Ryan Hellyer

Tag: new-zealand

  • Mount Cook

    I had a few hours spare before meeting up with Melissa in Oamaru, so headed north to Mount Cook for the afternoon. Unfortunately the weather started to pack in badly as I arrived.

    Mount Cook

    Mount Cook

    Ryan Hellyer at Mount Cook

  • Penguins in Oamaru

    Melissa and I went to see some Baby Blue penguins at the Oamaru colony. Unfortunately it was nearly impossible to get a good photo due to the crappy lighting but below is the best I managed.

    Little blue penguins in Oamaru

    Little blue penguins in Oamaru

    In the absence of good photos, we drew some penguins instead 🙂
    Melissa creating a penguin master piece

  • Southern Alps from the sky

    I had a spectacular view of the New Zealand Southern Alps whilst flying towards Christchurch.

    Southern Alps

    Southern Alps

  • Dougs

    Krissi’s plucky little dog Dougs kept me well entertained over the new years period. He even outpaced the humans whilst mountain biking up a steep hill!

    Dougs near Hawea river

    Dougs near Hawea river

  • Hawea

    Lake Hawea put on some awesome weather during a mountain biking trip.

    Ryan Hellyer by Lake Hawea

    Lake Hawea outlet

  • Cycling at Albert Town

    I went mountain biking while camping at Albert Town with my friend Krissi. The weather was terrific and there were great views of the Hawea river.

    Cycling at Albert Town

    Cycling at Albert Town

  • Climbing trees

    I went to visit Bret and Jaydee whilst back in Dunedin. Bret was in the process of building a kick butt tree house for the kids. I hadn’t climbed a tree in a very long time. Lack of flexibility with age hasn’t exactly improved my ability to clamber up trees, but I eventually popped out onto a sweet little platform constructed up in the tree top 🙂

    Bret showing off his tree high craftsmanship skills
    Bret showing off his tree high craftsmanship skills
    Me, chilling out in the tree hut
    Me, chilling out in the tree hut

  • Sushi on Mt Cargill

    Sushi and I headed to the top of Mt Cargill in Dunedin to see the sunset. We had a spectacular view out over the city.

    View over Dunedin from Mt Cargill

    Sushi and I on Mt Cargill

    Sushi and I on Mt Cargill

  • Ross Creek Reservoir

    During my visit to Dunedin, I went to check out the Ross Creek Reservoir which I had heard was drained due to earthquake damage. Thankfully the lake is still there, it’s just a little lower than it was in the past. I was expecting a hideous mud bog to remain, but the reservoir is still a pleasant place to visit.

    Ross Creek Reservoir

  • Sushi

    Some photos of my old friend Sushi and myself at St Clair beach in Dunedin. We took these whilst I was back for a holiday.

    Me and Sushi

    Sushi