south island

Although the weather has been sunny these past few days, the waterfalls in the fjords aren't quite as spectacular, but they're still very photogenic.

Upon arrival at the check-in point, we were first weighed, then watched a video explaining the precautions (available in simplified Chinese). We changed into wool socks and shoes. Perhaps because it's summer, they only provided us with waterproof jackets, no pants, but gloves and small backpacks were given. After gearing up, we boarded a shuttle bus to the helipad. The flight took about 5 minutes to reach the glacier. Because the hike was mostly uphill, it wasn't very cold. With frequent stops and sightseeing and taking photos, there wasn't much time to eat or drink. I recommend eating some snacks beforehand and making sure to use the restroom! When we reached a higher point, the guide suggested we try drinking the glacier water, which tasted like ice water with no strange smell. Our guide, Sabrina, was a very talkative woman. Thank you for giving us a wonderful glacier hiking experience!

Amazing view! Relax and chill. Could not ask for more.

Super fun! I was scared at first, but the view after jumping was absolutely stunning. The instructor was also great and provided a lot of emotional support. I'm so glad the weather was perfect that day so I could go skydiving as planned. If you're ever in Queenstown, you absolutely must try it! It's on my bucket list!

The glacier seen from the helicopter is completely different from the experience of actually stepping onto it; it's a very worthwhile experience.