Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Queensland and South Island of New Zealand - Autumn School Holiday 2019




QUEENSLAND

Tourist Visa for parents and brother, ETA https://www.eta.immi.gov.au/ETA/etas.jsp A20 *done

31 Mar 
Flight Marlindo Air OD157 KLIA Main 18:05 - 1 Apr Brisbane 05:40 ref# TAVGFP Seat 8E/E/F 2" extra legroom. Complementary hot meal with water. Checked baggage15kg *combine max weight 23kg. One-piece 7kg carry on cannot exceed 56*36*23cm in size AND 1 laptop/backpack bag OR 1 handbag on-board max 7kg.  

01 Apr 
05:40 Brisbane Airport 
14:00 Nee’s Band Performance
18:00 CBD night cruise

02 Apr 
Sunnybank + Daisy Hill Koala Centre, Daisy Hill Conservation Park *free entry, talks: 11am/2pm https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/daisy-hill-koala-centre/

Or Brisbane Koala Bushlands https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/environment-waste/natural-environment/bushland-reserves/brisbane-koala-bushlands

03 Apr 
Bunnings, Inala + Pho lunch


NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH ISLAND

Bring: NZD 2000 cash, raincoats/wind breaker/sunglasses/sports shoes/casual footwear/insect repellent/swim suits/toiletries/frisbee x 2, cards

Weather 17/8C Autumn, lots of rain, check weather and go flexible, Mt Cook - sunrise 08:00 sunset 19:24  

useful links:
online shopping
04 Apr 
EzyParking, Secure Open Air Parking Booking No. 118022 Date Leaving: Thursday 4th of April 2019 Book In Time: 13:00 Landing: Saturday 13th of April 2019 14:30  07 5536 7701 Wollemi Place, Tweed Heads West
 *JQ187 OOL 16:20 - T1 Int CHC 22:35 - CHC Int ref# XWMKHE 8 passengers

Private driver 02108792536 NZD45 for 2 cars, pay to driver. Call driver for pick up at “The Loop” *1 min walk from Lobby. Backup: https://www.uber.com/en-AU/fare-estimate/  NZD17-21 x 2 cars  

Reservation# HM35X92ZD9  277 Grahams Road, Bishopdale 8053 kayla-tzkikul00z5xfgpg@host.airbnb.com +64 (0)21 297 3761 chc in: 4 Apr 3pm chc out: 5 Apr 10am -11am *9/2 paid A123.69, 22/3 A123.69 key locked inside mailbox near front door pw:853

 05 Apr 
scotties via Arguscarhire NZ511179510 Confirmation No 90218 Toyota Minivan auto free call 0800-736825 em late@scotties.co.nz or call +6493033912 Pickup: CHC 10am 5 Apr, Drop off: ZQN 10am 13 Apr A492.56 (A39paid+A358.46 29Mar+NZD100scotties) *2Apr 10.45am spoke to Brian, 8-seater Toyota minivan requested and confirmed. Get car at 3 Pukaki Rd, Harewood, Christchurch *Uber NZD12-14 Scottie's Rental, Yaldhurst, Christchurch *add driver N30

MT Cook and Aoraki *check weather, depart early
11:00  depart Christchurch -3h-
14:00  Lake Tekapo 30m break -45m-
15:15  Lake Pukaki  30m break -40m-
16:25  Tasman Glacier *NZ largest glacier 2h hike -15m-
18:45  Mt Cook dinner/star gazzing 2h -50m-
21:35  Twizel *star gazz? -2h20m-
23:55  Ridge Resort *Called 29/3 pin confirmed
Lake Pukaki Most stunning blue lake.  Do check out the Mt Cook Alpine Salmon where you can enjoy fresh sashimi along the lakeside
Hooker Valley Walk 2-3 hours round trip/kids friendly/The HookerValley Lake, icebergs floating very close to shore/3 suspension bridges/scenic boardwalk sections/The view at the terminal end is magnificent with views of Mt Cook, the glacier, the glacier lake and mini icebergs, all in an amphitheatre of mountains. All for free! Morning, afternoon and late afternoon are as impressive.

