Jetboating! 22/09/08

Trip Start Feb 11, 2008
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Another early start as we got ourselves ready and packed up, ready for what is supposed to be the most exciting jet boat ride in the world! It was a 15 minute drive out of Queenstown to Shotover Jet's base, just by the river. We put our raincoats and lifejackets on and boarded the boat. I was slightly nervous and excited about what I was about to endure!
It was certainly a hairy ride as the driver skimmed passed sticking out, craggy rocks, with only what looked like an inch or two between the rocks and the boat! It was exhilerating and I loved it, my face beaming the whole time! Mike and I unboarded the boat all smiles. We got a couple of photos and even a t-shirt and then set off. We stopped off at a bridge nearby, where the bungy rides take place. We got to see two people bravely take the plunge from the viewing platform - not sure if I could be that brave!
We then drove to Arrowtown, which is a historic village, full of old fashioned shops, cafes, a bakery, post office etc. It's very quaint and worth a look. We stopped at a chocolate shop and tried a hot chocolate and some chocolate - it was delicious! After that, it was time to get moving. We had a long drive to Christchurch ahead of us. Again, the scenery was amazing and makes driving a pleasure to be surrounded in such beauty. We stopped for a picnic and then continued, stopping at Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo. Pukaki was stunning - dazzling turquoise blue water, with snowy Mount Cook in the background. Such a gorgeous view. Tekapo was also nice, with a quaint church sitting beside it but the water wasn't quite as dazzling blue.
We made it to Christchurch by about 19:00. Both exhausted, we got an early night ready for exploring tomorrow.
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