Queenstown
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Topic: Queenstown
Posted By: Bombshell
Subject: Queenstown
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 1:36pm
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we are off down there in a few weeks (treat for my birthday from hubby and accomodation from my boss!) with child...we are only there 3 days...
so been a few years since I was there - and was young(er) and single....what should we DEF take Ella to see and do while there? We have rental car so no worries getting around and have apartment to stay at central to town... We arent skiers - but want Ella to be able to play in the snow (and make use of the snowsuit and boots I bought her!)... any ideas or MUST SEES???? ideas of restaurants / cafes for dinners with a 2 year old!  (Katherine - do you want a travel guide done? LOL!)
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Posted By: Katherine
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 1:53pm
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In the latest issue of OHbaby! Magazine, which hit the shops on Monday this week, we have a travel story devoted to a mid-winter family break in Queenstown! It's on pages 72-73, and covers heaps of family-friendly activities. Check it out for inspiration! :) |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 2:05pm
US!
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 3:47pm
LOL K- yeah i know 
Piper....actually i think we are going to cromwell one of the days - DHs buddy lives there and we last saw him at the wedding....so if u around for a coffee we might meet up again...i think u were still preg with TJ when we met in CHCH! |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 7:53pm
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yes, I was only about 5 months pregnant with Tom. Or was it that Gabrielle was 5 months....one or the other....or both. Lots happened since then.
Definitely let me know when you are going through Cromwell, otherwise we can always come over to Qtown. Sorry, cant tell you what there is to do as we dont really do much LOL. |
Posted By: monkey33
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 9:31pm
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I am heading there this weekend can't wait!
Hmm I am not too sure on stuff for small kids, but I think a couple of things would be: The steamship which heads over to Walter Peak High Country Farm or you can just go for the return ride and you don't have to get off (which is what we did). Deer Park Heights - this was pretty cool! You drive through and you can stop and buy food for sheep and other animals and they come right up to you! There are the most stunning views there aswell. Playing in the snow will probably be her favourite part  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 16 July 2009 at 8:34am
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Piper - GabriellA but thats ok I wont kill you for that one! Yeah she was about 12 weeks i think on that trip...and a wonderful bubba flying - I am not antipating such a peaceful trip with compliments from other passengers this time LOL! will swap numbers closer so we can meet up
Deer park - ok so i saw a guided trip there but you can go yourself...anyone know how far it is and where...or a linky cause I can only find tours to it. ooh yeah the earnslaw??? she will love that! |
Posted By: RBsMama
Date Posted: 16 July 2009 at 1:15pm
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Maybe the gondola? Amazing views! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 16 July 2009 at 2:26pm
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I knew that (hehehe).....can I blame it on..um....poor spelling? poor typing? its been ages since you've posted......or am I just slack
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 16 July 2009 at 2:38pm
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oooh Ella will love that - animals in the car for real - as opposed to the imaginary ones we have in the car each night!
I cant wait to get there....just wish snow was warmer LOL! |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 16 July 2009 at 8:25pm
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snow is warmer....its ice thats, well, icy!
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 17 July 2009 at 10:49am
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Go through to Wanaka for Puzzle world or what ever its called, she might be a bit young for some of the things - but there is some wicked things there! ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |