Queenstown

The last stop was Queenstown. 

Along the waterfront I found this cool swing - made from pulleys

After a good nights sleep, we took off for another hike. Finding groves of Lupin hidden here and there, this was the first day in New Zealand I felt warm.

 While hiking, I looked down at the river and noticed several jeeps plowing through the river. Some were guided tours that were on "off-roading adventures" and some were people on their way to hunt for gold. I think the jeep below was on a gold hunting expedition.

Panning for gold

A gentleman said there was still gold in the river but there was more in the mountains

Welcome to Arrowtown - a town that once was the center of the New Zealand Gold Rush

The Post Master - where we ate lunch

In this particular store, there were several stuffed jack rabbits dressed as different occupations.

"Class, settle down. Please turn to page five in your math books."

Best. Cheesecake. Ever.

There were many Scottish influences all around New Zealand. One influence being this boy playing his bagpipe.