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New Zealand 9 Days Tour
國家/地點: 紐西蘭
New Zealand 9 Days Tour (紐西蘭)
旅程性質: 觀光攝影, 飲食購物, 消閒度假
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發表日期: 2013-11-03
Working for China projects, best time to take vacation is Chinese National holiday.

My friend and I decide to head to New Zealand for 9 days and we join Charming Holidays between 05Oct13 to 13Oct13.

New Zealand Scenery at South Island is just breathtaking and the air is so fresh. Is definitely the best place to relax and take for break from polluted city life.
Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd next to the lake
Church of the Good Shepherd next to the lake
Sheep dog statue to pay tribute to importance of this animal in farming industry
Sheep dog statue to pay tribute to importance of this animal in farming industry
Lake Pukaki
Lake Pukaki
Lake Pukaki behind
Lake Pukaki behind
Info Centre at Lake Pukaki
Info Centre at Lake Pukaki
On the way to Lake Pukaki
On the way to Lake Pukaki
On the way to Lake Pukaki
On the way to Lake Pukaki
06Oct13 - Arrived at Auckland and then transit to Christchurch. 1st stop we head pass Canterbury Plain and arrived at Tepako Church adjacent to Lake Tekapo.
The water is remarkably blue, from the rock flour from the glacier at head of the lake, which further got suspend in melted water.

07Oct13 - Stop by second lake. Lake Pukaki, with Mount Cook behind 

There is a shop which sell very good salmon, smoked or not, next to the chapel. Should try it, good and fresh. 
推介項目: Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki
參觀時段: 下午
評分: 值得去5  
Tasman Glacier ok喇2013-11-03
Arrived Hermitage Hotel
Arrived Hermitage Hotel
Rainbow on the way to the boat
Rainbow on the way to the boat
Arrived where we took boat
Arrived where we took boat
See the layer of blue, white and grey
See the layer of blue, white and grey
See glacier crystal through the sun
See glacier crystal through the sun
Glacier Terminal
Glacier Terminal
Largest Glacier of the day
Largest Glacier of the day
Rainbow over Glacier
Rainbow over Glacier
07Oct13 - Starts off with bit of rain and arrive at Hermitage Hotel. We then have to change bus and walk 20-30 minutes to take boat. On the way walking there, we saw rainbow which lasts through our ride on the Glacier. Sun comes out. Have to wear the stiff and heavy life jacket for safety. Is Cold along the whole trip.

The Glacier has been exposed to air for too long and has changed white, the grey. We are lucky to catch glimpse of the original blue colour at bottom of some of the floating glacier. The crystal are cool and clear under the sun which looks amazing.

After boadt trip, we head back to Hermitage Hotel for Buffet lunch. See photos attached under restaurant commentary. 
推介項目: Tasman Glacier Boat Ride
參觀時段: 早上
評分: 值得去4  
Lunch ok喇2013-11-03
Lobby before Restaurant
Lobby before Restaurant
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After Boat ride, head for Buffet. Food is good
評分: 味道4   服務4   環境4   衛生4   抵食4
Bungy Jump ok喇2013-11-03
Deck
Deck
Bridge Overview
Bridge Overview
Kids Jumping - Movement 1
Kids Jumping - Movement 1
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07Oct13 - After Tasman Glacier, we head to visit the 1st Historic bridge used for Bungy Jump in New Zealand. AJ Hackett jumped here in 1988.

Saw a kid and Korean jump. Tour mates and I did not jump though... 
推介項目: Bungy Jump
參觀時段: 下午
評分: 值得去4  
Arrow Town ok喇2013-11-03
Museum
Museum
Main Street View
Main Street View
Main Street View
Main Street View
Wedding Photo
Wedding Photo
Wedding Photo
Wedding Photo
Arrived nearly sunset. This is the best preserved gold mining town in 1862.

Lucky to catch a Bride and Groom taking wedding photos. 

If you are into History, then can pay to get into the Museum for quite view. 
評分: 值得去3  
My favourite Mirror Lake
My favourite Mirror Lake
Mirror Lake
Mirror Lake
Drinking Water from Snow Mountain
Drinking Water from Snow Mountain
Milford Sound View
Milford Sound View
Milford Sound View
Milford Sound View
Milford Sound View
Milford Sound View
Stirling Falls
Stirling Falls
Milford Sound View
Milford Sound View
08Oct13 - Best part of the day is the short visit to Mirror Lake on the way to Milford Sound. If you turn the photos upside down the view will be exactly the same.

