
Tag: Queenstown


Lake Hayes Walkway – near Arrowtown, New Zealand
Since we are staying in Queenstown, not far from the Arrowtown turn off, we decided to take a stroll along part of the Lake Hayes walkway. If you are familiar with the area, we parked at Bendemeer Bay and walked … Continue reading Lake Hayes Walkway – near Arrowtown, New Zealand

Doglets go on their Christmas hols to Queenstown
While humans are on call in Queenstown for Christmas week, the doglets get to go too – on their first long holiday! Woohoo! Very excited. As soon as we left the suburbs of Christchurch and started travelling faster, doglets were … Continue reading Doglets go on their Christmas hols to Queenstown

Glenorchy Church, Library and Museum – near Queenstown, New Zealand
A few weeks ago when I was working Queenstown, I took a few hours to drive out to Glenorchy, you can read about visiting Glenorchy here and about the war memorial here. One of the last things I have to share … Continue reading Glenorchy Church, Library and Museum – near Queenstown, New Zealand

Visiting Glenorchy near Queenstown, New Zealand
About 45 minutes from Queenstown is the small township of Glenorchy. Last Sunday I took the opportunity to drive from Queenstown and have a look around. I’ll mostly let the photos do the talking on this post, but lets say … Continue reading Visiting Glenorchy near Queenstown, New Zealand

Glenorchy War Memorial
About 45 minutes from Queenstown is the small township of Glenorchy, I’ll have another post coming up in the next few days about the town but in the meantime, I wanted to quickly share a little about the War Memorial … Continue reading Glenorchy War Memorial

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This past week in photos – Central Otago road trip – New Zealand
This week I was lucky enough to be sent to Queenstown for work. I love this part of New Zealand, its beautiful and if it wasn’t for the brutal winters, I’d live there in a heartbeat. Dinner on Monday was … Continue reading This past week in photos – Central Otago road trip – New Zealand

Lakes District Museum – Arrowtown, New Zealand
When my flight home was cancelled due to weather the other week, I decided to stay through the weekend in Queenstown. I took the opportunity to visit the Lakes District Museum in Arrowtown. Arrowtown is about 20 minutes easy and … Continue reading Lakes District Museum – Arrowtown, New Zealand

Frankton dining – Queenstown, New Zealand
As I mentioned in my previous post, I’ve been staying at a workmate’s place at Lake Hayes Estate for the two weeks I was based in Queenstown. If you are familiar with area, Lake Hayes is out of town past … Continue reading Frankton dining – Queenstown, New Zealand

Its a tough job but someone has to do it – Queenstown, New Zealand
So I again get to spend a couple of weeks for work in beautiful Queenstown, New Zealand. Like I say, it’s a tough job but someone has to do it. So first up was my flight from Christchurch, we were … Continue reading Its a tough job but someone has to do it – Queenstown, New Zealand

LUMA – Southern Light Project – Queenstown, New Zealand
Since getting the chance a couple of years back to see Vivid Sydney I was excited to be able to see LUMA Southern Light Project in Queenstown this week. The Queenstown’s Winter Festival kicked off last weekend, and this is one of … Continue reading LUMA – Southern Light Project – Queenstown, New Zealand

This week in Queenstown – a story with pictures (of food and stuff)
So it was back to Queenstown for another week of work and it wasn’t all work and no play. I’ll skip the work bits and focus on the rest for interests sake. The following morning, breakfast … Continue reading This week in Queenstown – a story with pictures (of food and stuff)

Queenstown Fallen Soldiers Memorial (War Memorial)
Text taken from sign to the right – Like the rest of New Zealand, the Queenstown community was unprepared for the heavy human losses suffered in World War One. Fundraising for a memorial to remember the district’s servicemen began in … Continue reading Queenstown Fallen Soldiers Memorial (War Memorial)

Church of St. Peter – Anglican Church – Queenstown, New Zealand
Last week I visited St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and this week is the Anglican Church of St. Peter’s turn. Don’t worry, I’m not converting, I’m still a devout atheist who just happens to like religious buildings 🙂 While St. Joseph’s is up on the … Continue reading Church of St. Peter – Anglican Church – Queenstown, New Zealand