"Queenstown" a Queenstown Travel Page by cnango

The whole country of New Zealand is known for being a very beautiful and diverse country populated with warm & friendly people (Kiwis). I have always heard by both American & Kiwi friends who have traveled there, that Queenstown is one of the best if not The Best of NZ. So when I boarded the plane at AKL I was very excited & full of expectations. I was not disappointed, it was a wonderful vacation destination.

Queenstown is located on the South Island. The town center is built around a little square bay and spreads up into the surrounding hills.Beyond the lake sits a majestic mountain range called ' The Remarkables '.Nearby are pristine rivers ,streams and green valleys with vineyards. The town has many nice hotels,shops & restaurants, all in easy walking distance. This is considered the adrenaline capitol of New Zealand with Jet boats, river rafting,fly by wire, bungy jumping and Zorbing .

I preferred the more mild activities like hiking (tramping),flying over the majestic mountains, a tranquil cruise on Milford Sound & a scenic drive through vineyards of Otago to the nearby Historical & Charming Arrowtown.

The 3 pictures here were taken from the deck off our 5th floor lakeview room at the Crown Plaza (formally Parkroyal) Hotel
#1 (lead photo) is looking left at the town centre & bay
#2 is in the center looking straight ahead
#3 is looking right , away from the town