Passing Cleddau Valley where the water from the snow mountain can be drink raw. We all drink and the natural water is so clear and sweet.

Arrived at Ferry Terminal and flow through the World Hertiage site, 16km long Fjord. Famous Mitre Peak mountain and Falls.

Ferry park right under Stirling Falls towards end of tour and we get to feel the strength of the waterfall coming down above our body and head. Real fun. 



 
參觀時段: 下午
評分: 值得去5  
View towards Lake Wakatipu
View towards Lake Wakatipu
Queenstown Aerial View
Queenstown Aerial View
Gondola & Luge car ride
Gondola & Luge car ride
Paraglider
Paraglider
Luge car ride
Luge car ride
09Oct13 - Arrived at Skyline Gondola station to take cable car in the morning. After arrived at top, saw Queenstown Magnificent View and people playing luge car, paraglider. Then lunch at Skyline restaurant with world best view.
推介項目: Cable Car, Paraglider, Luge Car and Lunch
參觀時段: 早上
評分: 值得去5  
Lunch of 09Oct13 笑臉2013-11-03
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This resturant has best view over Queenstown and do very good buffet. Caesar salad is freshly made and Mussels are huge and delicious. Dessert counter have lots of varieties.
評分: 味道5   服務5   環境5   衛生5   抵食5
Hotel Millennium ok喇2013-11-03
Entrance
Entrance
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Surrounding Lake view
Surrounding Lake view
Surrounding Lake view
Surrounding Lake view
City Centre at Night
City Centre at Night
Sakura at City centre
Sakura at City centre
Street Piano Show
Street Piano Show
The hotel room is decent and surrounding atmosphere is good.

However, this Millennium Brand hotels (same apply to the hotel in Rotorua) charge us 25 NZ for Wi-fi where we only say overnight. We opine is absolutely ridiculous. All other hotels we stay through the tours charge us a 5-10 NZ, and Auckland one is free. For such a common use item, this is not acceptable. 
評分: 設備2   服務3   環境4   衛生4   抵住3
Pukerangi Station
Pukerangi Station
Train Entry platform
Train Entry platform
Scenery on the way
Scenery on the way
Scenery on the way
Scenery on the way
One of the cart
One of the cart
Our assigned cart
Our assigned cart
Scenery on the way
Scenery on the way
Scenery before we arrive at Pukerangi Station
Scenery before we arrive at Pukerangi Station
Arrived at Pukerangi Station (A shed like building) and got on the train. Reminds me of England train. There is Snack bar and each carts have different design in them.

They stop off at 1 station each time, and this time we get to stop off at hindon for scenery shots.

Train travels through 77km, opened in 1879. Passing through scenery of Dunedin coast, grasslands, rocks of Strath Tieri and cut through 10 tunnels, bridges and viaducts on the way above the Taieri River.

I stand at the Entry platform 90% through the journey as the heating inside is too much.  
推介項目: Scenery Photos Taking
評分: 值得去4  
Train Station Exterior
Train Station Exterior
Train Station Ticket Office
Train Station Ticket Office
Train Station Corridor
Train Station Corridor
St. Paul Cathedral
St. Paul Cathedral
Cathedral Interior
Cathedral Interior
Municipal Chambers at Octagon Square
Municipal Chambers at Octagon Square
Chambers Interior
Chambers Interior
Rainbow at Dunedin Airport
Rainbow at Dunedin Airport
10 Oct 13 - After arrived by train on 09Oct13, we head towardsthe  City Centre (Octagon Square) where St. Pauls Cathedral and Municipal Chambers are. 

It is rainy day. So bit cold. But if you are bored after seeing lakes and landscape for 4 days, here you are some Architecture to counter balance the tour.

Dunedin is the City where Universities are. Commercial centre during gold rushes back in 1860s. Railway Station was opened in 1906, designed by George Troup.

