Wanaka

Went to Wanaka Thursday through Saturday for a cousin's wedding on Friday, and on to Queenstown Saturday / Sunday.

We found Wanaka quite stunning. The alpine scenery and the lake are amazing. The town itself retains true Kiwi charm, despite being primarily focussed on serving the tourist market. My cousin's Australian friends were astounded at the beauty. We took a quick drive up to Treble Cone ski field.

We stopped in at the iconic Cardona Pub on our way over the scenic Crown Range. We also dropped into the quaint Arrowtown and did a drive through the Millbrook Resort before heading up for a walk around the base of the Coronet Peak ski field where it snowed on us!

Queenstown town itself didn't do much for us - it is too commercial, crass even. However, the alpine scenery, particularly the view from the top of the gondola, is amazing.

A great weekend. Thanks to friends and family for looking after the kids while we were away.

Comments

[Nige]

Blast from the past. Gidday.

[Gavin Knight]

gday, but which "Nige" from my past are you?