After arriving at the motor camp, Yunluo and An Qingju started to make reservations for a helicopter ride to view the glacier. The front desk receptionist said that there would be a heavy rainstorm that night, so the itinerary for tomorrow could not be confirmed. Yunluo and An Qingju could only wait.
Tips: Franzjosef, a glacier town (Franzjosef is very expensive to refuel, 14 more expensive than big cities), helihike (helicopter visit to the glacier, 399 New Zealand dollars per person), price: half day, about 3.5-4 hours, 115 New Zealand dollars. Full day, 6-7 hours, 165 New Zealand dollars.
The price includes the shuttle bus, snow boots, socks, jackets and other items that are needed to keep warm temporarily. The helicopter tour is more expensive, but the scenery is the most beautiful. It takes about 4 hours and costs about 350 New Zealand dollars per person.
At around 9 o'clock in the evening, Yunluo personally cooked a delicious dinner in the camp. The ingredients were large pieces of beef purchased from the supermarket that morning. So I would like to remind everyone that the supply of materials must be sufficient, otherwise there will not always be things to buy in New Zealand.
Living in the RV, there was pouring rain and raging winds outside, and the car was swaying back and forth. In this way, Yunluo and An Qingjue spent a "fearful" night.
When I woke up in the morning, it was still raining and the thick clouds were so thick that I couldn't see the bottom. I thought the helicopter tour to the glacier must have been cancelled. I went to the front desk to ask and it was clear that I would not be able to participate in the helicopter tour today.
The weather was gloomy, and the river was swollen due to continuous rain. The bridge was repaired just before Yunluo and An Qingju arrived. Otherwise, Yunluo and An Qingju would not be able to travel to Wanaka from the west coast.
Disappointed Yunluo and An Qingju ran directly to Lake Matheson near Fox Glacier, which is known as the most beautiful lake in New Zealand.
The lake view is blocked by a dense forest. It takes 15 minutes to walk to the best shooting point, jettyview. The best observation point takes about 40 minutes to walk in the forest. If photography enthusiasts want to shoot the sunrise, it is recommended that you arrive at the entrance of the scenic spot 45 minutes before sunrise.
After seeing the most beautiful lake in New Zealand, Yunluo and An Qingju drove to Wanaka.
Tips: There are gas stations in Fox and Franz, but there is no gas station between Fox and Haast. There is no gas station between Hasst and Wanaka, so you need to fill up the gas in Fox or Hasst in advance. There are Newworld and Foursquare supermarkets in Wanaka, the things are a bit expensive, you can replenish your supplies.
Wanakanewworld is a medium-sized supermarket, which is average, but much cheaper than Queenstown. So if you are going from Wanaka to Queenstown, it is best to restock in Wanaka.
These cows are very funny, only their heads are white.
The road from Fox Glacier to Haast and then to Wanaka is very scenic. It is considered one of the top ten most beautiful driving routes in the world. On the road from Hokitika to Haast, you pass by a sea called Bruebay. The beach is covered with driftwood washed up by the sea, large rocks of strange shapes, and totems made by tourists with white pebbles.
Because of this salmon meal, Yunluo and An Qingjue had a small episode. Yunluo and An Qingjue came to this famous salmon restaurant. Because it was a self-service restaurant, Yunluo and An Qingjue quickly bought two plates of cut salmon and two plates of uncut salmon. They also bought a plate of mustard.
When it was time to check out, I found that none of An Qingju's credit cards could be used. I had no problems using my credit cards before, but they didn't work in this store. At that time, An Qingju didn't have a single New Zealand dollar. After struggling for a while, I had no choice but to give up. Seeing that the delicious salmon in my hand couldn't be eaten, I was so depressed.
Ask the lady boss. The nearest ATM is either in Fox Glacier, which is more than 70 kilometers away from the salmon farm, or in Haast, the next stop that Yunluo and An Qingju are going to, which is more than 60 kilometers away from the salmon farm.
Finally, they had to reluctantly give up and headed for the next destination. Yunluo and An Qingju were looking for a motel while driving. They asked if they could cash out. As a result, they found that there was no place to exchange Niubi. Yunluo and An Qingju were depressed and drove to the town of Haast.
After arriving in the town, Yunluo and An Qingjue tragically discovered that the ATM machine could not recognize UnionPay cards. When they were at their wits' end, they found a supermarket. The clever Yunluo suddenly had an idea: Yunluo and An Qingjue would swipe the credit cards of the shoppers to pay, and the customers would give the cash to Yunluo and An Qingjue.
