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Queenstown
Rugged mountains, majestic lakes, crystal clear
air, and just so much to do. From bungy jumping to wine trails, jet
boating to tramping, dining out to skiing, the tricky part is extending
your stay to try and fit everything in.
Irresistible Attraction
The area has captured hearts and imaginations since the first
Maori came in search of pounamu (greenstone) and the giant Moa bird.
More recently, gold miners, adventurers, filmmakers, wine enthusiasts,
Hollywood stars and US Presidents have been drawn to this magical region
and its intense alpine energy.
Simply
an Adventure
Adventure for fun, accessible adventure, adventure for relaxation.
Queenstown is renowned for adventure. But there's much, much more.
Queenstown is a sophisticated holiday resort set in the magnificent
landscapes of the Southern Alps of New Zealand.
(Plenty of Activities)
Downtown
Born as an 1860's goldmining camp, 140 years later Queenstown has a
compact and sophisticated downtown area tucked into a picturesque bay on
the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Dwarfed by the surrounding mountains, there
are amazing views from everywhere. There's also a permanent buzz in the
downtown area where you'll find a lively café/bar scene and excellent
shopping.
An Eventful Year
If
having an unbeatable list of activities isn't enough, any one of the
wide range of events on offer in this region could prove an irresistible
attraction. The 45th parallel provides
four distinct season and the locals don't let any go by without a
fitting celebration or two.
Nightlife
Dusk to Dawn
Queenstown rarely sleeps. Sophisticated wine bars, live jazz, top DJ's,
long summer nights in a garden bar serving locally brewed beer or après
ski in front of a roaring log fire, there's more than 160 licensed bars
and cafés in downtown Queenstown and the socialite is spoilt for choice
all year round, any night of the week.
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