Arrived Queenstown New Zealand
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A very early start as the plane left at 7:40 a.m.. A very kind friend volunteered to drive us to the airport which did relieve some of the stress. I made a ridiculous offer to Qantas to upgrade toMeer informatie
A very early start as the plane left at 7:40 a.m.. A very kind friend volunteered to drive us to the airport which did relieve some of the stress. I made a ridiculous offer to Qantas to upgrade toMeer informatie
Up late recovering from the early morning start yesterday. We missed breakfast which was provided instead walked into town for brunch. Again a magnificent sunny day. Although a jacket still needed,Meer informatie
Another gloriously sunny day in Queenstown. This time however, sunglasses, hats and sunblock were necessary. We had breakfast down by the lake which was quite delightful followed by a short walk intoMeer informatie
Today's adventure was a 45 km drive to Glenorchy where much of the movie Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit were filmed. Not a surprise really that Peter Jackson picked this area for filming. TheMeer informatie
The drive out of Queenstown was spectacular. The road took us to the other side of the lake between two mountains. Yet again it was so hard not to take photos. The trip to Bluff our next destinationMeer informatie
I decided we should take a day trip to Stewart Island, one hour ferry ride $400 return for two. When we got there it was obvious that a little more homework on this place would have been useful. ItMeer informatie
Today, we took the opportunity to explore the heart of Bluff. Actually there's very little to see and we saw it all in the first 10 minutes of arriving here. However, we we took the opportunity toMeer informatie
Not a very interesting drive from Bluff. 3.5 hours of greenness, rolling hills and sheep. I can't help but think the first English/ Scottish settlers must have thought they had found another England.Meer informatie
Bob decided today was the day for a historic train ride through the gorge to Hindon. Taieki gorge train built over 100 years ago as a rail link from Dunedin to the hills. There is nothing there nowMeer informatie
I have documented as best I can the Pinot Noir (not Pinot Gris or Grigio) wines I have tasted including price, usually by the glass as you can't be too careful. I now include my rating from best toMeer informatie
Reiziger Good one with the upgrade. It’s nice when things go your way.
Reiziger Spectacular views from the plane. Very rugged.
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Some of these appeal, but not the Glacier Hellhole.