Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Queenstown & Wanaka Highlights
Doing things you've only dreamed about in
Queenstown
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), the adrenaline-rush capital of NZ
Soaking up the sophisticated small-town vibe and sublime lake views of
Wanaka
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)
Relaxing and dining in
Arrowtown
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) after a day's mountain biking and gold panning
Walking the peaceful
Routeburn Track
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), arguably the best of NZ's Great Walks.
Exploring the upper reaches of Lake Wakatipu from sleepy
Glenorchy
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) by horseback, kayak or jet-
boat
Restraining the urge to yodel as you stroll through the sublime Matukituki Valley on the
Rob Roy Glacier
Track
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)
Partying the night away among a multitude of accents on a
Queenstown bar-hop
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)
Getting There & Around
Domestic flights head to Queenstown from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch; for in-
ternational services, see the Transport chapter. Queenstown is also the main bus hub, with
services radiating out to the West Coast (via Wanaka and Haast Pass), Christchurch, Du-
nedin (via Central Otago), Invercargill and Te Anau. Wanaka also has services to Christch-
urch and Dunedin.
