After our visit to Mt Cook it was time to be moving on. The weather forecast was a bit uncertain with mention of snow so we figured on getting further north, east, and lower – in that order. We headed on to Lake Tekapo and made a bee-line for Mt John. Mt John is where the observatories are for viewing the stars; by the scientists and the public. It is also where there is a great wee cafe. And where there is a wonderful view – the whole 360 degrees thing.
So we enjoyed a coffee and the view. And the weather, which was perfect; no wind and sunny so almost warm. We even got a look at the sun and Venus through telescopes.
View south-west from Mt John observatory towards Ben Ohau Range
Lake Tekapo and Tekapo township from Mt John observatory
From Mt John observatory across Lake Tekapo towards Two Thumb Range
From Mt John observatory north-west across Lake Alexandrina. Mt Cook is on the skyline 1/4 of the way in from left side.