We head to Guinness Record Steepest Street in the World, then Otaga Pennisula to see Wildlife before taking flight back to Auckland. (Photos will be in next album) 
推介項目: Railway Station Interior visit and Octagon Square
評分: 值得去4  
Overview
Overview
Steepness varies as you go up
Steepness varies as you go up
Another example of steepness
Another example of steepness
Facts
Facts
Sick of road, can try steps
Sick of road, can try steps
Top of the Street
Top of the Street
Looking back down from top
Looking back down from top
10Oct13 - First stop after we ate breakfast is to get some exercise to wake you up. 

Walk all the way up to the top. Is actually real fun. Downside is the Souvenir shop who can chop certificate to certify you have been here has closed down... 
推介項目: Walk
參觀時段: 早上
評分: 值得去5  
Scenic Hotel ok喇2013-11-03
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Toilet
Toilet
Modern Interior but take you a whoel night and STILL cannot connect to Wi-fi.

Other than that, Hotel itself is clean and modern, good for stay 
評分: 設備3   服務3   環境4   衛生4   抵住4
Wildlife Tour 笑臉2013-11-03
On our way to the Pennisula
On our way to the Pennisula
8 Wheels Jeep
8 Wheels Jeep
Arrival at Pennisula
Arrival at Pennisula
Sea Lion
Sea Lion
Sea Lion
Sea Lion
Yellow eye Penguin in middle of bushes. You have to concentrate and will see it
Yellow eye Penguin in middle of bushes. You have to concentrate and will see it
Blue Penguin sleeping
Blue Penguin sleeping
Bird which only live on the cliff
Bird which only live on the cliff
After seeking landscape and architecture, time to have some fun with Animals.

We went to Otaga Pennisula and ride on the 8 wheels Jeep all across the island to look for Sea Lions, Yellow-eye penguin, Blue penguin and rare birds. Was real fun.

We have Sea lions right at our feet and posing. We have luck to see the yellow-eye penguin from a distance (these species ONLY live here in NZ). We saw blue penguin sleeping and rare birds on cliffs, etc.

One thing I must warn you is if you cannot stand bumpy ride. Don't try. The road are so bumpy that we nearly feel off our seats. If you are sleepy in the first plce, this ride will bound to wake you up. Is very cold too. 
推介項目: Wildlife ride all over mountains
評分: 值得去4  
Tower at Night
Tower at Night
Glass Floor lift to deck
Glass Floor lift to deck
Appertiser
Appertiser
Main Course
Main Course
Dessert
Dessert
Night View 1
Night View 1
Night View 2
Night View 2
Sky Walk & Bungy Ju,p Advertising at Shop
Sky Walk & Bungy Ju,p Advertising at Shop
10Oct13 Arrived at Night from flight from Dunedin. Enjoy spectacular night view while enjoying French Dinner at Orbit.

Revolving restaurant is like the one at our Hopewell Centre Revolving 66. Be careful not to place your bags when takign photo at the outer ring. By the time you took your photos, your bag will be at few tables back
推介項目: Sky Deck View
參觀時段: 晚間
評分: 值得去5  
Sky City Hotel ok喇2013-11-03
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Bedroom
Bedroom
Toilet
Toilet
Is convenient to live right next to Sky Tower.

We saw the Australian Rugby Team also.

Room is clean and comfortable. 
評分: 設備4   服務4   環境5   衛生4   抵住5
Coming out from Hobbit Home
Coming out from Hobbit Home
Bag End
Bag End
Sam & Rosie Home
Sam & Rosie Home
Bag End Overview
Bag End Overview
Green Dragon Bar
Green Dragon Bar
Approaching Green Dragon Pub
Approaching Green Dragon Pub
Looking out from Pub
Looking out from Pub
More Hobbits Home
More Hobbits Home

If you are a die-hard Lord of the Rings fans. Yes, you will love it.

Arrived at Hobbiton Film Set (unfortunately on a rainy day). Yet being a fan, I will not complain and walk through the whole tour very happily.

We end up at the Green Dragon Pub which we get a free drink. I chose Cider.

Bought the Lord of the Rings Location guidebook (extended edition) with Ian Brodie , the author's real signature on 1st page. You can only get this at the Hobbiton Souvenir shop. Other shops elsewhere cost more and with no signature...

