DAY 24, LEG 101 - Chatham Islands to Manapouri
We continue our journey back towards Australia by crossing the Southern Pacific Ocean into southern New Zealand and the airport at Manapouri, the westernmost town in the country.
Takeoff from Chatham Islands Airport.
Looking down at the apron on departure.
Halfway to mainland New Zealand with a 50 knot headwind.
Approaching Christchurch and switching from Auckland Oceanic Radio to domestic New Zealand air traffic control.
View down towards Governors Bay.
Overhead the city of Christchurch.
Overhead Christchurch Airport with the Waimakariri River.
Looking over to the north coast of New Zealand's southern island.
Nice weather today.
With the weather fine we request a detour from ATC towards Milford Sound for some mountain flying.
Descending into Milford Sound.
Flying down Milford Sound.
Climbing up through the valley at the end of Milford Sound.
Getting up close and personal to some scenery!
Flying at 500ft agl along the next valley towards Manapouri.
Almost treetop height!
Turning final in a strong crosswind.
A 180 on the runway to backtrack to the apron.
Safely parked at Manapouri.
NZCI - NZMO stats
Takeoff time: 1040
Landing time: 1140 (-2 hours time difference)
Flight time: 3:40
Fuel used: 1227kgs / 2700lbs
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