• Janice GuimondNew Zealand 2026Traveler
    Happy 62nd Birthday, Tom!
    Tom by the Shotover RiverOld steam engineOld steam engineSteep & thorny spur trail to this spot, but we did it!Shotover River, beautiful morning!The jet boats as seen from our hikeJetboat seen from our hikeHa! Can you find our faces 😁?Shotover Jet - photo opNow it's our turn!!😄Shotover JetView of steam engine from the JetboatOnsen Hot Pools Retreat & Spa!So cute!Ready to soak 😊Onsen Hot Pool with a viewThe view -- & we could see Jetboats from the poolCheers!Cheers!Post massage - feeling refreshed!The Fork & Tap in Arrowtown1The Fork & Tap in ArrowtownShotover RiverYielding to another Jetboat 🙂Wow! Tough to capture how close we got to the rocks, but this gives a nice view of the gorge.

    7. Happy Birthday, Tom!

    January 31 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F

    Tom's Birthday! We started the day with a hike along the Shotover River, then Steve & I did the Shotover Jet Boat (a blast!). Tom wasn't able to join, due to the risk of further injuring his back, so he enjoyed a pint. After lunch came a spa afternoon (soak & massages), a festive dinner & craft beers in Arrowtown, and cards to finish the day! 🍻Read more