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Visiting Queenstown, New Zealand


Staggering beauty and heart-pumping thrills await in Queenstown. The alpine resort on Lake Wakatipu began its life as a gold-mining town in the 1860s, but now draws droves of outdoor enthusiasts for... more » Staggering beauty and heart-pumping thrills await in Queenstown. The alpine resort on Lake Wakatipu began its life as a gold-mining town in the 1860s, but now draws droves of outdoor enthusiasts for kayaking, bungee jumping, hiking and skiing. For a more mild-mannered adventure, take a quiet cruise through nearby Milford Sound, part of the Fjordland National Park World Heritage area, or sample South Island pinot noir from one of the region's 75 wineries. Whatever the season, you won't want to stay indoors. « less

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65 Things to Do

97 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Nov
62°F 16°C
43°F 6°C
Dec
66°F 18°C
48°F 8°C
Jan
68°F 20°C
50°F 10°C
Feb
69°F 20°C
51°F 10°C
Mar
66°F 18°C
48°F 8°C
Apr
60°F 15°C
42°F 5°C
Extended Forecast
Sunday
22 Nov
Hi:
77°F 25°C
Lo:
50°F 10°C
Monday
23 Nov
Hi:
73°F 22°C
Lo:
46°F 7°C
Tuesday
24 Nov
Hi:
64°F 17°C
Lo:
51°F 10°C

Reviews you can trust

Larch Hill Homestay Bed and Breakfast

21 Nov 2009

Lesley and Chris seemed to have thought of absolutely everything a guest could wish for, from lights on the keyring and the torch provided in the room, to a superb breakfast with Lesley's home made...more

Wai Waterfront Restaurant

5 of 5 stars
Philadelphia
20 Nov 2009

We celebrated our 10th anniversary with the menu degustation with paired wines. Tao and Neil took excellent care of us, engaging in wine conversation (which we love) at each step. Creative...more

Ultimate Hikes

20 Nov 2009

Do it!!! I really can't recommend this company highly enough. Words fail me. It was such an incredible experience. The scenery along the Milford Track is absolutely stunning, and every aspect of...more

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