Day 1: Just the bus ride mainly, and grocery shopping at Pak'nSave Frankton. Queenstown is a popular tourist destination, so you would expect the prices to be a little bit demanding, hefty, in the Central Business District (a.k.a. the town centre).
Tip #1: Just a little further out the town, into the residential area, Frankton, there are many retail stores and shops that offer much lesser prices for groceries and whatnot. Don't buy your snacks and grocery from the Four Square in the CBD, go to Frankton instead. Pak'nSave is a good option, save your money!
Day 2: Skyline Queenstown Gondola and Luge! This was an absolutely fun day, we got to go on the gondola and witness the most spectacular view of Queenstown! Plus, it was lightly snowing on the day we went. The Luge, was also an amazing experience, like the tagline itself 'Once is Never Enough'. We bought tickets for a Gondola ride + 3 Luge Rides, and I must say even three Luge rides aren't quite enough. Super fun, an activity for all ages.
Tip #2: Going on the Gondola sure is fun, but you can never complete the experience without trying the Luge! Highly recommend to go for the 3 or 5 Luge ride packages. Prices below (valid until 31st March 2020):
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After that, my friends and I went to try what has been said as 'The Best Burger in the World' according to CNN and many other news outlets- The Fergburger. It was packed, people were lining up outside the store. There were such a variety of burgers and they were all good. Deeply satisfied with my Chicken burger, delicious!
Tip #3: You can order through phone, so that you don't have to go through the hassle of long wait. Their menu can be checked here, and just ring +64 3-441 1232 to place an order. Simple.
Day 3: Hoped on the TSS Earnslaw Boat Cruise, and experienced a Walter Peak farm excursion. The TSS Earnslaw is the only remaining commercial passenger-carrying coal-fired steamship in the southern hemisphere. Interesting, right? We got to see the mechanics of how the steamboat worked and of course, enjoy the magnificent view. At Walter Peak, we got to tour the farmyard, feed Cattles, goats, Alpacas, Donkeys and more. Oh, and a delicious all-you-can-eat afternoon tea buffet is included in the package, with delicious, hot scones!
Day 4: AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Center. Oh no, I did NOT try bungy jumping (I want to live, thank you very much), but I did go on the Zipline. DId I mention how this is literally the home of world bungy jumping? Yes, New Zealander AJ Hackett along with his friends commercialised the bungy frenzy, made it an extreme sport for everyone to enjoy. Now we say: Thank you, New Zealand.
I brought my GoPro Hero 7 Black, and tried to record most of the exciting things on the trip, so check out the video I compiled:
We also went to Fear Factory, a popular haunted house attraction in Queenstown. Think you're brave? Think again. Try going to Fear Factory and test yourself. Over 17,000 people have chickened out, definitely not an activity for the light-hearted.
Here's a video I recorded at Fear Factory:
Day 5: Headed back to Christchurch.
There's tons of cool stuff to do in Queenstown, New Zealand, and even if you don't do anything, simply enjoying the view itself is also a good deal. Relax, unwind. Take a break from your daily headaches and book a flight to Queenstown!
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