Weekend at Cape Palliser

Approaching the pinnacles - a hard-to-miss spire marks the beginning.

Look close! A wee little person approaches.

Another wee person. We hike at least 50 meters apart for safety.

Looking back down the valley.

A view of the Putangirua Pinnacles. This is a famous Lord of the Rings filming location, Dimholt Road, or Paths of the Dead, that Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas take in the 3rd movie.

Things got a little crazy.

Photo op.

Put down the camera and slowly run away. You are in the Danger Zone.

Action is nothing without discipline.

Color-blind sniper is spotted miles away.

You looking at me?

Cape Palliser is known for its seal colony. I now know seals for their awful smell.

Cape Palliser lighthouse - 250 steps up the hillside. The 123rd step is a doozy!

Bright enough to be spotted miles away!

Cheese! Don't tell Matt he has a sunscreen mustache.

We spent a quick weekend at Cape Palliser, which is the southern portion of the northern bit of NZ. Highlights include Putangirua Pinnacles, beautiful coastline, smelly seal colony, and a picturesque lighthouse (and no gas stations).