Giorno 1
On our way
12 agosto 2017, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Ben and Jon set off on their first trip to the snow
12 agosto 2017, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Ben and Jon set off on their first trip to the snow
AustraliaState of QueenslandBrisbaneBrisbane Airport27°24’12” S 153°6’37” E
13 agosto 2017, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Setting off to Auckland
Nuova ZelandaAucklandMechanics BayAuckland Port36°50’41” S 174°45’56” E
13 agosto 2017, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
If we want to admire a view, we just need to go onto our balcony!
Nuova ZelandaAucklandNewtonFreemans Bay36°50’33” S 174°45’50” E
13 agosto 2017, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
First, we went down to have a good look at the Harbour. Then we looked back towards the Sky Tower and took some pictures. After that, we saw a bridge that looked like it was alive. Finally, we went toLeggi altro
Nuova ZelandaOtagoQueenstownQueenstown Hill45°1’22” S 168°41’48” E
14 agosto 2017, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
In the morning, we went to the Auckland Zoo. It was lots of freaky fun. We saw NZ native animals including the kiwi, the NZ fur seal, the Kea, eels and other birds. We also saw other wild animals likeLeggi altro
Nuova ZelandaOtagoQueenstownQueenstown Hill45°1’20” S 168°41’56” E
14 agosto 2017, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
We arrived in Queenstown at 3pm in the afternoon. There were incredible jagged snow topped mountains rising upwards towards the sky. Even though it was cold, it was a beautiful sight. Our unit had aLeggi altro
Nuova ZelandaOtagoQueenstown45°2’0” S 168°39’25” E
16 agosto 2017, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 0 °C
First, we went on the bus and drove to Coronet Peak. Ben and Jon had their first skiing lesson at Kea Club. We were all wearing ski helmets and clicky ski boots that click onto the skis. Skiing isLeggi altro
Nuova ZelandaOtagoQueenstown45°2’1” S 168°39’28” E
16 agosto 2017, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
When we woke, we sang Happy Birthday to Benny. Then it was present time and Benny got 3 fidget spinners. Then we hopped and went up the mountain to Coronet Peak. Jonny went on both magic carpets andLeggi altro
Nuova ZelandaOtagoQueenstown45°2’4” S 168°39’17” E
17 agosto 2017, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
We went to a restaurant called Public for Benny's birthday dinner. There was a telephone booth at the restaurant and a big kiwi too.
We had lots of yummy pork belly, tasty skirt steak, chewy chickenLeggi altro
Nuova ZelandaOtagoQueenstown-Lakes DistrictFernhillPicnic Point45°3’10” S 168°37’8” E
18 agosto 2017, Nuova Zelanda ⋅ ❄️ -1 °C
In the morning, Coronet Peak was closed because there was icy winds and low visibility. So, we went to the Remarkables instead. We had an amazing day. Ben and Jon learned to ski backwards and went onLeggi altro