30. Greymouth – Hokitika – Ross – Glaciers – Haast – Wanaka

Aspiring Campervan Park, 263 Studholme Rd, $65 for kitchen cabin
Monday, March 4: Cloudy at first, short rain bursts and some drizzle near the glaciers, clearing
GPS Tour

Was up bright and early and down into town to solve the “hot shoe/quick release” problem. The Kodak place did have one, but not the right size. Dick Smith had an ultra light tripod which automatically unfolds (0.6 kg) but was nearly $60 so I opted for the cheapest one from the Warehouse. Not bad, has two spirit levels and is quite tall so that I can stand, rather than stoop, crouch or squat, while using it. Continue reading