Dec. 30: Queenstown
Queenstown
I didn’t do much today, mostly just lazed around my hotel room and then went for a walk around Queenstown. This city is GORGEOUS. The natural setting is spectacular; hopefully the pictures speak for themselves. Queenstown’s situated on Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by mountain ranges including the Remarkables (an apt name). Queenstown itself was so named because it’s “fit for a Queen” and I couldn’t agree more. Really a majestic, incredibly beautiful place.
I did take the gondola ride up to the top of one local hill, and got beautiful bird’s-eye views of Queenstown, Frankton, and Fernhill.
Aerial view of Queenstown
Looking toward Fernhill
Another aerial shot
After wandering around the summit and having dinner up at the skyline cafe, I took the gondola back down and wandered around the town center some more. I headed over to the Queenstown gardens, got some more pictures, and that was pretty much my day!
I hope you enjoy the photos of this incredible city.
Tags: Travel
Jessicah
Jess, I am so jealous! It looks so incredible and I am so very happy your trip is going well. Don’t forget to have a drink for me on New Year’s Eve. Miss you–fs
Wow what a beautiful lake and setting for a town. I definitely see why so many people come to visit Queenstown from all over New Zealand and all over the world. You took some incredible pictures which really give a feel for the views visitors and residents enjoy. The pictures from above town are fantastic. What a great place to be for the end of 2006. I bet the fireworks at night reflecting on the lake were very spectacular. I think I will have to see this place in the not too distant future. Thanks for sharing your adventure. Dad