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Queenstown has everything. Amazing scenery. Snow skiing in winter. Lake Wakitipu for water sports. Bungee jumping. Jet Boating. Paragliding and much more. It truly is the extreme sports capital of the world. And it also has more sedate, but still fun, activities for the not-so-thrillseekers.
We spent two nights in Queenstown. After arriving from Te Anau we checked into Queenstown Lakeview Holiday Park and proceeded to have a look around. Checked out the market at harbour front. We did a cruise on the TSS Earnslaw at 2pm. After that we had a look at the -5 Bar at Steamer Wharf, wandered around town, took lotsa pics and then headed up to the Gondola Restaurant for dinner to finish off a magnificint day.
Queenstown is built on the shores of Lake Wakitipu which is 80km in length, at an altitude of 310m and is New Zealand's third largest lake. With the Remarkables on one side on Bob's Peak on the other, Queenstown is the picture perfect spot.
The reason behind the name "The Remarkables" is that the colour & texture of the mountains change with the sun. And it's awesome to see, we were amazed that at time they had a crushed velvet look about them.
- Pros:Aesome scenery, plenty to do
- Cons:what's there not to like?
- In a nutshell:Xtreme Sporting Capitol of the World
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For those into parks & gardens Queenstown Gardens is a great spot for a leisurely stroll. Very picturesque. more travel advice
Fish & Chips on the Beach
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What better way to grab a bite to eat whilst wandering around Queenstown. Aggy's Shack has great fish & chips and other... more travel advice
Minus 5 Bar
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This seemed like a fun thing to do and it was. Have a few vodkas in minus 5 temps in a bar carved from ice. more travel advice
Relax on Lake Wakitipu
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A pleasant way to spend a couple of hours on a warm summer's afternoon in Queenstown. Cruising Lake Wakitipu on the TSS... more travel advice
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nice tips
Wonderful tips on the country that I wish to visit someday...