Valentine's Day in Queenstown

Since Queenstown is all about adventure and adrenaline-pumping activities (and I was unsuccessful at convincing Paul to skydive or bungy jump), on Valentine's Day we went on the Shotover Jet..."The World's Most Exciting Jet Boat Ride."

They made us wear these butcher jackets - sexy

Waving hello to the cameras

We went as fast as 80 kilometers and got as close as 30 millimeters to the canyon!

It was exhilarating - especially when we did 360 degree turns!

See how narrow the canyon is?

After an exciting morning, we headed to the Skyline Gondolas for a ride up and a (not so good) buffet lunch.

A pretty steep climb

It was a bit wobbly but not too bad of a ride up

Made it to the top!

View of Queenstown from the Skyline

Another look down of the city and of the gondolas

On our walk back to the room, we passed by the "Icon"

Wanaka and Queenstown

On February 13, we drove from Wanaka to Queenstown. Unfortunately we didn't get to spend a lot of time in Wanaka. We walked by the lake for a little bit but decided to head to Queenstown - especially since the back tire on the rental car seemed to be acting up.

Lake Wanaka

It was a beautiful but windy day in Wanaka

Driving to Queenstown

The view of Lake Wakatipu from our room in Queenstown

So yes, more car trouble for us. I don't think we'll be renting cars anymore. We had to change out the two back tires. Apparently when you rent from Bargain Rental Cars, tires are our responsibility but the Queenstown Tyre Services technician said he couldn't fix bald tires. So, Bargain Rental Cars will reimburse us, thankfully!

The Vitz is a troublemaker

We headed back into town while they changed the tires...

It was a beautiful day in Queenstown - here one of many shots of Lake Wakatipu

Seagull chillin'

Another shot of Lake Wakatipu with The Remarkables in the background

Paul sucker punching William Gilbert Rees, founder of Queenstown

A view of the Skyline Gondolas going up

Clear skies and beautiful lake but not warm enough to swim in