Day #18 Queenstown

We left Te Anau for Queenstown the last leg of the Southern Scenic Route. It was a little less scenic when compared to the east coast portion.

Lake Wakatipu
near Queenstown

We headed to the kiwi sanctuary in Queenstown before heading to Toby's B-day party.

another resident of the kiwi sanctuary

parrots that were once pets in Australia
now they are wild in NZ

stuffed kiwi
not nocturnal

kiwis are nocturnal
look closely

We saw some NewZealand animals and then the kiwis. They are nocturnal so one may only observe them in darkness. It was a challenge, but we saw several. Toby's party was great fun. We met family and friends and had some good conversation which was not devoid of comments about the American political situation. Good folks!

dad and kids

Tomorrow it is off to a jet boat adventure.