Queenstown
Queenstown - New Zealand's alpine playground
Queenstown is well known for its spectacular scenery - so spectacular in fact that many of its iconic natural features were prominently featured in the film adaptation of J.R. Tolkien's best-selling book trilogy The Lord of the Rings.
Whether you're looking for a winter wonderland alpine playground for skiers and snowboarders or a summer outdoor pursuits haven for hikers, cyclists and golfers, Queenstown delivers.
See the colours of Autumn in historic Arrowtown
Arrowtown is located within a half hour drive from Queenstown. A former gold rush enclave, Arrowtown's past is beautifully preserved in the city's architecture and in its remarkable Lake District Museum.
Arrowtown is arguably at its finest in Autumn with nature's colours aglow. Hike, bike the trails, take in a game of golf or seek your fortune by trying your hand at gold panning. The great outdoors are your playground in scenic Arrowtown.
Lake Wanaka - experience the great outdoors
A 50 minute drive from Queenstown on the Crown Range Highway, the town of Wanaka (Maori for 'renewal of the soul') is set on the southern shore of Lake Wanaka across from magnificient Mount Aspiring and the superb National Park of the same name. A splendid getaway for nature lovers, Mount Aspiring National Park is a collection of lakes and basins and features hundreds of glaciers.
Wanaka's town centre features shops and restaurants to cater to many tastes - the perfect setting to eat and relax surrounded by nature.
Wanaka's winters - New Zealand's ski paradise
Wanaka is well known for its winter resorts from Cardrona Alpine Resort, the snowboarders' destination of choice, to the steep slopes of Treble Cone Ski Area - beginner to advanced alpine skiers and boarders are well looked after. Some of the world's finest heli-skiing is also available for those seeking pristine trails at altitude.
Cross country skiers are not neglected, the Waiorau Snow Farm offers over 50 kilometres of groomed trails through the scenic Cardrona Valley - a wonderful setting to experience the breathtaking surrounds of New Zealand's ski paradise.
Wanaka's summers - alpine fun... in the sun!
The very same geographic features that contribute to Wanaka's fabulous winter playground reputation help turn this sleepy summer town into a Mecca for hikers, rock climbers, kayakers and outdoors enthusiasts of every kind..
Lakeside camping grounds are ideal for family vacations with exceptional fishing, windsurfing, water skiing and lake cruises readily on offer for those seeking amusing water activities. Horse trekking, tandem skydiving, 4WD motor biking and eco rafting are also available.
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