Mike Yardley: Glacier Country Glories
Mike Yardley: Glacier Country Glories Tue, 2 Feb 2021, 4:34PM
As has been topical in the news of late, one of the less trafficked pockets of New Zealand over the summer holidays has been Glacier Country in South Westland. I road-tripped through the region in mid-January and the sleepy state of Franz Josef’s main street, in the sticky heights of summer, left me gob-smacked. It was virtually deserted. Typically, the summer crush of international tourists and group tours consumes the heart of Franz Josef into an insatiable frenzy of activity. The novelty of having this ravishing corner of New Zealand to ourselves is likely to last most of the year, so why not make plans to savour its seraphic majesty, before the tourist trickle reverts to being a gusher again? See it now, before the global hordes return.
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The Bathing Pier at Dollymount Strand, Dublin
While You re Here. Finish your day with a visit to Howth Harbour. Pick a cafe terrace (check ahead for Covid opening hours) and watch the boats come in.
2. Best Urban Lighthouse: Great South Wall, Co Dublin
The Great South Wall guards the southern entrance to Dublin Port, and is one of Europe s longest seawalls. It s a surreal experience following the 18th-century causeway into theIrish Sea, almost as if you re walking on water. Moody winter conditions make the journey even more atmospheric. The challenge is to reach Poolbeg Lighthouse,2km away at the end of the wall. This quintessential landmark provides panoramic views of the whole city coastline.