At first glance, you don’t realize what the town actually has in the way of entertainment. So walking into town was like taking into an adventure.
Our walk into town:
When you use a car you miss so much. So it was decided we would do it on foot. Marching down the road we went full of expectations, and at the bottom of the road we turned right into Shotover street.
It is a busy road, and on our right, looking up towards the mountainside, we saw the cable car (see photo) running up the side of the mountain.
The zip-line:
On the left side of the cable car there is also Ziptrek. You can’t see the Moa zip-line tour areas because it’s hidden within the forest that blankets most of the mountain.
You must be wondering what a Zip-line is?!
It is a cable line running through the trees, high up over the countryside. You hang the cable and slide down and along the cable with speed depending on the slope of the cable.
Along the way there are tree-house-platforms, one of which is 8 stories (25m/82ft) high. And the speed, in which you travel, can go up to 70/44mph down the cable. We didn’t go on that, but that could have been a very thrilling adventure, all of its own!
(Sorry about making a mistake in a previous New Zealand blog of mine (https://steemit.com/travel/@artguru/the-blue-blue-hills-of-fiord-lands) about where the BMX bike cycle-boarding was. It wasn’t by the cable car. It was next to George Road.)
The Skyline Luge:
You can also take fast sliding gondolas down a slipway winding down the mountain too. As you slide you can see stunning views as you twist and turn down the mountain side.
In the town itself:
You have the usual shops, malls, banks, etc. So our walk twisted down this and that road, until at last we got to the…
City gardens on lands-end bluff:
The bluff runs out into the Wakatipu Lake area like a finger of land. Thus, creating a harbour between this bluff and the cable car mountain side of town!
On this bluff of land is a park. The park area not only accommodates a children’s playground, but also a large fish pond at the top of the ridge.
Looking down from the park’s hillside, through the trees, we could see quite a few yachts moored along the park’s shore. Such peaceful views when one or two ducks add charm of the place.
The park has walkways and cycling trails running through it and around it. I never went all the way to the tip of it, like the others did, but doubled back over the top and saw the vast pond with its lily-pads.
Then moved over and down the other side of the bluff, and this is what I saw there.
The bay view:
Along the way back we stopped to look at the harbour and what was happening there.
We observe the progress of the TSS Earnslaw Vintage steamship cruise boat as it came slowly into harbour.
Queenstown also provides scenic cruises along Wakatipu Lake, which takes in glorious views of snowy misty mountain ranges. Which we didn’t do, but that must be something special to experience I should think.
Last word:
This town is indeed a place that needs a full holiday to experience all there is to see. But sadly we didn’t have time to do them all. Time wasn’t permitting!
I must say though, with so much walking to see everything, I think it’s very wise to hire cycles or mobile balance motorized scooters from Segway.
Wow this is absolutely amazing. You have made me fall in love with New Zealand. And you know what I'm jealous I can't visit New Zealand not in the near future and that makes me sad. I hope I can make enough on steemit to at least help me visit some of the places I long to visit. The place is the paradise.
We can't all travel. I understand that. That is why I make my travel blogs, like you're there too.
I think we all have dreams of what we will do with our Steemit money someday! It's like spending it before you get it! hehe!
Thank you my dear. I really appreciate it
The experience you had @artguru was really thrilling. The zip line is one experience everyone should have especially at that speed... 70 is really fast.
This surely needs a week's holiday with family or friends to forget about the busy noisy cities. The bay view alone.. Wow. The waters are absolutely incredible.
An art piece of these features would really be amazing to look at. Hope you make one @artguru.
Don't get me wrong. I personally didn't go on the Zipline.
I haven't a painting at present of Queenstown. But maybe in the future.
reallly again new excellent post of travelling... this name very pretty and wonderfull.you selecting doing very excellent name the buzz of Queenstown ! . I have long wanted to go rafting. But in my country there is no place suitable for this.. Surroundings in this place are mesmerizing. I think that such a place is excellent for both active leisure and passive recreation.The fog on the mountain gives this place of mystery.The tourist city also has many attractive places. you capture all place photo very perfectly. green nature,high hills,rivers everyone very attractive of your photography..Such oshchenie that you fall into the old days.i am always loving your blog.. new zealand very wonderfull place in the world. .. This garden park looks like a very quaint and serene spot to be! This Zip-line must have been quite an experience. You seem to have adventurous everyday.very well done for your good thought post of new zeland...keep it up my dear friend.. take care yourself and best of luck of your good work.see you again... @artguru
Thanks for all the complementary words, you have expressed about my blogs on Queenstown.
This is the second time you have used the word 'oshchenie'. Please, what does that world mean. I love using my dictionary, but can't find the word there. Is it a word used in your country?
is that is paradise? @artguru i mean what is the thing that you could not find theiur beauty of nature lush greenery waterfalls rivers lakes sky gliding fun enjoyment and how beautiful you have delivered through you photography amazing seriously amaizng!
I love the adventure of taking photos. It adds to the trill of going unknown places.
i also love taking pics but i didn't got the resources that much:(
Beautiful photography...You say right when we are in car we missed so much and on foot we can enjoy real beauty .
Tree house platform is so beautiful.
Bay view I liked most....All photographs really amazing ....It's a good place for holiday 😇
I agree you see a lot more when you're walking. But it can be rather tiring if your feet and legs are sore.
I'm sure if you had to use the motor balancing scooters (on hire in Queenstown) though, you would see a lot more.
This garden paark looks like a very quaint and serene spot to be! This Zip-line must have been quite an experience. You seem to have adventurous everyday! :)
I too think that we shouldn't confine a place to the most famous tourist attractions. Each place has unique secrets to be discovered, and very often it is the calm places devoid of tourists which have the most reverberating effect on our memory. If we want, we can find the adventure anywhere!
Good choice once again to take the adventure by foot. Using a car has its advantages in some cases, but personally I find moving my feet making me literally more actively involved.
Enjoy your journey! :)
Sorry, I didn't go on the zip-line myself. But I'm sure it must be fun to do. Just added the info in case someone would want to know what else happens in Queenstown.
I live for these types of adventures. I'd have preferred a lot walk too, though alternatives would have been more convenient. Wakatipu lake seems like a magical place, with a magical name. I hope I visit New Zealand soon
The Maori people have most interesting names of places, don't they!
Definitely looks that way
Beautifull post
I do not know if you'll see my comment. But I want to say that today I had a difficult day and after seeing your wonderful photos I got aesthetic pleasure. These are peaceful landscapes that fill me with this beautiful atmosphere.
These waters are incredibly beautiful. Perhaps you were skating on one of these boats? I think this is a great part of your adventure! Thank you
I didn't go on one of those boats. I wasn't that lucky.
Glad you enjoyed the photos and the peace they gave you.
PS: My post maybe late tomorrow, because I'll be flying to Capetown.
A very beautiful country. I think the people who live there must be clean and healthy.
I really hope someday can go there.