Queenstown, right next to the scenic Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables is not only the place where many key-scenes of Lord of the Rings where shot, but also the adrenalin capital of New Zealand and the place to spend a little fortune for a few seconds of fun. Also, according to Kerry “The Possum” : If you don’t get laid in Queenstown, you are a fag…
I spend the day together with Emma, Carol and Amy, we took the Skyline Gondola to get a better view from Queenstown and watch Emma do her second bungee – called “The Ledge”.
One of the bars I visited at night was called “The World Bar”. They serve cocktails in tea-pots, very creative. I have to admit that three to four Teapots are a good way to celebrate. And there is always an opportunity to celebrate in New Zealand.
After some days in Queenstown, recovering from my cold and jumping into canyons it was time to move on to Milford Sound. Just getting there was a very scenically drive including Lake Wakatipu, some more waterfalls and the descent from the Homer Tunnel to the Milford Sound. The Maori name for the sound, Piopiotahi, means first native thrush.
The magnificent Fjord is a “Must see” and one of the major sights of New Zealand. Fortunately it was one of the 60 days every year they get down there that did not include rain. I even got to see yellow eyed penguins, which are very rare – according to the captain of the boat that took us out to the Fjord.