We couldn't see any part of Queenstown from the sheltered valley of Moke Lake, so we were awestruck on the short drive from camp back into town, when these views greeted us:
Quite a change from the gloomy, stormy day before. Yep...we knew pretty quick that it was going to be an awesome day in Queenstown.
Since everyone was ready for a break from sandwiches, we grabbed a few pizzas and some bakery items and picnicked at a sports field in town:
We had been looking forward to riding the gondola to the top of the town, but holy cow...I don't think any of us expected such glorious views!
Stunning.
There is a beautiful lodge at the top of the mountain, with restaurants, shops, viewing platforms, and a bungy jump, but we enjoyed the luge course the most:
Ice cream cones all around!
How lucky are we that our Queenstown day fell on a sunny, glorious, wind-free day, the first of our trip to that point?! I know I speak for everyone when I say that it was one of the most visually satisfying days of our lives. Here are a few last pics from the top:
We *heart* Queenstown.
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