Ciao for Now

Queenstown would have to rank as one of our favorite places we’ve been in New Zealand even without the added bonus of getting to spend time with my brother.  It’s such a cool place.  There’s an energetic buzz and social vibe in Queenstown that’s been lacking in some of the other New Zealand spots we’ve been.  Plus, the setting is incredible.  The cafes, restaurants and bars are full of people sharing laughs and beers and stories from their morning’s hike, bike ride or other adventure.  The beaches and parks are full of people picnicking and playing frisbee while street musicians play nearby.  We spent five nights in Queenstown and easily could’ve spent more…especially since the house we rented was directly on Lake Wakatipu with incredible views of The Remarkables.  Some highlights from a great stay in Queenstown: stopping for an infamous Fergburger on the way into town, daily walks through the Queenstown Gardens, riding the Skyline Gondola to Bob’s Peak and watching the paragliders, pizza and beers with Jay and Vaughan at The Cow, day trips to historic Arrowtown and Gibbston Valley…and of course being treated like royalty by Jay.

First stop…Fergburger!	Our first meal in our house…what a view!

Our house from the back…	…and the front

Lake Wakatipu on our doorstep	Ladies on the lake

Our view was like living inside a painting

We spent a lot of time in the Queenstown Gardens	Our daily commute to town

View towards Queenstown from the gardens

Queenstown beach	An ideal setting for a town

Susan and Big Pete high above Queenstown after riding the Skyline Gondola

Off he goes	Weeeee!

Lakeside piano serenade at sunset

Special pie for a special guy

Bros	Dudes

Historic Arrowtown	Arrowtown charm

Anna’s Graceland…Chard Farm	Chard Farm tasting room

The vineyards at Chard Farm

Watching the bungy jumpers at Kawarau Bridge	Bungeeeee!

Bye, Queenstown…we’ll miss you

Posted on March 11, 2012 at 3:45 am in New Zealand   |  RSS feed |   Reply   |   Trackback URL