May Be Time to Buy in Queenstown
2009-08-24 06:05:00 Queenstown?s local news paper, Mountain Scene have done an interesting analysis on returns to owners or unit holders of property sold as visitor accommodation. I have previously posted on the promised guaranteed rental yield of this type of investment but it is interesting to see the actual break down on the return of investment. ...
Queenstown, New Zealand
2009-05-02 23:41:00 A view from the terrace of our room at the Azur Lodge on the edge of Queenstown. I'll be posting a full report on this incredible location in the next few days.
Queenstown says Ban all Freedom Campervanning
2008-04-01 00:43:00 The proposed sticker law to regulate where campervans can overnight park does not go far enough for one South Island council mayor. Queenstown Lakes district mayor Clive Geddes believes that the sticker law will not deter those tourist that pollute the area with human waste. Mr Geddes stated that his council should lead the way by ...
Queenstown and thereabouts
2008-01-29 06:46:00 Theres been a bit of talk about Queenstown and surrounding neighbours over the past week, Te Anau included. Ive just remembered this Youtube clip I saved to my favourites awhile ago. Drive from Te Anau to Queenstown, New Zealand. Ive bopped along to it a few times since though not recommended to anyone who suffers motion sickness.
Im going to Queenstown
2008-01-24 11:28:00 For those who arent up with the play please see here ». Queenstown Guy headed back there this morning, ill be on a flight tomorrow morning. Return to Auckland Monday (supposedly). Ive had a few “Hope you’re having fun” ’s the latest being from Nicole, ie: “Hope you’re having fun!!” “I don’t know that Id describe myself as having fun as such…though I have always liked roller coasters! I’m pretty much on one of those “ She came back with this stunning reply which Ive told her I will remember forever. Mh, then try to enjoy the times when it’s high in the air and you can see the whole world!! Maybe it parks up there for a while. Suffice to say various occurrences led to an email from QGuy this afternoon, among other things, regretting “not turning up on your doorstep this morning and dragging you on the plane with me.” Also included was a passage about “if there is a chance…&#...
Chip Eng Seng wins S$188m Singapore HDB contract to build in Queenstown
2008-01-21 23:44:00 Chip Eng Seng wins S$188m Singapore HDB contract to build in Queenstown By Loh Kim Chin SINGAPORE: Chip Eng Seng has won a S$188 million contract from the Housing and Development Board (HDB) to build 1,394 flats in Queenstown. The contract also includes the construction of a multi-storey carpark, link-bridges, a roof garden, an education centre and other facilities. Work is expected to begin next month and to complete by 2011. Chip Eng Seng expects its construction division to be busy with tenders and construction work this year. As of June last year, Chip Eng Seng’s construction order book stood at about S$590 million that would take the group through to 2011. - CNA/ac Source : Channel NewsAsia - 22 Jan 2008 Singapore Property - Buy , Sell , Rent , Invest Mindy Yong (+65)91002985 mindy@mindyyong.com http://www.property-elite.com http://www.hotvictory.com
Frisbee Golf With A Twist
2008-01-19 04:09:00 Continuing on from my last post, Frisbee Golf is another activity in Queenstown that is cheap and fun. All you need is a Frisbee, so either buy one (around 12$), steal one or borrow one. Many hostels have plastic plates, they’ll work alright. Make sure to remove all food scraps for best aerodynamic performance. Every ...
Ascending Ben Lomond
2008-01-17 01:51:00 After a few weeks enjoying life as a couch potato in the hostel lounge I grabbed the chance to go hiking with a couple of guys from my hostel room. I was gonna climb up Ben Lomond with Jack aka Clumsy Monkey Boy, an Englishman, and Kevin, the original Flying Dutchman. Now, Ben Lomond was ...
Singapore Queenstown flat sold for record $890k
2008-01-09 01:47:00 Singapore Queenstown flat sold for record $890k 21st-storey executive flat in Mei Ling Street was bought for $300,000 in 1992 By Tan Hui Yee & Jessica Cheam THE brief for the property agent was simple: Find an HDB flat with great views and near an MRT station. Top floors only - and, it appears, never mind the price. Two intense days of door-knocking and a record $890,000 later, the buyer has his dream home - and the most expensive Housing Board flat in the country. For his money, he gets a spacious 21st-storey executive flat in Queenstown, with expansive views towards Sentosa and leafy Mount Faber on one side and Queenstown Stadium on the other. The 13-year-old flat in Block 150, Mei Ling Street, is just a few minutes away from Queenstown MRT via a sheltered walkway, and a swimming complex is just around the corner. The owners, Mr David Ho Khoi Seng, 72, and wife Judy, 64, had paid just over $300,000 for the 1,614 sq ft flat, which has four bedrooms, a living room and a stud...
