TRAVEL | NEW ZEALAND DAY 5
SIR EDMUND HILLARY ALPINE CENTRE CAFÉ & BAR @ THE HERMITAGE HOTEL, TERRACE ROAD, AORAKI
Can’t be more anticipating down the excursion after
exploring the many natural beauty of Mount Aoraki, majestically astounding Tasman Glaciers as well as glorious repast of Old Mountaineers Café & Bar at Mount Cook the day before.
Before dragging my feet to really, seriously,
absolutely checking out from Hermitage Hotel, we went to its in house café for
a quick breakfast which is beautifully illuminated by the warm, welcoming
sunlight subtly streamed from the mountain! Yea, I really love this place very,
very much and gonna miss it for sure.
So here we are, at the tranquil al fresco of SirEdmund Hillary Alpine Centre Café & Bar, that offers decent array of
wholesome breakfast like muesli, sandwiches, muffins, coffees and et cetera. You
name it, they got it!
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre Café & Bar
Location: The Hermitage Hotel, Terrace Road, Aoraki
/ Mount Cook Village New Zealand
Contact: +64 3-435 1809
Website: http://www.hermitage.co.nz
Email: reservations@hermitage.co.nz
SCENIC COASTAL DRIVE ALONG AORANGI HIGHWAY & TERRACE ROAD, AORAKI
Soon after we had enough (actually not real ^^) time
enjoying our cuppa time and immersing in the warm sunrays from Sir Edmund
Hillary Alpine Centre Café & Bar overlooking the pristine stretch of Aoraki mountain,
we though it’s about time lift our heavy butts up and get it going for next
adventure- if we want to make it in time to catch the rest of the scenic view
while the weather is still good to us. And so, we bid adieu to the lovely Hermitage
Hotel
(I’m still missing it very much even till now) and enroute along the Aorangi
highway for the enchanting turquoise lake along the coast.
We actually made a few pit stops in between whenever
we caught a glimpse of any beautiful spots, not knowing exactly where we were
that time, but one thing for sure is- should we just let it pass by, we would
definitely miss all those natural picturesque views! Before we realized, we had reached Glentanner Park!
Glentanner Mount Cook
Location: State Highway 80, Mount Cook 7999, New
Zealand
Contact: +64 3-435 1855
Website: http://www.glentanner.co.nz/
YHA
QUEENSTOWN @ NEW ZEALAND
After departing from Sir
Edmund Hillary Cafe & Bar at Hermitage Hotel and
catching some beautiful snapshots while cruising along Aorangi-Mt Cook
Highway, passing by Glentanner,
finally we reached our next staycation at YHA
Queenstown Lakefront Backpackers, which is strategically located in the
town and driving distance to nearby restaurants. Best of all, it’s overlooking Lake Wakatipu, just wish we
have more time to spend longer here to check out the lakefront view during the
brighter day time (But that seems not really ideally happening as we were too
easily dumbfounded by the many scenic lookout points that we happened to chance
upon while journeying the route earlier on, haha) Sorry peepz! (=
This hostel was a
lovely place to experience the beauty and excitement of Queenstown as it’s only
a 10-minutes’ walk into town or within 5 minutes driving range. (Unfortunately,
Warm Pillow is always not so keen in strolling, lolz. Otherwise, I would prefer
to slowly take a leisure walk towards the town while enjoying the chilling
breeze, hehe)
The YHA Queenstown Lakefront
hostel is a comfortable, fully equipped hostel for get a good night’s sleep, sitting
right on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, offering enchanting views of the lake and
remarkable mountain range. Yet, even though it’s in the centre of Queenstown, this
backpackers is still remarkably peaceful and quiet for you to immerse in the tranquility,
reflecting the wonderful excursion so far.
YHA Queenstown Lakefront Backpackers
Address: 90 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown 9300, New
Zealand
Phone: +64 3-442 8413
SKYLINE QUEENSTOWN @ NEW ZEALAND
Soon after a quick check-in to YHA Queenstown Lakefront
Backpackers, we
immediately drove out in hope to catch the last few gondola rides for the picturesque
skyline of Queenstown from Queenstown Gondola located
nearby at Brecon Street.
The world of Queenstown Skyline
is touted as the home to the ultimate Gondola & Luge experience. Its attraction
includes featuring a gondola to a panoramic restaurant or bar, Maori
performances as well as a luge ride down.
In
fact, the uphill ride actually also offers tranquil walking tracks, mountain
biking trails, cultural experiences, adventure activities and great dining
options, all with unsurpassed scenic views, besides the Gondola ride up. If
only we could reach this place earlier, then we could have snapped some really
stunning and breathtaking views from the mountain. Guess we would have to do
with the evening scene for now, hehe.
SKYLINE QUEENSTOWN
Address: Brecon St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Opening Hours: 10am – 9pm daily
** Access closes at 9pm for uplift from the bottom
terminal. The last departure from the top terminal is when the restaurant
closes)
Phone: +64
3-441 0101
Erik’s
Fish & Chips @ Queenstown, New Zealand
Tummy definitely gnawing after some few hours’s rides uphill
at Skyline Queenstown Gondola-
I mean how not to when you need to withstand some 10°C or lower
temperature after just some quick nosh from High Country Salmon
earlier during the day? Hehe…
So here we are, seeking shelter for some warm and
comfort food at Erik’s Fish and Chips!
It took us awhile before we finally located it at some
corner from the main street along Fergburger, also one of our
favourite spot for yummies!
Over here at Erik’s
Fish and Chips, patrons could opt to dine in at their little but comfy
container dining or takeaway, which is more commonly preferred by the locals
here.
Erik’s fish and chips have a dedicated gluten-free
kitchen, so it’s the perfect takeaway food for celiac diets. On top of that,
they are nut-free, fish is freshly sought daily from Dunedin and most of its
food is 100% dairy-free. Therefore, anyone could easily and safely enjoy the best
takeaway fish and chips without worrying any food allergies and intolerances.
Erik serves up the traditional Kiwi favourites, like
battered Blue Cod and Hoki, tasty calamari rings and of course the humble chips.
For something a little different, I think we should have also tried their
popular cauliflower bites, red onion wedges or also handmade hot dogs that have
been crafted by Erik himself. If you’re feeling more adventurous, go wild with
their deep fried kiwifruit or banana desserts. Why have I possibly missed it
being the curious foodie of me? Then I guess perhaps that time the area was a
little dim and we were starving, so just go with those savoury items listed on
the top, hehe. Worry not, I shall keep that in mind the next time I’m back to
NZ! (=
Erik’s
Fish & Chips
Address: 13 Earl St,
Queenstown, Queenstown, New Zealand
Phone: +643-
441 3474
Website:
http://www.eriksfishandchips.co.nz/
Cheers for now and follow us at Carpe Diem for more ‘food-ful’
discoveries! ❤ℒℴѵℯ❤
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