New Zealand Day 8

18/11/12

Christchurch to Singapore

And so, the last day arrive. emotional... 

cant bear to leave this beautiful place. a slow and relaxed place. 

surrounded by beautiful waters and moutains... 

will definetely come back again! :)

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New Zealand Day 7

17/11/12

Queenstown to Mt Cook to Christchurch

It's the BIG day for my sister today!!! 

She's gg to do her much awaited Bungy Jumping!!! 
Damn scary lor. but she likes it. besides her, there are 3 other guys who are doing the jump too! 
Our tour guide says that this is the first time in her guide that 4 people wanted to do the jump. last time she used to only have 1 per yr. lol... 

After the jump, we pass by a super beautiful lake, Lake Pukaki. 
The water is super super blue! Due to the minerals that are inside the lake. all the lakes are form by Glaciers thousands and thousands of years ago... 

Didnt managed to see the mighty Mount Cook due to all the clouds and bad weather. 
cant take the helicopter ride to see the glacier due to the bad weather too.... 
Went to Lake Tekapo for photo taking also. and then stop by the Church of the Good Sherpherd. 

Last stop to the Salmon farm! feed the fishes and then turn our back, they are on the table. fresh salmon! 
After that it's a long ride to Ashburton. Stayed at their cottage-like hotel. pretty. :)

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New Zealand Day 6

16/11/12

Queenstown

It's Milford Sound today. 

Almost cant make it here due to fallen stones from the moutains. 

Almost 6 hrs drive in the coach! and then took a 1.5 hr cruise along the Milford Sound. 
No amount of description or photos can do justice to this place. 
U have to really step out from the warm deck into the cold and windy upper open deck to take in all the sceneries! The lake in the middle of so many so many moutains! it's damn beautiful and MAGNIFICANT!

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New Zealand Day 5

15/11/12

Queenstown

Went for a stroll outside our hotel. 
The lake and mountains are so pretty! Hahaha.... 

Then went for the vintage steamship ride. 
Nth much actually. Just a ship running on steam. LOL. 

Heading towards the farm for our BBQ lunch!!! :) Saw a lot of sheep's around in the farm! 
And the farm was really beautiful with old Victorian style buildings. 

After tt we went up the gondola ride. And then we all went for the luge ride. 
Wasn't really keen but I dunwan to be a wet blanket. 
Well, once was never enough. So we ride up 3 times! 2 times in the advanced track.

And then we saw watch the kiwi haka cultural show. After tt it's free time again. 
Went to hv Fregburger. Such a big and tasty Burger! Had pork belly Burger! LOL. 
Then it's another round of shopping! LOL.

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New Zealand Day 4

14/11/12

West Coast to Queenstown

4th day out in the kiwi land. Got used to the time difference le. 
Had a good brekky as usual. 

Then did a little shopping at the souvenirs shop. 

On our way to the thunder creek waterfall, we stop by the Tasman lookout. Damn beautiful la! 
And then it's another long ride to the thunder creek waterfall. 
So near yet so far. LOL. 

Took a pic of the downstream gushing of water! :) the beauty of nature. 

Got to the highest of Hasst pass. And then threw is this fish river. Deep Down. 
As to y it's call the fish river, nobody knows. LOL. Probably only fine fish gets down there. 

Reached lake wanaka and according to the guide, 
these r all glaciers water that r left behind by the glaciers. Really really beautiful. 
And then there is this lake Hawea too. Glaciers water as well. :) Woohoo!!! 

Jetboating is so damn nice and exciting! was initially quite scared. 

But after tt it's really damn fun! LOL. Well... wasn't successful in gold mining. Hahaha... who would leh? Back to our hotel and then we went for Korean dinner. Yummy! After tt it's free and easy at queenstown. 

Guess we are used to the dark sky means late theory in Singapore. 
So we walked and shop around with our new friends, Ken and Wendy. 
Ate expensive chocolates and drink my Starbucks green tea latte. 
Also managed to eat and buy cookies from cookie time. Super nice!

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New Zealand Day 3

13/11/12

Christchurch to West Coast

2nd day! Or should I say the 3rd day out in this kiwi land. 
Had a nice sleep in the hotel. Guess we r all too tired. 

Took the Tranz Alpine train ride to the Authur pass. Had a little crop us coz me and my sis were both locked away in another Cabin. So the 2 of us stood in the open carriage for almost 1hr! 
Before we finally gave in and went to the toilet. So much warmer! But the scene was really really nice. But super cold! Put on scarf and hat. Hands were all numb! LOL. 

Then we went to Hokitika for the jade and glass blowing factory. 
Saw the Tasman sea too. Bought another sweater too. Hahaha. 

Now on the way to the glacier. 

Adeline said tt it's getting cloudy. so we may or may not be able to take the helicopter ride. 
Well, there is always tmr morning. :) Enjoy the scenary ride! :)

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New Zealand Day 2

12/11/12

Christchurch

Finally after enduring the 9hr flight, greetings from new Zealand! 

Welcome to the land of kiwis. :) 

Tired cos all of us didn't hv a good sleep on the plane. 

Went to the Antartica centre. Had a feel of the Antarctica storm. Cold.... Weather here is 8 degrees. So cold!!! LOL...

Went to the Willowbank Widlife Reserve too. Saw Kiwis! but was kindof dark so unable to take pic. 

Somehow this place reminded me of Perth. :)

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New Zealand Day 1

11/11/12

Finally it's day both me and my sister have been looking forward to! 

New Zealand time! 

Finally gonna be setting off to the much awaited Land of the Kiwis! 

 But was kind of dreading the long hr flight..

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New Zealand Prelude

Had a hard time deciding where to go for our next trip.

Initially had wanted my friends to join in, but i guess they themselves have some considerations about it too.

So me and my sister booked the tour at the August Natas fair. Traveling with CTC travel.

Had a really fun time over there.

Landscapes were really awesome and the people there are so friendly and cheerful.

Saw Snow for the first time, thanks to our bus driver, Ian.

The experience that we have is really life time.

Sister also had her very first bungee jumping in NZ. lol... Was really terrifying for me to just watch her. But if she is happy, I am just fine with it.

Will defintely visit this awesome country again.

South Island now, and the next will be North Island! :)