推介項目: Walk around Film Set and experience to be a Hobbit
參觀時段: 下午
其他消費: Souvenirs
評分: 值得去5  
Leap Frog Mud Pool
Leap Frog Mud Pool
Pohutu = Big Splash, release energy up to 30M high
Pohutu = Big Splash, release energy up to 30M high
Heated stone floor at sunset
Heated stone floor at sunset
Pohutu Overview
Pohutu Overview
Maori Meeting Room
Maori Meeting Room
Maori Storage
Maori Storage
11Oct13 - After leaving Hobbiton, we arrive at Whakarewarewa Thermal Area.  Saw the Pohutu Geyser (Hot Spring) & Mud Pool & Maori Culture Centre Meeting Rooms.

It was great seeing the release of energy fron the ground and sit on the stone floor which release heat (especially on a cold day).

Cultural Centre is oly display of exhibits nowadays and there is no show there, so bit disappointing. 
推介項目: View Hot Thermal Pool release Energy
參觀時段: 下午
評分: 值得去4  
Millennium Hotel ok喇2013-11-03
Lobby
Lobby
Bedroom
Bedroom
Toilet
Toilet
Similar to Queenstown. The Hotel requires us to pay 25 NZ$ for 1 night Wi-fi.  This is absolutely ridiculous, consider Wi-fi is so common around the world.

Other than that, the service is good and friendly.

Saw the Maori Show at Dinner. Very simple. 
評分: 設備2   服務4   環境3   衛生4   抵住3
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OK
OK
OK
Relaxing
Relaxing
Buffet Dinner again...Food is OK

Well, saw the Maori show, bit disappointing. Maybe I was expecting too much.  Is mostly simple dancing and playing with tools.
評分: 味道4   服務4   環境4   衛生4   抵食4
Black Sheep - Rare
Black Sheep - Rare
All kinds of sheep displayed
All kinds of sheep displayed
My favourite Merino
My favourite Merino
Shearing Wool
Shearing Wool
After wool is removed
After wool is removed
Feeding Lamb
Feeding Lamb
Dog chasing Sheep
Dog chasing Sheep
12Oct13 - Saw typical shred sheep show, dog chasing ducks/ sheep, feeding lamb and milking cow shows.

I am pretty sure that they put tranquiliser in the sheep food as most of them fell half asleep after the introduction.

As a whole, the show is OK. Sheep and lamb are adorable. 
推介項目: Farm Show
參觀時段: 早上
評分: 值得去3  
Entrance Area
Entrance Area
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
12Oct13 - Arrived at Waitomo Cave after lunch. Cave first found in 1887. 45km long linking to Waitomo River.  Walked down 3 floors passing Banquet Chamber, Pipe Organ, Cathedral before taking the boat trip.

As we have to keep absolute quiet and cannot take photos, there will be no interior photo attached.

The scene is so amazing. Imagine sitting under a whole sky of green stars, with flashing one mating. Tour is around 15 minutes. Wish to be longer. 
推介項目: Glow Worms Watching
評分: 值得去5  
Lunch of 12Oct13 ok喇2013-11-03
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Mountain view
Mountain view
Cookies Recipe
Cookies Recipe
12Oct13 - Had this lunch at 2:30pm after overrun in the morning tour. We have freshly BBQ Steak (you can choose fish but Tour mate said fish is very fishy).
Other parts are yes, more buffet. 
推介菜式: Steak & Home made cookies
評分: 味道4   服務4   環境4   衛生4   抵食4
Harbour Bridge ok喇2013-11-03
Bridge Overview
Bridge Overview
Sea gulls & Yacht behinds
Sea gulls & Yacht behinds
More Harbour View
More Harbour View
Double Rainbow after rain (Taken from moving coach)
Double Rainbow after rain (Taken from moving coach)
On the way back from Rotorua in the afternoon, more rainbow
On the way back from Rotorua in the afternoon, more rainbow
At Auckland Airport
At Auckland Airport
Dinner at Airport
Dinner at Airport
Yummy hot chocolate
Yummy hot chocolate
12Oct13 - Last stop before we head to Airport to get back to Hong Kong
推介項目: Photo taking spot
參觀時段: 下午
評分: 值得去3  
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