I really admire Yunluo for coming up with this trick. Yunluo and An Qingjue explained it to the shop owner in English for a long time. When the shop owner finally understood what Yunluo and An Qingjue meant, the look in his eyes An Qingjue will never forget. She was full of surprise, wondering how there could be such a method. A cat that catches mice is a good cat, whether it is black or white. Yunluo and An Qingjue finally have money.
Perhaps cashing in the credit card was just the beginning. When Yunluo and An Qingjue were preparing to set off for Wanaka, they suddenly learned that the only road to Wanaka was blocked due to heavy rain. Yunluo and An Qingjue were very disappointed.
With the cash in hand and looking at the situation at that time, An Qingjue and his partner looked at each other and said: Let's go, drive back and eat salmon, without any regrets. Just like that, An Qingjue and his partner drove 120 kilometers for a few pieces of salmon. Perhaps only this persistence can make the journey interesting.
On the way to Haast, you will pass through a rainforest, with some hiking viewpoints interspersed from time to time. Along the way, you will first pass Lake Moeraki, where there is a small sand embankment extending from the shore into the lake. Standing on it, you will be surrounded by the blue water. Then you will pass Knights Point, a viewpoint with protruding reefs, which is a standard image on the west coast.
The waves kept coming up and crashed against the black rocks until they were shattered. Then we came to Ship Creek, a white sand beach with many dead trees. There is also a hiking trail called Dune Lake Walk, but it takes about half an hour.
After eating salmon, we took a short break in the town of Haast and had the famous local fish & chips. After refueling, we continued to head south along the west coast. The scenery was amazing. This section of the road was the most winding, with twists and turns on the mountain and many one-way bridges. We needed to pay special attention to the vehicles on the opposite side.
Fortunately, the scenery in this section is extremely charming. You can visit the Haast River, Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea on the way. Lake Hawea is the first scenic spot along the way, and the next scenery is the northern end of Lake Wanaka.
Tips: There is a 90-kilometer road from Hasst to Wanaka that is almost deserted, so fill up the gas tank. If you want to buy outdoor products, don't miss Wanaka and Queenstown, because there are almost no places to buy them if you go further to the east coast. In fact, outdoor jackets in Wanaka are the cheapest.
Maybe it's because they don't provide transportation. Lake Wanaka is more cost-effective than Queenstown. If you rent a car and drive yourself, it is recommended to go to Lake Wanaka. The point is located in Wanaka Airport. It is best to book in advance on the website. They have good business and there are many people. If you go directly, you will be in the back.
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12,000 feet (about 3,650 meters), 299 yuan (about 1,500 RMB), 199 yuan (about 1,000 RMB) for taking photos or videos. Although some brochures have coupons, if you choose a package (jump + photo or video), the actual price is the same as using a coupon. On the day An Qingju jumped, everyone chose the package. Skydiving official: https:
Official description: With an excellent instructor accompanying you, you will jump from a luxury plane at 15,000 feet into the beautiful blue sky of New Zealand. What comes into view is the white snow on the snow-capped mountains and the mirror-like tranquility of the blue lake. Wanaka skydiving is the most distinctive and award-winning high-standard tandem skydiving sport in New Zealand.
Since Dave and JoolShall founded Wanaka Skydiving in 1995, more than 60,000 people have safely experienced the thrill of skydiving at 200km/h with the help of Yunluo and Anqingju. The newly renovated landing area of Yunluo and Anqingju has added a filming area, free wireless services and network facilities.
In addition, Yunluo and Anqingju have also bought a new bright orange X-Stol aircraft! You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of New Zealand's highest peak - Mount Cook, the Alps, glaciers, lakes, rivers, etc. without any disturbance! Use a DVD or camera to take a picture of your big smiling face when you are free falling!
Look at this customer's smiling face in Yunluo and Anqingju's photo! Yunluo and Anqingju's relatively cheap prices have the advantage of the widest selection of photos in the skydiving industry. Yunluo and Anqingju's customers can choose from a variety of photos, including recording mode, photos taken by a third party during your flight, half-body, close-up, full-body, with or without the parachute.
You can choose your favorite after viewing the sample photos at the landing area. The skydiving video can be copied and taken home 20 minutes after landing! Providing you with the best tandem skydiving in New Zealand is the purpose of Yunluo and Anqingju. (To be continued...)
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