On Tuesday the clouds were low and it looked a bit gloomy but then it cleared up and I took the gondola up to one of the hills above Queenstown. Fantastic views! Just a stunning place. It’s also the launching point for parasailing, bungy jumping, downhill mountain biking, etc. Lots of adrenalin going up and down this mountain!
And today was my first Queenstown adventure. I opted for one of the iconic jet boat rides. It was a kick! See video link below! There are some jet boats that operate in the lake, but Shotover Jets has an exclusive license on a segment of the river and shooting through these canyons is the way to go!
http://Smileflingr.com/SHJT/SHJT5GUL75VN
Tomorrow it’s off to Milford Sound which is an all day excursion – but I don’t have to drive!
Other big wow. What an E ticket ride on the river. That driver has a lit of skill. Those rocks looked awful close! Whew! Awesome!
They not only looked close – they were seriously close! They tell you to keep your hands inside the boat for a reason!! :0)