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Published: April 16th 2006
Queenstown
Aerial shot on the gondola overlooking the activity capital of NZ!Sweet As Bro!
Just arrived in the small town of Kaikoura, a shortish drive away from Christchurch. Not much here really but its a popular backpacker spot as its renowned as a great spot for swimming with dolphins, seals and whale watching.
Had an absolutely fab time in Queenstown. I expected to see a really tacky, commercial town but it was quite the opposite. Bumped into a guy I met in Surfers Paradise when I stayed on Main Beach in December which was bizarre (he was one of the guys I sumo wrestled with). I bottled out of doing the various bungy jumps, particularly the Nevis which is the 2nd biggest in the world. Instead I went River Boarding and what can I say? I started the day optimistic and finished it a broken man. Freezing cold waters, Grade 4 rapids which included being sucked underwater for a few seconds and resurfacing unable to breathe before getting battered by the fierce currents again! Smashed my knee on a rock, managed to get cramp in both legs which was absolutely agonising and so all in all, I decided that Riverboarding wasnt for me....I'm a wounded soldier!
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Lake Pukaki
From Queenstown to Christchurch fun (and cheaper!) was luging. Basically similar to Go-Karting but you just race your mates down a steep track and take each other out, or you can do it like Marge Simpson.... Had quite a few nasty crashes on the way but it was a great laugh.
Left Queenstown Friday morning and returned back to Christchurch for the night to see the Canterbury Crusaders take on the Sydney Warratahs - 1st v's 2nd! We of course supported the mighty Crusaders who ended the night victorious winners, 17-11. It was great fun.
So I'd say thats about it for now. Will be in Wellington tomorrow evening for 2 nights so this is my last day in the South Island of New Zealand. If the North Island is half as impressive ill be happy. Sweet As!
Richard.
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