去皇后镇 – Going to Queenstown

11/16/2025，星期日，Sunday, The 15th day of our Down Under to Eastern Delight trip

上午十点多的航班从墨尔本飞往皇后镇，约中午十二点抵达。降落前从机窗望出去，连绵不断的高峰扑面而来，气势震撼，像是进入了风景明信片的世界。取好租车后开了十几分钟便到达旅馆，而旅馆门口望出去，就是近在咫尺的巨大山脉，景色美得令人屏息。

Our flight from Auckland to Queenstown departed around ten in the morning and arrived around noon. Just before landing, endless mountain peaks came into view through the window—majestic and awe-inspiring, as if we had entered the world of a picture postcard.

After picking up our rental car, we drove for about 15 minutes to the hotel, where a breathtaking mountain range stood right outside the entrance, so close it felt within reach.

办完入住、稍作安顿后，我们步行到镇中心吃了日式拉面，简单却格外满足。随后沿着瓦卡蒂普湖湖边散步。卡蒂普湖是新西兰第三大湖，也是皇后镇最迷人的天然地标。湖呈闪电形，全长约80公里，湖水清澈湛蓝，由冰川融水形成。它被巍峨的南阿尔卑斯山脉环绕，山顶被白雪覆盖，一幅天然画卷。

After checking in and settling down, we walked into town for a late lunch of Japanese ramen—simple yet satisfying. Then we strolled along the shore of Lake Wakatipu, the third-largest lake in New Zealand and Queenstown’s most enchanting natural landmark. Shaped like a lightning bolt, the lake stretches about 50 miles (80 km), its crystal-clear blue waters fed by glacial melt. Surrounded by the towering Southern Alps, their snow-capped peaks complete a breathtaking natural panorama.

Two bowls of hot Ramen to start our journey in Queenstown!

下午我们乘坐 Skyline 缆车登上鲍勃山山顶。这条缆车坡度陡峭，行程虽短，却一路风景震撼。到达山顶后，可以俯瞰皇后镇、瓦卡蒂普湖以及周围的雪山全景。山顶还有滑板车、餐厅和步道，是欣赏美景、休闲放松的热门地点。门票为每人 66 新西兰元，游客不少。我们站在观景台上俯瞰皇后镇——碧蓝的湖水静静铺展，群山层层环绕，白雪在阳光下闪闪发光，美得让人说不出话来。

After lunch, we took the Skyline gondola up to the top of the mountain called, Bob’s Peak. The cable car climbs at a steep angle—though the ride is short, the scenery along the way is stunning. From the summit, you get a sweeping view of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and the surrounding snow-capped mountains. At the top, there are luge rides, a restaurant, and walking trails, making it a popular spot for both sightseeing and relaxation. Tickets cost 66 NZD per person, and the place was bustling with visitors. Standing on the viewing platform, we looked down over Queenstown—the deep blue lake lay quietly below, encircled by layers of mountains, their snowy peaks glistening in the sunlight, a sight so beautiful it left us speechless.

晚餐在湖畔享用，一边吃饭一边看日落，余晖洒在雪山上，把白色山峰染成金色。我们还注意到，山顶的积雪正在融化，与中午刚抵达时相比，肉眼都能看出雪变少了。皇后镇和我想象中的一样——甚至更美、更震撼。这里的每一刻，都是风景。

We had our most enjoyable dinner so far on this trip, by the lakeside, watching the sunset as we ate. The evening glow spilled over the snowy peaks, turning them from white to amber. We also noticed that the snow on the mountaintops was melting—visibly less than when we had first arrived. Queenstown was just as I had imagined—only more beautiful, more breathtaking. Every moment here feels like a living landscape.

从左上角开始依次是：煎扇贝、香脆花椰菜、绿唇贻贝、菠菜沙拉、清蒸比目鱼、羊臀肉From the top left, the dishes are: seared scallop, crispy cauliflower, green lipped mussels, spinach salad, steamed sole, and lamb rump.

晚餐后我们在一家当地的小酒馆停下，听着现场 DJ 的混音，在暖炉旁取暖。

As we finished dinner we stopped at a local pub where we listened to the live DJ mix and were warmed by the heater.

The Bear really didn’t like the music. – 不过小熊一点也不喜欢那音乐。