Queenstown: Views from the Top and Other Random Journeys

In just 2 more days I embark on my 4-day, 60 km journey along the Milford trek! In an attempt to get into some kind of shape, I've spent the past week taking some short hikes in and around my hood, Queenstown. Here are some photos from the top of Queenstown hill:







In the last 2 photos above you can see Lake Wakatipu, which stretches for miles and miles. Several weeks ago I drove along Lake Wakatipu for about 45 km from Queenstown to Glenorchy, on the way to do the one-day Routeburn hike. The first few photos below are of Lake Wakatipu from the drive to Glenorchy. That drive was absolutely amazing. The most spectacular views were at Bennett's Bluff, from where I took the pictures below. The last few photos below are from the Routeburn hike. I only did a one-day hike on the Routeburn, but it's possible to hike for 3 or 4 days if you want to complete the entire Routeburn trek.













Next time I'll be posting pictures and stories from the Milford Trek, which should be amazing! Stay tuned....