. Instead what we found was winding road where Jeremy actually threw up, very little animals sighted and a very very harsh Antartic wind. Resulting from the scenic route, the ride to Invercargill took longer than expected reaching the town at 2pm for a late lunch.Invercargill is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world. It is the commercial centre of the Southland region. It lies in the heart of the wide expanse of the Southland Plains on the Oreti or New River some 18 km north of Bluff, which is the southernmost town in the South Island. My first impression of the town is that it seems to be frozen in the 50s period. The weather was harsh by summer standards, one can imagine what it would be like during the winter period.
One thing I can say now is that I have been to one of the most southernest town in the world !.After Invercargill, we manage to do a pit stop at Riverton for coffee. The small but friendly town of Riverton is known for its excellent surf conditions, its artistic residents and its giant paua shell! Popular over the summer months, Riverton is a great place for a relaxing few days of poking about in the local galleries and enjoying the coastal views. Knowing we were foreigners, the cafe owners were very hospitable providing complementary drinks for the children.
. The cafe even boast they sourced their coffee beans from La Mai coffee. The background and website on Lamai coffee can be found here. http://www.lamai.co.nz/
Again you can see the steep Christian tradition in these small towns.
On the way to Te Anau, we have get pass this place called Lake Manapouri. It is a key feature in the generation of New Zealand's power supply throughout the South Island
Finally we reach TeAnau at 6pm. TeAnau is normally the platform for tourists to go to Milford Sound
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