New ZealandOtagoQueenstown-Lakes DistrictWanaka44°42’31” S 169°7’35” E September 2, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Our flight into Queenstown was put into a holding pattern before landing, meaning we had to do a few laps over the spectacular landscape to wait our turn to land. No complaints from us! We then pickedRead more
New ZealandOtagoQueenstown-Lakes DistrictWanaka44°42’30” S 169°7’32” E
New ZealandOtagoQueenstown-Lakes DistrictWanaka44°42’32” S 169°7’35” E
September 4, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
We took a half day trip up to Cardrona for some hardcore skiing and snowboarding... (kidding!) Steve's recovering heel injury meant that we engaged in summer hardcore spectating, and with the winterRead more
Traveler Poor Steve must be champing at the bit to ski or snow board!! Maybe some gentle tobogganing? Or tubing? Looks like lovely weather!
Traveler He did consider it, but in the 2 hours of our spectating, we saw 4 people stretchered off the mountain so common sense kicked in!
New ZealandOtagoQueenstown-Lakes DistrictWanaka44°42’32” S 169°7’35” E
September 5, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
After a leisurely morning coffee at a very cool Wanaka cafe with lots of plant based options, we took a drive to historic Arrowtown, strolled the quaint streets and then made our way to Queenstown.Read more
New ZealandOtagoQueenstown-Lakes DistrictWanaka44°42’31” S 169°7’32” E
September 6, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Today the weather wasn't superb and we were feeling like a day of nothing, so that's exactly what we did! We read, watched a film, did some yoga (yes, both of us!) and enjoyed watching the weatherRead more
New ZealandOtagoQueenstown-Lakes DistrictWanaka44°42’32” S 169°7’35” E September 7, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
We were greeted this morning by clear skies, perfect for our planned bike ride along the west side of the lake. Today we used ebikes for the first time and I am a convert! The track we rode was steepRead more
New ZealandOtagoQueenstown-Lakes DistrictWanaka44°42’30” S 169°7’32” E September 8, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Another specular day with clear blue skies and no wind: perfect for a "hike" (as much as one can hike on a healing broken foot). Steve managed approximately 4kms return. Quite the feat. It was aRead more
New ZealandOtagoQueenstown-Lakes DistrictWanaka44°42’31” S 169°7’34” E
September 9, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
Yet another glorious day, but it looks like wet weather from tomorrow so we took the opportunity to soak up the sun, spending the morning at the water's edge doing a crossword. After lunch we tookRead more
New ZealandOtagoCentral Otago DistrictCromwell45°2’8” S 169°12’1” E September 10, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
After a late and lazy start to the day (it's a Sunday, late starts are the law) we did a short drive around surrounding areas, including Lake Hawea (super windy). We then headed to a local wineryRead more
New ZealandOtagoQueenstown-Lakes DistrictWanaka44°42’31” S 169°7’33” E
September 11, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Steve booked himself a massage in Cromwell (about 45 minutes drive away because everything is exorbitantly expensive here in Wanaka) which gave us a chance to explore the area. It's amazing to see howRead more
Traveler It sure is, although I can't help but compare it to your pics of Czechoslovakia and wonder if I need to go there!
Traveler It was amazing but it is Czech Republic and Slovakia as two seperate countries :). Both very different landscapes too
Traveler Wow amazing view
Traveler Sure is! How do people live with such beauty?!
Traveler I know right
Traveler
Omg that is absolutely incredible.