Write Up Day trip into the McKenzie Country, N.Z.

[NZ00Z3]

After being confined indoors due to rain for a day or so, todays bright fine morning could not be resisted. Tops off, Camera loaded, motion lotion purchased and I was off inland to the McKenzie Country, South Island, New Zealand.

Compulsory photo stops along the way to gather more pictures for several "4 seasons" series I'm working on. Had to include Mora in a couple of photos.

Trip was from Timaru, Tekapo, Twizel, Omarama, down the Waitaki valley, Waimate and back to Timaru. About 6 1/2 hours, 233 miles.

Mora purred like a kitten all the way. Absolutely amazed at how well she is running after the putting new seals in the twin VANOS and filling her exclusively with Premium 98 fuel. 34 mpg for the day is pleasing.

 

[FRANKIE]

After being confined indoors due to rain for a day or so, todays bright fine morning could not be resisted. Tops off, Camera loaded, motion lotion purchased and I was off inland to the McKenzie Country, South Island, New Zealand.

Compulsory photo stops along the way to gather more pictures for several "4 seasons" series I'm working on. Had to include Mora in a couple of photos.

Trip was from Timaru, Tekapo, Twizel, Omarama, down the Waitaki valley, Waimate and back to Timaru. About 6 1/2 hours, 233 miles.

Mora purred like a kitten all the way. Absolutely amazed at how well she is running after the putting new seals in the twin VANOS and filling her exclusively with Premium 98 fuel. 34 mpg for the day is pleasing.

What a great day for driving!!! ......................... Frankie

 

[andyglym]

Mora looks great! Stunning backdrops

 

[Mint]

Great scenery Murray. We'll be in that area this time next year

 

[NZ00Z3]

Great scenery Murray. We'll be in that area this time next year

Let me know when you're passing and I'll put the billy on for a brew.

 

[Mint]

Let me know when you're passing and I'll put the billy on for a brew.

Great idea, thanks for the offer. We're still in the planning stages but we can't book our flights for another few weeks, when we have some dates I'll PM you

 

[hard top]

Great photos....

 

[Antm72]

Great photos and a beautiful day not too jealous
Thanks for sharing

 

[Low Rider]

Wonderful scenery improved with a Z3

 

[Grumps]

Colour of that water is just stunning. Looks just like skeg over here!

 

[Zeti]

Great pics and very refreshing write up!
Zed fits perfectly in that landscape!
Dan

 

[NZ00Z3]

Colour of that water is just stunning. Looks just like skeg over here!

The light blue lake in the background is glacial feed, you're seeing the glacial flour suspended in the water.

The other spot with crystal clear water is a natural spring.

 

[NZ00Z3]

Just to make you feel better about being in Winter, here are acouple of photos of the same general area taken in June 2016 (N.Z. Winter) in -5 degrees C temps.

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Some stunning pictures there Murray, especially for me, the first winter one. Not to forget the stunning car as well.

 

[NZ00Z3]

Here is the rest of the Winter photography team, eldest daughter with her camera and Mora the Z3 being upstaged by the sun rise.

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

To witness that sunrise must have been very special.

 

[Shelly]

Great scenery and photos
Glad you had a lovely day

 

[Mrs Mint]

Let me know when you're passing and I'll put the billy on for a brew.

I've been doing some itinerary planning and we will definitely be passing your way. It'll be towards the end of our visit to your wonderful country. By that time Dave will be missing his Zed terribly so I'm sure seeing yours will make him very happy

Look forward to meeting you and seeing your Zeds