Our four-day stay in Queenstown in the South Island, New Zealand includes a free day where we can do whatever looks interesting. So the night before we already agreed to have a short distance bus ride to Arrowtown. It is very near the Arrow River where it got its name. It has a historic background as a gold mining area, and today has a thriving community for tourism. They developed the buildings and structures simulating that of old days, a living historic settlement, which greatly contribute to the beauty of the place. A small community very near the river surrounded by not so tall peaks make it a lovely charming tourist destination. A lot of things can also be done in moderate ways. For example there are several tracks or hiking trails that entail at least 30 min to 6 hours. There is a museum, a gallery, golf course, bars and restaurants, and of course shopping areas. Everything is contained in a small place, everything so close that can be reached by just walking.
I immediately feel the awe the moment i stepped down the bus. And we spent the whole day full of memories, wanting to one day return and try some more hiking tracks.
The museum presents authentic picture of early Maori life in the Southern Lakes district,
the conditions of the difficult pioneering days most specially during the gold rush
era of the mid to late 1800s. The Information Center or
Tourism Office is also housed here.
my sister and I inside the museum
the restaurant, where i had a wonderful lunch
the small place didn't deter it to make a lovely lush pocket garden outside
because we are so contented in the area the food seem so delicious and special
the clam chowder is too big for my sister's tummy
another restaurant called The Stables, depicting the stables of olden days
clothing and decor store
The Post Office with a fruit stand in front. The generic names of the establishments
add charm to everything. The Restaurant, The Museum, The Clothing Store,
The Stables; aren't they cute?
add charm to everything. The Restaurant, The Museum, The Clothing Store,
The Stables; aren't they cute?
After filling our eyes and our tummies, we sat on the ground and watched the birds.
There are many species waiting for the pieces of bread we shared from inside our bags.
All of us were happy.
There are many species waiting for the pieces of bread we shared from inside our bags.
All of us were happy.
Please tune-in for the escapade after feeding the birds.
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Hello Andea, Arrowtown looks like a cute place to visit. I like neat shops and restaurants. The birds are nice too. Your lunch looks delicious. Thanks for sharing your tour. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteYes Eileen, it now replaced my favorite country which was formerly Sydney. You will enjoy it there because there are lots of birds not seen in the US.
DeleteReally gorgeous. Reminds me of an Alaskan town that thrives by tourism and has kept it's town the way it was in the Klondike Gold Rush days. Your sister lives in NZ?
ReplyDeleteMaria, i am encouraging you to visit many places in New Zealand, it is small so you can cover many places in a short time. You will love it too. Yes my sister lives there, she is single and went there by herself.
DeleteWow, I would have loved visiting New Zealand. It has been on my travel list forever. I doubt I will ever get there though since my travel friend has already been there. You were very fortunate to have had that adventure.
ReplyDeleteHi Donna, i love how you said that "been on my travel list forever", as i also have many places on my list forever, haha. Yes i am very fortunate to be there at a lesser cost, serendipity strikes nicely sometimes.
DeleteLovely scenery. That chowder looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a calm and peaceful place. You look relaxed too. :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love arrowtown Did you go to the cottages in the wood where the gold miners lived. The food looks delicious. We must go there next time
ReplyDeleteHi Marja, thanks for your visit. If your favorite is Akeroa, don't know where that is, mine is Arrowtown and Queenstown. Those are what i saw and like. About the gold miners cottages, we were about to look for it but afraid to loose our path so we ended up missing that one. Something the place lacks are proper signs and arrows for the tourists to easily follow.
DeleteThat looks like a great day - lots of great stuff to see!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place to visit and learn at the same time. - Margy
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun outing.
ReplyDeleteI'm assuming you were actually in Queenstown (not Queensland, which is in Australia)?
ReplyDeleteArrowtown looks like a great place and that Clam Chowder looks delicious!
Oh my bad, thank you so much Liz i already corrected the typo error! I wonder why i didn't see that big mistake when i very well know it is Queenstown. Sydney was my first travel outside my country, and it became my favorite in the world. Even after so many cities and countries that followed i changed my favorite now to Queenstown, yes not Queensland, hehe.
DeleteYes this is the kind of day i would love visiting a historic spit with yummy food.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the cyber tour and wow...that soup looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteJM, IL-U.S.A.
It sounds like a wonderful tour that you had...I loved NZ, but you know, I never made it to the South Island...the next time maybe.
ReplyDeleteJen
You must visit it soonest. My sister also hasn't been there if not for me, as she knows i love visiting lovely places. Thanks for dropping by.
DeleteIt sounds like a wonderful tour that you had...I loved NZ, but you know, I never made it to the South Island...the next time maybe.
ReplyDeleteJen
Nice place!
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit there with my sister. We both love history and good food and it would be a special time. I am glad you and your sister got to spend that time together. I love seeing your beautiful smiling faces too Andrea....Michelle
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Michelle, you are very kind. I seldom show my face on posts even in FB. But this time i posted them as certificate of appearance, haha.
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