Drive towards Queenstown, land in Tekapo

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July 21st 2010

Published: July 21st 2010

So, I pick up the car by one because they can't do an earlier pick-up from city central. Its nerve-wrecking getting into a tiny car that has gears on left hand and hitting a damn, bloody roundabout within 200 metres. Got through it, drove to intersection to get on highway and nearly pulled into the wrong lane with approaching truck. Quick jerk on the wheel, a bit of swearing and I am on my way t... Read Full Entry

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Teresa

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Change

See how weather changes, from grey to sun? The closer I got to Queenstown, the sunnier it got.

Bridge

Yup, another one-way bridge to cross this.

Sedimentary Rock

Every ten kilometres the scenery changes.

Low on Gas

All of a sudden I realized that the empty light was flashing. Crap! Where do I find a petrol station...and please god don't let me stop on a twisty, tiny road.

Settlement

I pulled off at the nearest settlement, Arrowtown. Guess what? They had no petrol stations! I had to drive 12 kilometres to Queenstown. STRESS

Queenstown

Finally, got here! just before dark.

Arrowtown

Do NOT drive here for petrol.

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