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Official site for Queenstown, New Zealand

Activities
Nearby
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Fishing  and camping at Moke Lake 
·         
Numerous walking and biking trails 
·         Glenorchy

·         The Routeburn Track
·         Bobs Cove Track & Nature Walk

Further afield 
Queenstown and its surrounds offer something for all tastes, with spectacular scenery as a backdrop. 

Outdoor enthusiasts and adrenalin junkies can enjoy:
Skiing at; 
·        
Cardrona Alpine Resort
·         Coronet Peak
·         The Remarkables
·         Rainbow Ski Area
·         Treble Cone
·         Ohau Snow Fields Round Hill,
·        
Tekapo Springs,
·        
Mt Dobson Ski Area 
To check road conditions go to; https://www.facebook.com/QLDCinfo

Hiking, mountain biking and
Central Otago Rail Trail, speed boating on lakes and rivers, and bungee jumping.

History buffs can explore the region’s Early Settler and Gold mining history. 


Food and Wine enthusiasts can enjoy the fabulous local produce and explore the many vineyards world famous for Pinot Noir among other varieties.

​Our favo  urite restaurants in and around Queenstown - Check out www.bookme.co.nz and 
https://www.firsttable.co.nz/queenstown-lakes/ for dining deals
  • ​Blu Kanu -Pacific Asian cuisine http://www.bluekanu.co.nz/
  • No 5 Church Lane cocktail bar and restaurant - for intimate dinner and drinks http://www.no5churchlane.com/
  • Public Kitchen - NZ cusine local produce http://www.publickitchen.co.nz/
  • Bella Cucina - best Italian food in Qwnt http://www.bellacucina.co.nz/
  • Wakatipu Grill at the Hilton - Fine dining, gorgeous spot on the lake
  • Gantleys 6 course Degustation -Fine dining in a historic hotel  https://www.bookme.co.nz/bookings/queenstown/activity/gantleys-restaurant-6-course-degustation-menu/2389
  • The Sherwood https://www.facebook.com/SherwoodQueenstown
  • ​Tanoshi Japanese cuisine http://www.tanoshi.co.nz/
  • Tao Chinese http://www.taorestaurant.co.nz/tao-queenstown
  • Toro - Spanish http://toroqueenstown.co.nz/
  • Bespoke Kitchen - Cafe https://www.facebook.com/Bespokekitchenqueenstown
  • Yonder Café https://www.yonderqt.co.nz/
  • Patagonia - Best icecream in Queenstown, Arrowtown and Wanaka (also at the airport) http://www.patagoniachocolates.co.nz/our-cafes/
  • Vknow - Our local in Fernhill.     http://www.vknow.co.nz/
                No need to drive into town for good food and hospitality, let Dannie and Liz look after you or order in
                
Climate
·         Winter    (Jun - Aug)   Daily temperatures range between  -2 and 8 deg C.
·         Spring      (Sep - Nov)  The sun is up from early morning until 7pm or 8pm. Daytime temperatures range between 8 and 22 deg C.
·         Summer  (Dec - Feb)  The mid-summer sun rises as early as 5am and sets around 9.30pm. Daytime temperatures range between 20     and 30 deg C.
·         Autumn  (Mar - May) The days begin to grow shorter, with around 10 hours of daylight. Daytime temperatures range between 12   and   25 deg C.

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