Scenic Views of Queenstown
2007-12-31 07:45:00 Life in Queenstown returned to normal the day after Christmas. Unlike probably any other town in the world, this meant a zillion tour operators began shuffling people to face their fears jumping the 130+ meter Nevis bungy (world’s 2nd highest), skydiving from 15,000 feet, riding the world’s highest swing (109 meters), and a variety ...
By: GoBackpacking
Merry Christmas from Queenstown!
2007-12-25 02:40:00 I’m going to skip ahead for today so I can share some photos from my Christmas Eve in Queenstown. I spent it getting to know Nadia (Switz), Vivian (Holland), and Vanessa (Germany). For dinner, we picked Chico’s, an old, low key, candlelit restaurant. Plus a guy outside had offered us a coupon ...
By: GoBackpacking
Catching A Name On A Speeding Train
2007-09-14 07:17:00 I finally caught the name of the Fellowship — it’s called Hephzibah Christian Fellowship and is listed as a non-denominational church. And I’ve also got the location down pat. The building is actually along the stretch parallel to the MRT line between Queenstown and Redhill stations. But the most interesting part is that I managed to get hold ...
By: Joie de Vivre
Finally Got Off My Ass And (Perhaps?) Found What I?m Looking For
2007-09-11 06:56:00 Casey once told me to get off my ass to find a new church to attend and fellowship, and I think I have managed to get both of that done just this morning. There was only standing room inside the cabin of the train I was riding to work — which meant that I was ...
By: Joie de Vivre
Zeehan, West Coast Tasmania
2007-08-17 03:42:00 This historic Town is situated in the heart of the West Coast of Tasmania. Zeehan was born in 1882 with the discovery of silver lead. Zeehan then grew to become a thriving city. “The Silver City” with a population of around 10,000 and boasting 27 pubs, making it the third largest settlement in Tasmania. Today this ...
Queenstown,MD,21658,US,Price:$399900
2007-07-23 21:19:00 Residential > Single Family Homes > Resale Homes by Agent/Broker
Tandem Paragliding in Queenstown
2007-06-25 12:33:00 Ever wondered what it would be like to be a bird, to soar hundreds of feet above the ground, take in the view and get that feeling that you can actually fly? Well, paragliding experience can help you fulfil that fantasy.Very recently, I had an opportunity to experience the exhilarating Tandem Paragliding flight from the top of the Skyline Gondola in Queenstown, New Zealand. The Skyline sight also allows friends and families to enjoy this event with you, offering other facilities at the top of the gondola such as bar, restaurant and coffee shop, also viewing platforms and a luge ride for anyone needing more time to build up the courage.About Queenstown Tandem ParaglideQueenstwon Tandem Paraglide was the first paragliding company in Queenstown established in 1991. QTP has 15 local and international pilots working all year round. They are all NZHGPA registered and have many years of experience, and they have been taking people for the flight of their life since 1991.The flight takes y...
The Gravel Pit, Queenstowns famous football oval.
2007-04-16 11:02:00 A richly historical ground, rugged and tough “The Gravel Pit” can be found by driving along Wilsdon Street past a row of tall trees into the main entrance or along Batchelor Street, Queenstown just near the town centre where you?ll find a small wooden bridge. Cross the bridge to gain access to the ground. The stadium is an ...
Discover Queenstown, Tasmania?s Beautiful West Coast
2007-04-15 07:55:00 Situated on the rugged and beautiful West Coast of Tasmania 257km north west of Hobart and 30km inland from the midwest coast and Southern Ocean is the historically significant township of Queenstown. Surrounded by the peaks of Mt lyell and Mt Owen Queenstown is perfectly situated for visitors to take advantage of all the splendors the ...
Accommodation in and around Queenstown
2007-04-10 03:32:00 There are many and varied places to stay in and around Queenstown, accommodation to suit all budgets and needs, below are listed in no particular order of preference are some of the many hotels, guesthouses and B&B’S, please feel free to calll any or all of them with any inquiries that you may have. Silver Hills ...
Historic Buildings around Queenstown
2007-04-10 03:08:00 Queenstown is reconised by the National Trust as a historic town and around Queenstown today there are many of the historic buildings remaining, below are just a few of the many points of interest that you will find strolling around our local streets. 1. Galley Museum. Originally the Imperial Hotel, then used as a staff single ...
How to get to Queenstown
2007-04-10 02:33:00 The drive from Hobart is a pleasant 3.5 hours which takes you through towns such as New Norfolk, Hamilton, Ouse and Derwent Bridge before winding its way through the Franklin River World Heritage area and onto the ghost towns of Linda and Gormaston, both of which were large communities during the early mining booms, of ...
More Flights but less Queenstown accommodation.
2007-03-07 00:22:00 The same week Qantas and Air New Zealand announced an increase in direct flights from Australia to Queenstown for the coming ski season, the Queenstown Lakes District Council has threatened a clampdown on short term holiday rental properties. The council strategy committee has recommended that accommodation owners that rent their property for more than 28 days ... |
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