăng à =))
từ khi tham gia Hive, mình thấy ở đây có rất nhiều điều thú vị từ các bạn trên khắp thế giới, đc chiêm ngưỡng những bức hình xuất sắc. mình đam mê nấu nướng nên ít có cơ hội để đi đây đó như các bạn. những tấm hình của bạn quá chi là tuyệt vời 😊
đúng rồi, đó cũng là cái mình học được từ mọi người, mỗi người sẽ có thế mạnh, sở thích khác nhau, nhưng vậy mới vui nhỉ 😋
nothing to say. so beautiful!
Yeah, it's out of this world 🤩
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Quá đẹp em ạ. Xem chỉ có mê thôi ❤️
Yeah, nước ôn đới chỗ nào nhìn nó cũng giống vậy á chị, hên bữa đó nắng đẹp 😂
Đã qá chị ơi. Nhìn ảnh thôi đủ phê tận trời mây lun rồi ý 🥰
Uh, chị đi rồi mà nhìn lại vẫn thích mê 😍
Chị đi rồi à? Đã chị nhỉ. Em mới đi đây mà h nhìn lại còn ghiền nữa đây 😆
Công nhận ở NZ ở đâu cũng đẹp thiệt. Mà nhìn có vẻ lạnh nhỉ.Đẹp quá @sunnyvo ơi.
Yeah, mùa xuân có nắng mà vẫn hơi lạnh 😂
Stunning view . thanks for sharing with us
it's my pleasure, it's great that everyone enjoys it 😀
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Thanks so much, the glacier is amazing itself 😊
Nhiều đỉnh núi đẹp và cheo leo ghê chị, ước được qua đó một lần để leo chinh phục những ngọn núi cao với tuyết như thế
Uh thực ra núi ở NZ ko cao lắm, nhưng mà núi tuyết nhiều nên phải có kinh nghiệm, còn không phải có guide mới dám đi 😅
Đúng rồi chị, nơi mà ai cũng dám đi thì e không còn hứng đi nữa
Quá đẹp em ơi! Chị đi nhiều ở đảo bắc hơn nên đảo nam chị sẽ lưu lại đi dần dần.
yeah, em thì đi nhiều ở đảo Nam nên mấy nhiều chỗ đảo Bắc chưa đi, khi nào có cơ hội nhất định sẽ quay lại NZ 😁
A very cool trip. I love mountains, waterfalls. In general, I love nature!
Likewise, NZ is a wonderful place for nature lover 🥰
Ngọn Thác cao kia đẹp quá chị ơi :(
Uh mà nhìn xa quá nhỏ xíu ha, băng tan á 😆
thác này mà tắm, covid bay xa 100m 😆
With all the pictures that you took, all I can say is that the place seems so serene. I am also a nature lover. Thank you for sharing your experience! :)
It's great to see so many like-minded people here!
It always gives me a real buzz being in nature :D