Queenstown is pretty impressive. We are staying outside the main town area in a Quest Apartment Hotel. We have a lovely 2 bedroom apartment that has everything we need. Our view from every window is huge, snow capped hills. Even though we are not in the centre of Queenstown, it is a great location.
We started our day having a look around Queenstown and doing a little shopping. Clare was very anxious to get a gift for her teacher who has looked after her throughout her 6 years at OLSH. We were successful finding a beautiful red cashmere shawl made in New Zealand. The town is picture perfect. I have never seen the ski towns of Switzerland or France but I feel sure that Queenstown holds its own against any of them.
Next stop, the destination of every visitor to Queenstown, the Shotover Jet Boat ride. It was a ridiculous amount of fun. I couldn't recommend it highly enough. Not only is it exhilarating but the Shotover River is seriously beautiful. Just the best day out.
We finished the day with a walk along the Arrow River about 10 kms outside Queenstown. Arrowtown is an historic goldmining town. We are planning on spending more time there before we leave this part of the world.
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