Mount Cook

It's the highest mountain in Australasia but more impressive than that is the collection of glaciers and turquoise blue lakes surrounding it. The colour of the water is because of the rock sediment formed after glacial movement and is especially visible in Lake Pukaki (above).

We spent a couple of days in the area trying to stay warm and dry and relying purely on the rugby to keep us entertained. When the weather cleared we got the chance to explore and it was well worth the wait.