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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
Monday
9 Nov
Hi:
68°F 20°C
Lo:
35°F 1°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
Hi:
66°F 18°C
Lo:
35°F 1°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
Hi:
57°F 13°C
Lo:
32°F 0°C

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Browns Boutique Hotel

7 Nov 2009

The Browns Boutique Hotel was the perfect place for our 5 night stay in Queenstown. Our room was on the second floor, which provided a fantastic view of the Remarkables and the lake! The hosts were so...more

Queenstown Park Hotel

5 of 5 stars
New York, NY
7 Nov 2009

The QPH is a fabulous place to stay in Queenstown. We stayed there two nights, the first was our first night in NZ and the second was on our way back through Queenstown on the way to Mt. Cook and...more

Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown

7 Nov 2009

I have stayed in a superior lake room. The room is pretty old but very clean. The veiw from the room is very beautiful. The location is also nice just only about 5 minutes walking to the city center....more

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