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On a day trip from Queenstown, we enjoyed a scenic drive, explored Arrowtown and Glenorchy, plus experienced a Shotover Jet boat ride.
Here’s an interactive map of our route, with some of the stops marked:
But first, we stopped at Moinho Cafe for breakfast:
Followed by Woolworths for groceries; again it was nice to be able to load the groceries straight into the van.
Then we headed to Arrowtown:
We explored the Arrowtown Chinese Settlement historic village:
And downtown Arrowtown, a cute little town that embraces its history (and is very touristy):
Coffee break at Patagonia Chocolates:
Then on to Shotover Jet, where we did a jet boat ride on the Shotover river (fun fact; jet boats were invented in New Zealand):
Boarding the boat:
We got front row seats:
Edith Cavell Bridge, under which the jet boats travel:
Crossing the bridge:
Shotover River and a jet boat from the bridge:
Heading to Glenorchy:
Welcome to Glenorchy:
The iconic Glenorchy boatshed:
Glenorchy wharf:
We went to Mr Glen's Taphouse & Tapas for dinner:
Back towards Queenstown:
A very scenic drive.