Queenstown
Queenstown was a 6 hour drive from Fox Glacier.
The town on the shores of the long z-shaped glacial lake, Lake Wakatipu is the adventure sports capital of NZ.
We stayed in a great B&B overlooking the lake. However it was a steep walk down to the harbour, so after late evening meals, it was definitely a Taxi ride back up.
Lake Wakatipu from our balcony
The Skyline Gondola Ride to Bob’s Peak
A long cable car ride (730m) takes you to the best view point for Queenstown and the Lake. There are various activities – such as bungee jumping & paragliding from the top. We just enjoyed watching rather than participating.
Bungee Jumping
Paragliders above the Lake
The Chair Lift for the Luge
Relaxing on Ben Lomond
This 100-year old charming steamship is still plying up & down the lake on a daily basis. A chill-out experience – much better than sky-diving (say).
The TSS Earnslaw
Walter Peak Farm
A large old farm has now been turned into a pleasant tourist venue. The obligatory sheep shearing demonstration. You had to feel sorry for the sheep being shorn at the wrong time of year, just for our entertainment.
Walter Peak Farm – Feeding the deer. Always fun to feed animals. So ticklish!