Optionals:
Stargazing and possible southern lights
https://www.backpackerguide.nz/what-is-a-dark-sky-reserve/
  • Tekapo ,Aoraki Mt Cook -The Alpine Centre’s Hillary Deck, Twizel
  • New Zealand’s largest telescope sits on top of Mt John at the Earth and Sky Observatory.
  • The best time to see AURORA AUSTRALIS in New Zealand is during the winter months (March to September)., around midnight is best. Check out an Aurora Australis forecast to see if the reading is Kp5 or above.
Ridge Resort Queenstown 3BR 8pax Check in: 5 Apr 15:30-18:00 Check out: 12 Apr 09:30 67 Goldfield Heights, Queenstown East 9300 call +64 (0)3-442 6502 to get pin for late arrival, Mobile 027 222 5579 optional: wifi NZ10/GB  

*At Reception, to the left is a ‘Late Arrivals Safe’. Enter on the keyboard 1714A, turn the black handle to open. Site plan located on the wall to the right of Reception that will indicate the location of your apartment. The Compendium as it contains a considerable amount of information about the Ridge Resort. Registration Form must be completed and returned to Reception as soon as possible/In the Owners Lounge there is a ‘Visitors Point’ activities rack with leaflets on the many activities that can be enjoyed in Queenstown and the surrounding areas. Reception closes at mid-day on the Saturday and does not re- open until 8.00am on the Monday.
  • Three bedroom plus pull-out sofa in the lounge to sleep 8. Double stories. Two bathrooms
  • Washing machine, dryer, dishwasher., dish and washing machine powder are included. 
  • Fully equipped kitchen including coffee plunger. Slow-cooker upon request. Coffee/tea starter pack included.
  • Outdoor seating, BBQ and private spa on the balcony. Spa is kept at a constant 38 degrees.
  • Right next to Lake Wakatipu with great views of The Remarkables and Deer Park Heights. 
  • Nice communal lounge area with table tennis and a pool table. Lots of DVDs, books and board games too.
  • Pick a complementary bike to ride around the lake and visit the town center


 optional Queenstown activities @ bookme:
  • Lake Wakatipu Single Kayak 45m N12.60-N25
  • Paddle Queenstown - Aqua Bike N15-N30 30m 2 persons
  • Queenstown Mini Golf - 2A3C18 Holes N37-N55
  • Stand-Up Paddle Board Hire - 45 Minutes N12.90-N25
to buy/try: New Zealand bluff oysters. local wines, Starburst Snakes, Cookie Time Original Chocolate Chunk, Patagonia ice cream, Try Fergburger or Devil Burger?


 06 Apr
Optional: Lake Hayes


 07 Apr KJet

14:00   KJet 60m with free admission to Queenstown’s Underwater Observatory via1. bookme N59A Ref: NIHH19X1671758 4 PAX KH/MJ/ET/KL via 2. Experienceoz A248.82-5% 2A2C 4 PAX YC/KS/EN/KW Agent ref: 215471312 Supplier ref: REF82LA Reservation: 93209 Ken Wee Kee *be there b413:45   KJet kiosk, Main Town Pier, Marine Parade *bring: Warm jacket, casual footwear, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera *provided: full length spray jackets (with hoods)/life jacket there is two hour pay and display parking on Earl street or you can pay for all day parking in Man Street and Ballarat Street car parks. Child 5-14 years


8 Apr *8 Apr Gibbston partly cloudy!
  • Gibbston Valley amazing scenery of over 250 hectares of vines clinging to steep slopes of the mountains. The specialty of the area is Pinot Noir. 
  • Peregrine Wines - Worth a visit to see the tasting room alone with its flight of bird architecture and rustic barrel room. Peregrine specialise in Pinot Noir but they are also well known for their dry and late harvest Rieslings too. Favourite Wine: Peregrine 2015Rose. 
  • Chard Farm Winery - Saving the very best for last! Just the drive to get out to Chard Farm is an experience as you travel along a gravel path that hugs perilously to the rugged mountain with stunning views of the river. Their cellar door is like something taken from Tuscany in Italy and their wine exquisite! Favourite Wine: Chard Farm. 2014 Pinot Gris (but the Chard Farm 2014 Judge & Jury Chardonnay gets and honourable mention too!
Kawarau Gorge

Optionals:

