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.