My first time driving to Queenstown was adventurous and my boss reminded me (again and again) for not departing too early in the morning as the road is going to be very frosty before the sun shines. It's just a 45-50 minutes drive from Cromwell to Queenstown. Apparently, I am managed to do this and keep myself all safe ;)
1. Gondola and Luge
Gondola is the easiest mean to get you up the hill for amazing Queenstown view, effortlessly, just pay for the uphill cable car ride and up you go.
Luge on the other hand can be thrilling for the very first time haha, Then the second time the excitement subsides a little bit and get too predictable the third time. The fourth time is going to bored you up so I guess 3 Luges ride + Gondola is optimum for $48. (That's what I got for myself, later on I figured out Singapore has this similar Luge as well, but okay lah, YOLO)
The snowfall was a flurry one, not really obvious to be noticed but beautiful enough to be seen with naked eyes... soooooooo romantic..
The view is sort of obstructed by trees and the building itself to be frank, which is why I prefer doing no.2 (scroll down please,,,,LOL)
Look at the overcast sky, Queenstown is looking all dull and gloomy without sunshine; but I'm still happy to be compensated by the snow flurry
They are the reason I'm in Queenstown for the first time !
To get on the Luge track ;)
'Breath-taking' walk (take my breathe away literally） but the hiking totally worth the efforts as the scenery from Queenstown hill was simply too magnificent to be described, not to mentioned about the unexpected stacked rocks and a small hillside lake. We happened to bump into a herd of wild goats as well.
This track grades a medium as in difficulty- the path is quite steep and demand a lot of energy. I've met a lady who accidentally sprained her ankle while heading downhill but we couldn't really offer a hand to her. Takkan want me carry her on my back....
Queenstown Hill lookout offered a wider angle panorama than Gondola and I seriously feel that this should be the way to overlook splendid view of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu, with Mountain Remarkable on our left.Gorgeous day indeed!
There were few times Jay said we should stop climbing up (b'coz I'm dragging my body slow behind him) but I insisted that we should made our way to the summit. No work should be done halfway but to complete the task was the ultimate goal, otherwise all our efforts would be wasted!
p/s This is the first and last time i'm doing this.
Look at the view!
3. Lake Wakatipu
Lake Wakatipu is one of the indispensable element adds up to splendid view of Queenstown. Just stop at any spot along the roadside near YHA Queenstown Lakeside will lead you to this beautiful tranquilizing lake.
Sit back and watch seabirds flying around and waves splattering to the shore like you're looking out at the ocean is one of the most relaxing and thrifty activities one could ever do in Queenstown.
The snow mountain ranges definitely add some marks to this scenic place. I wonder how would Queenstown look like after all its 'icing sugar' melts off, it would look all bald and sandy? That's not very interesting....
Seabirds come into picture as well. I wonder why lake got seabirds huh
The lake is in breathtaking aquamarine.
The lake's vastness and its waves seem an ocean to me.
4. Ferg Burger
Some rated Ferg Burger as the best burger in the world, it's time for us to explore whether it's true!
To avoid waiting long, we decided to go for an early lunch. Spot the menu below, it comes in a range of burger from chicken, beef, lamb, fish, venison to even tofu!
I'm attracted to Southern Swine (don't be deceived by the name, not anywhere close to pork) at the first sight, it comes WITHOUT cheese, If it isn't for me, then who else? LOL. It comes with beef, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avacado, onion and aioli sauce. ;)
A big smile before I gave it a big bite.
Such a big one that I couldn't finish it on my own. The leftover was just good for tomorrow's lunch.
Jay's Sweet Bambi, which is highly recommended by a lot of bloggers. Not really my cup of tea, not to him, either HAHA.
p/s: Chips come so good with the aioli sauce.Yum Yum
To be frank, I personally think that this might be the best burger in Queenstown, but definitely Malaysia's burger is still the best I've came across. While I'm typing, Penang Spade's Burger, Mugshot Cafe's Bagel and Dayumm's Burger were popping up in my head one by one...Gosh, they are so mouthwateringly delicious!
HOMESICK lol
5.Patagonia Chocolates Ice Cream
Patagonia Ice Cream is one of the must-try in Queenstown and I'm very much into their pistachio & figs flavor.
My favorite flavor
Jay was having Dark chocolate with macadamia which is very yummy as well!
Pistachio & figs + Strawberry & Cream
That's pretty much sums up my footstep in Queenstown, not to forget Kosco, the Asian Market in Queenstown ;) Till next time
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