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Summary of the best of Queenstown

In the 1860´s it was gold that attracted prospectors from the other side of the world. There´s still "gold in dem hills". Today with a few instructions and some prospecting equipment which you can hire, you can quarantee to find and keep all the gold you recover.


Renowned for its varied activities and scenic beauty there are so many things that can be shared together. There´s skiing on the great ski fields, helifishing on mountain lakes, helitreking in high mountain valleys, white water rafting and jet boating on one of the worlds most exciting rivers - the Shotover.

You may be captivated by an evening dinner cruise on the famous ´Lady of the Lake´ TSS Earnslaw, an authentic vintage steamship, or take a relaxing cruise across Lake Wakitipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm.

There are spectacular scenic drives, golfing, horse trekking, the list goes on, all at this truly fabulous place.

If you are wanting a heart stopping adrenalin seeking experience, then bungy is for you. Or the highlight of your stay could be to explore Southlands remote National parks with its majestic mountains, clean fresh lakes and chilling bush scenery, with views from both land and air offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

On your final night in Queenstown, it is recommended you take the Gondola ride to the Skyline Restaurant for a romantic dinner, a perfect place to end your stay at this truly fabulous place.

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