Keas GATECRASH weddings!

Twice in the last few weeks for the first time ever Keas have attended weddings on mountain tops in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park as uninvited guests.

Denis Callesen -marriage celebrant said "On the second occasion we were at 'Gorilla' at 7,000 feet and they constantly swooped low over the bride and groom. They were also making a heck of a racket!"

Stu Jackson (wedding photographer) took some amazing photos of the keas and their cheeky gate crashing behaviour. Take a look!

The RIGHT PLACE at the RIGHT TIME!

Check out this amazing photo sequence of the gigantic iceberg 'Taniwha' breaking up on the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake last week. Annette McNamara was certainly in the right place at the right time and has kindly provided these spectacular shots for us to share with the world!

For video footage of this particular iceberg event check out:

TV3 Website or YOU TUBE

For more info regarding the following photos please contact Annette McNamara

Local Teacher reaches new heights with Alpine Guides

Aoraki Mount Cooks local primary school Principal, Bu Windsor, reached the east summit of “The Minarets” in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park on Saturday 16th January 2010. It was a beautiful day, in the background is Elie de Beaumont. Congratulations Bu! Alpine Guides operate from the Retail area of The Hermitage Hotel and can arrange climbs and hikes for all levels of fitness.