New Zealand Trip 2022 Day 11 Part 2 ~ Queenstown, Queenstown Hill, Rata, Kamana Lakehouse

Oops having been neglecting this for too long and now really looking forward and hoping for good weather for NZ2.0!
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We waited quite a while as the Jetboat was delayed due to the strong winds and waves. They checked if we are ok with the ride being bumpy and everyone agreed. 






And to be honest, I'm pretty surprised by how bumpy it was. It hurts when I got thrown back into the seat lol. But once we were out to the river, it was fine. No photos as it's all in video form in the insta360.






After the ride, we got some cookies and headed to our next stop.



Queenstown Hill!



Starting through the forest.










Then out to the exposed area. 


Very blue sky!











Ok, I recalled it to be super sunny but windy here. I had to grab onto my phone really tightly and when I first walked up to the peak, I had to lower my stance to walk against the wind lol. 





























It was so sunny I couldn't see my phone screen so I just spammed the button and choose/ delete later. 





































After the walk up the Queenstown Hill, it was time for our dinner at Rata!



A really popular place and we were booked at 8pm. 




But we had to wait quite a while for our table -.-
And also for our food. 


Wine at every dinner. 


Looks simple but was good - Kingfish starter. 

Mains of Blue Cod.


& Canter Valley Duck.


Ice cream sandwich.


Food was really good at Rata and lived up to its hype. 
Took a walk after dinner before heading back to the hotel.


We were the last guest to check in that day lol.






As pretty as we saw in photos and videos. 





And we rested for the day. Halfway through the whole trip! 

  ~ New Zealand Trip 2022 ~

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