We left Te Anau just gone 10 this morning and set off for Queenstown. It’s described as the extreme sports capital of the world and home of the infamous Nevis Highwire Bungy. As its ski season we are expecting accommodation to be pricey and difficult to find and it turns out to be just that. We try loads of places, some of which look crap and are expensive. Eventually we decide on Oaks Shores Apartment complex, overlooking Lake Wakatipu and the mountains it’s absolutely fantastic. A massive, luxury loft style apartment with loads of mod cons including under floor heating, flat screen telly and 2 ensuite bathrooms- How the other half live.

It’s definitely the most luxurious place we have stayed in on this trip and for 80 pounds a night, a lot but worth it for the spectacular views through the 3 huge windows that make up one wall. We spend the evening in, none of want to go anywhere when it’s so cool here and the kids make us some Mexican food. Even loading the dishwasher seems like a bit of a novelty! How sad are we?!

Off to bed now, not been feeling too well for a few days and want to get a decent night sleep before going jet boating tomorrow.