I left Queenstown early this morning and arrived here in Wanaka about 90 minutes later. Wanaka, like Queenstown, is situated on one of the Southern Lakes, but, unlike its big brother, has a very relaxed feel and isn't very commercialized. I didn't do much today other than organize things for later in the trip and sort out details for a tramp in the Wilkens and Young valleys which I will start on Monday, weather permitting.
We're having a very warm summery day here, so I had a very nice swim in the very cold lake. I'm now in the heart of the Southern Alps and some of the taller peaks, which are still snow-capped, surround the lake in the distance. The campground where I'm staying isn't crowded at all (especially compared to Queenstown) and I've met a few really friendly people there. That's all for today - just relaxing!
-Brian
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