We were shocked to learn of the earthquake in New Zealand and had no idea how it would affect the next portion of our trip. While certainly unfortunate for the New Zealanders affected by the quake, we were fortunate to find that our flights and our routes all around both islands of New Zealand were unaffected by the catastrophe. How’s that for good timing and good fortune?
After a nice 3-hour flight from Melbourne to Christchurch, NZ we arrived at roughly 2:30 PM. We whizzed through immigration and customs, and rented our car to begin the 300+ mile journey from Christchurch to Queenstown. The trip was, in a word…breathtaking. Everything to include mountains, valleys, hillsides, rivers, streams, flora and fauna are on steroids. We stopped and took pictures all along the way. Had it not turned dark, we’d probably still be out on the road somewhere snapping away. Tired but excited, we arrived in Queenstown after 10 PM. The innkeepers had left our keys taped to the door; we found our room and crashed.
Today, however, we worked refreshed and super-charged. With unpredictable weather we headed out to conquer one of the most beautiful cities on planet earth. Queenstown should rank high on everyone's bucket list. It's inexplicable; you've just got to be here! I'd like to post more pics, but WiFi constraints prevail. Enjoy!
Today, however, we worked refreshed and super-charged. With unpredictable weather we headed out to conquer one of the most beautiful cities on planet earth. Queenstown should rank high on everyone's bucket list. It's inexplicable; you've just got to be here! I'd like to post more pics, but WiFi constraints prevail. Enjoy!
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