Wanaka - Queenstown

Trip Start Nov 04, 2007
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Trip End Dec 06, 2007


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Thursday, November 29, 2007

Millennium Walk is what they have renamed the Waterfall Creek Walk at Wanaka, and already it sounds a little dated to me, a little too, how shall we say, passé, kitsch? But it was a nice enough stroll around the shores of Lake Wanaka. We have a few photos to prove that we were there. Of note was the increased intensity of the breeze, which some would label gale force, but you can't very well call it a gale force breeze, can you? So let's just say the breeze had picked up a bit and it was starting to get a bit fresh.
After this pleasant stroll in the breeze, we decided to head on over to Queenstown, via Cardrona. It was quite a pleasant drive along a back-country road, but it gave some impressive views, some of which we can share with you.
Once in Queenstown, the breeze had picked up to such an extent that we bunkered down in the hotel for lunch, on the shores of Lake Wakitipu Kids in bed
Kids in bed
 . Maybe it was about to tip over. Probably not, but it sure felt like it.
After lunch, we decided to take the gondola up to the top of the hill overlooking Queenstown. It offered some pleasant views.
At the top, the real excitement began. Apparently, if you are 110cm, you are allowed to go by yourself, but poor Yasmin is a little less than that and Mckayla ... well, she didn't even approach the sign's bottom. But never fear, children are allowed on the luge at any age provided they are accompanied by an adult (but not carried in the womb of said adult).
So, the luge beckoned, and Gavin and Mckayla were first cabs of the rank. They took it very slowly, applying the brakes every time there was some sort of squeak of fear. It seemed to work a treat, and so when it was Yasmin's turn, Mckayla threw the requisite tantrum to make it more appealing. Each had two more turns on the scenic route, before Gavin selfishly (but under the guise of being fair to the kids - you can't give them an uneven number of turns) took the last ride by himself on the advanced circuit. Unfortunately, without any practice or opportunity for additional turns, his last ride with Yasmin was probably faster.
Everyone then enjoyed a well deserved hot chocolate or ice-cream, overlooking the suburbs of Queenstown below.
Once back on solid ground, we all headed out for dinner in the rain (first real time rain has actually threatened to stop us doing something). We ended up choosing something fairly innocuous, inane, and not worth remark.
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