At first glance, it seemed like Wanaka was one of those resort towns with more motels, bars and estate agents than people living there. Driving around the town at 11pm looking for somewhere to buy goods, I was left wanting, but I did discover that there is in fact plenty of suburbia surrounding central Wanaka.

Half-finished houses prove that plenty of people are jumping on the bandwagon, and if I were to come across a big wad of cash anytime soon I would probably join in.

This morning we survived the short but perilous journey from Wanaka to Queenstown, bypassing the more solid Cromwell route in favour of the more scenic mountain road. Truly, we have entered snow country. And it’s full of Aussies.