We went up to Queenstown for the day. It has been quite a while since I've seen so many people and cars in one place all at the same time. Queenstown is a VERY hip little ski town that is just as hopping in the summer. It's also very "touristy." Which translates to "pricy." I have to say, we did get our money's worth in memories.
I'm just going to share some pics of our day so you can see where we were and what we did. 5 points if you can find what's funny in this picture.
Any town with a chicken roosting on the side of a building is a-okay in my book.
This really is a lake town, that just so happens to have two ski resorts. Loads of little cruises and water sports keep the masses well entertained during the summer months.
Darling little bridges span over streams that run out of the mountains and down to the lake.
And how can you argue with this!?
We took a gondola ride up to the top of the mountain.
They don't even realize that they are about to have the time of their lives.
When we got up to the top of the gondola, we hopped onto a chairlift and went up some more.
Almost to the tippy top.
When we got there, this is what we saw.
And this.
And then we did this. Oh my. Luge=crazy awesome fun.
Since there wasn't nearly enough to do, Lily decided she wanted to do this. Did you know that bungy jumping was "invented" in New Zealand?
Yes my darling, it's a long way down.
Feel free to scream the whole way.
FYI, she loved it. Like, really loved it. I'm frightened.
This one isn't heavy enough to jump. So she got a cut-out pic instead. Even trade, I think. At least for my nerves.
After spending hours luging, bungying, and sitting on the top deck sipping flat whites and taking in the scenery, it's time to head back down the gondola. Note all the bikes heading back down too. There are crazy bike trails and gorgeous hiking trails top side.
Being a wee bit afraid of heights, I LOVE getting into a tiny pod and dangling over the abyss. I might have imagined it snapping off the line and rolling down the mountainside into oblivion. But seriously, it is a very smooth ride with a stunning view.
First day in Queenstown was a smashing success. At just under 2 hours drive from our house, it makes a great day trip. Well, not so great on the wallet, but hey, you only live once.
Here are a few shots of our drive home. This is Lake Wakatipu.
She's rather lovely with the Eyre Mountains and the Fiordlands in the distance.
View of The Remarkables. If they look vaguely familiar, it's because this is were the Dimrill Dale portion of Lord of the Rings was filmed.
you are making the best memories!
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