One of the many bucket list trips for me has been to explore the Southland / Milford area. This included Walter Peak Station, Mavora Lakes, Milford Sound, Manapouri, Borland Road, Lake Monowai and, if possible, out to Lake Hauroko. While these are all public roads and do not necessarily require a 4WD, there is a lot of gravel and so it is easier in a 4WD especially when the intention is to camp out in spots where the hordes of tourists in slider vans and camper vans are not staying.
The plan then was to drive from Geraldine to Kingston at the south end of Lake Wakatipu the first day and set up camp there - about five hours and 380km so a relatively easy day.
He second day was to drive out to Walter Peak Station for lunch and be back at Mavora Lakes by mid-afternoon to camp overnight by the lake.
The third day was to drive out to Te Anau, refuel there to ensure a
