Friday, 1 February 2013

Wanaka to Te Anau via Bungy Bridge

Once again we had morning tea in the garden and then went upstairs for a community breakfast at 8.00.  Blair was cooking and substantial meals were consumed!
We then bade farewell to Rosie, who was off to her work a a district nurse.  Pete found a barber's shop and Alison atrolled around town trying to find a shop that was open, but ended up at the I-site
Haircut duly completed, we set off along the Cadrona valley towards Queenstown.  Ther were many more spectacular views en route.

We drove a short way back along the main road to visit the first bungy bridge in the world over the Kawarau river.  There was a queue of brave mad fools waiting to jump!



We then diverted to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village, dating back to 1886, with all of the traditional buildings beautifully restored.  On to Queenstown, where we drove straight past what might have been the last petrol station for 180 km, with about 170km of fuel left.
So a quick turn around and $30 of fuel added before we made our way to Te Anau. 
Of course, there were one or two petrol stations, but we could not have been sure.
We arrived at Te Anau at about 5pm and called into the town to confirm our Doubtful Sound cruise. Then on to Deunluce, where we were greeeted with a cup of tea and cake.
Back into town for an italian meal served outside in the warm evening, accompanied by strains of Pavarotti and Bocelli.  The best sunset we could have seen was hidden behind the mountains!

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