It didn't take long to understand why so many South Island visitors make Queenstown their primary destination. Often characterized as the "Jewel" in New Zealand's tourism crown, this popular tourist spot is (as Tom noted) "Rotorua on steroids." Visitors can jet boat on the Shotover River, bungy jump, visit wineries, golf in the summer, or ski in the winter. Unfortunately we had very little time in Queenstown, but we managed to take a morning walk through the Queenstown Gardens. The lovely park features multiple varieties of trees, beautiful flower beds, an extensive rose garden, water features, and, of course, an outdoor lawn bowling surface.
Remarkably, I figured out how to take a timed photo in front of The Remarkables.
Even if you didn't get to spend much time in Queenstown, it sounds like it was a good stop on your "south island sampler."
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little town!
ReplyDeleteI feel as if I have seen these places. Your eyes are my eyes. Thanks so much for the wonderful trip these past months. I think that through you is the closest I'll get. It's been such fun.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful (and remarkable!).
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