Te Waipounamu (South Island) provides for some of the most sensational scenery imaginable. Dramatic peaks covered in just the right amount of snow, paths carved by glaciers, and well-designed roads make for the ideal road trip. Apply friends and merino, and you’re set. The Aoraki Mt Cook National Park plays a starring role when it comes to Southern scenery. There’s a number of walks for all abilities, and at the end you get to stop, look up and stare in awe at the majestic night sky. The soul is just a little more full, right in time for a lockdown.