Our next destination was Queenstown at the South Island. Queenstown located amongst the southern Alps of South Island so what it means is, the town is surrounded by snow-capped mountain and a big Waitipu lake. Another beautiful place and we all gave a thumbs-up all the way. Queenstown is just a small town of 22,000 people. The place got busy when winter comes and when all 3 ski resorts are opened. Young people from around the world also come to Queenstown to work at the ski resorts on temporary basis and they leave when the season is over.
Since we came in early June, only Coronet Peak was opened. The other 2 resorts will open late June and early July respectively. The weather here was very cold. It even reached -2 degrees celcius when we were there and we also got to see snow falling from the sky. One thing I love about NZ was how friendly the people were towards tourists. Not only amongst the shop owners or keepers or cab drivers, but also from people around you. You just feel so at home.
I have to say Queenstown was a charming little town. You would feel so calm and peaceful here. I love all the small shops, the street and the people. And the view of the place was out of this world, I have nothing else to say. It was just simply amazing.
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