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Lake Wakatipu seen from the Queenstown gondola
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Queenstown

Lake and mountain playground — adventure by day, cosy fires by night.

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Famous sights

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Lake Wakatipu
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Lake Wakatipu

Queenstown’s dramatic blue lake, framed by mountains and famous for mirror-like views.

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The Remarkables
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The Remarkables

Jagged alpine peaks rising spectacularly above town, especially striking at sunrise.

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Skyline Queenstown
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Skyline Queenstown

Ride up Bob’s Peak for Queenstown’s classic panoramic lake-and-mountain vista.

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Milford Sound
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Milford Sound

New Zealand’s most famous fiord, an unforgettable day trip from Queenstown.

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Known for

Lake Wakatipu Adventure sports Milford Sound Wineries
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Skyline gondola

Ride up for the famous view over the lake and peaks.

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Milford Sound

Cruise beneath waterfalls in a breathtaking fjord.

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Gibbston Valley

Taste Pinot Noir in a vineyard-lined valley.

Best time to go

December to February for summer; June to August for skiing.