I sent up the drone to see where to go to next, I thought I would have to continue the track in the photo but it turned out I needed to take a completely different route, no idea where the track in the photo eventually ends up, maybe I’ll find that out a next time I’m here

The Nevis Valley, we did that last year, in the X-Trail, that was very nice but a bit too rough for the X-Trail

But this year, with the Jimny, we should be able to tackle any track, hence our attempt today at the Old Woman Range Track

It’s clearing up a bit, and the temperature is going up as well

And we’re on our way. The landscape reminds me of Norway but with less trolls

So many interesting rock formations

You could spend quite some time here

Which is exactly what we did

Me taking the photo below

It’s difficult to capture the beauty of the landscape in photos

But I try anyway

It’s quite magical with all the low cloud

And I see animals in all the rocks, this one looks like a rabbit to me

With her gray and black clothing Rachel really tries to blend in with the landscape

I am very glad the Jimny allows me to go to places like this that I otherwise would not have been able to visit

Another look towards the Nevis Valley, do you see a face?

I do, an angry face

The view north, back towards Cromwell and Lake Dunstan

And we truly are the only people here

Despite being the only ones here I park the car like a true gentleman just off the track so potential other traffic can pass

Some convergence clouds

The road is loooooong, and we’re going slooooow

There’s the odd bit of road where you can go a bit faster but most of the track is slow going

But that’s ok, this way we get to enjoy the stunning scenery more

It’s getting on in the day and the clouds are getting lower

And we still have a fair way to go, hopefully we can avoid driving in fog

The views keeps changing and they’re all great

I’m sure the little Jimny is happy to be taken to these places

This is definitely a trip I won’t forget

I mean, look at that!

Stunning

This reminds me of my old Lucky Luke comic books, they always ended with an image like this

The Hawkdun Range

We make a stop at the beautiful Blue Lake

The dramatic skies are perfect for taking photos

I sent the drone up as well

I should come here some time in mid summer and maybe go for a swim

It’s a gorgeous area

Old Woman Hut, tomorrow we hope do drive out of here via the Old Woman Range Track

Inside the Old Woman Hut