09 Apr to buy Skyline Gondola + 5 luge rides 2a2c N187 for YC/KS/EN/MJ

10:00 Skyline Gondola + 5 luge rides via bookme N48A Ref: CDFY19X1668962  3 PAX KH/KW/ET  + 6 rides N38A CDFY19X1680443 KL to avoid queuing at Bottom Terminal, pick up your Tickets on the ground floor at Skyline Direct 41 Shotover Street Ticket Booth (opposite Fergburger) from 10am each day prior to your arrival at Skyline.  Or validate at the bottom Gondola Terminal. Child 5-14 years https://www.skyline.co.nz/en/queenstown/  03 441 0101 *4 hrs free public parking along Brecon street 

Optional: 45– 65 minsTiki Trail starts at the Gondola base and ends at the Skyline complex. It is a moderate hike and requires a good level of fitness.  Rocky and a little tricky at the bottom with easier, but still steep paths towards the top. Lots of wildlife to see.

12:30 AJ Hackett Bungy - The Ledge Bungy N144A x 3 pax

14:30 AJ Hackett Bungy - The Ledge Swing via bookme N83A N83C Ref: 1768524  4 PAX KH/KW/ET/EN *be there b414:10 bungycentre@bungy.co.nz 0800 286 4958   *flat, secure and enclosed footwear  



10 Apr Glenorchy and Moke Lake *8 Apr Glenorchy rain
  • Glenorchy-Moke Lake (gravel road) an awesome little getaway where you can witness a true piece of NZ 
  • Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, stunning drive along Lake Wakatipu. Gorgeous snow capped peaks reflecting on blue lake
  • Glenorchy Boardwalk, 30-45 minute walk is incredibly scenic with native wildlife
Optional: Glenorchy Animal Experience @bookme A14 C8 2A3C N29 includes 2 bags of animal feed, 2.30pm sheep shearing demonstration


11 Apr Flexible swap
  • Queenstown Gardens - There’s an 18-object frisbee golf course right downtown by the lake.
  • Kiwi Birdlife Park


12 Apr Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound *check weather/hope for rain, depart early

A World Heritage site, Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) is the largest National Park in New Zealand and one of the largest wildernesses in the Southern Hemisphere. The Park is amazing, full of wonders and basically one of the most spectacular places on earth/Snow-capped mountains and waterfalls are truly amazing.

Milford Sound the Eighth Wonder of the World *cruise https://www.bookme.co.nz/things-to-do/queenstown/activities/search/milford%20sound All the cruises follow the same path. Some people prefer big boats for stability; others prefer small boats for a more personal feeling. Some trips are slightly longer at 2 hr because they allow more time for photography or to follow dolphins/seals/penguins. Try to cruise before 11am or after 2pm if you can as these are usually the quietest cruises of the day. Avoid 11am-2pm as these times are when most coach tours from Te Anau and Queenstown arrive.

Te Anau (optional, Chasm Walk and Glow Worms)


Kingston Holiday Park NZD199 Booking.com Confirmation# 2080580047 PIN code: 7962 16 Kent Street, Kingston, Otago  http://kingstonholidaypark.co.nz/ 8:00am – 8:00pm  0800 807 836 / +64(0)3 248 8501 stay@kingstonholidaypark.co.nz after hours emergency 027 419 1842 *Pay at Kingston A190/N199 inc tax Family 1BR Suite 6pax guest: Sian KH chc in: 2pm chk out: 10am free parking *Reception staff will charge your credit card on the day of your booking if you do not arrive before 8:00pm, then leave you a named envelope on the reception door containing your key, park map and receipt inside for your collection.

13 Apr JQ194 ZQN 12:45 - OOL T1 14:20
     (4 passengers Qantas ref# T4BISL Jestar ref# UFLRRC 20kg)
     (1 passenger Emirates ref# BAK4Z2 Jestar ref# JBVLKY 30kg)
     (3 passengers Jestar ref# LLLH9K)


QUEENSLAND

14 Apr 18m Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre

15 Apr 18m Mt Coot-tha

16 Apr Flight D7201 OOL T2 10:35 - KUL T2 17:15 ref# A15JQH max 2 pieces for a total 25kg nasi lemak + 350ml water x 3 seat 41A,B,C






















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