Sebastian (9) and Gabrielle (14) Philip, visiting from Auckland, revel in the rare opportunity to throw snowballs. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH
Locals take their daily stroll through Omarama yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH
A campervan is stranded on the Lindis Pass. PHOTO: WAKA KOTAHI NZ TRANSPORT AGENCY
Tekapo was looking decidedly wintery. PHOTO: GEORGE EMPSON
There were few takers for a soak at Hot Tubs Omarama yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH
The central South Island was blanketed by snow yesterday, a school holiday treat for visitors and a chore for many locals. Omarama briefly reached 1degC yesterday, but for most of the day shivered at zero or below. More snow was forecast overnight.
