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Queenstown Activities
| Queenstown is an exhilarating, year round, alpine resort, perfect for adventurers and leisure seekers alike. Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, overlooked by the majestic Southern Alps, the town was named because "...it was fit for Queen Victoria." Queenstown is today recognised internationally as New Zealand's premier visitor destination. Queenstown has more than just breathtaking scenery and a diverse range of attractions, it's the people visitors find enchanting. In fact in 1998, Queenstown was again voted Friendliest Foreign City in a poll of 37,000 readers of Conde Nast Traveler, a top US Travel Publication. Queenstown first won the award in 1996. There are too many other activities for words to express - here are a few of them.
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| GOLF AT KELVIN HEIGHTS - Arguably New Zealand's most scenic golf course, Kelvin Heights was opened in 1975 and is located on a peninsula overlooking Lake Wakatipu, close to picturesque Queenstown. The magnificent setting ensures that this is a course much sought out by local and overseas golfers. The sheer beauty of the surroundings make it a delightful course to play in any season. The snowcapped peaks of the nearby mountains, together with the ever-changing colours of the lake will ensure you a round you'll long remember and cherish. |  |
| GOLF AT MILLBROOK - Legendary Kiwi golfer Sir Bob Charles designed Millbrook's award-winning championship golf course. The Remarkable Mountains provide a spectacular backdrop to its '18 holes of magic'. The course entices with long, lush fairways, demanding hazards, meandering water courses and superbly groomed greens. Recognised as one of New Zealand's most exciting courses, it challenges high and low handicap players alike. |  |
| FRESH WATER FISHING - New Zealand has some of the best trout and salmon fishing in the world, with Queenstown being a popular base in the south island. From a lazy days fishing on the lake with an experienced guide helping you out, to helicopter accessed fly fishing in more remote areas for the more experienced and dedicated fisherman, there are options for everyone. If you want fresh fish for dinner it's not far from your plate. Queenstown is a world renowned fishery. |  |
| SKIING & SNOWBOARDING - Queenstown has 4 of New Zealands best and largest ski resorts at it's doorstep catering to all abilities. Coronet Peak Ski Field is a lazy 10 miles from Coronet View Homestay, with Remarkables, Cardrona and Treble Cone all within an easy drive. Between them these ski areas offer the most professional and comprehensive facilities in New Zealand not to mention a diverse range of terrain to calm the timid beginner or terrify and exhilarate the most advanced skiers and riders. |  |
| HELI-SKIING - Southern Lakes Heliski operates in a winter destination that offers an awe-inspiring array of activities to energise the body and refresh the spirit. Over the past 16 years, Southern Lakes Heliski has played an integral part in this rejuvenation process, whisking clients away from the realities of daily life and transporting them to a snow-laden wilderness. Here they enjoy the freedom, exhilaration and tranquillity of heliskiing. |  |
| HIKING IN THE SOUTH - New Zealand is world famous for its breathtaking and awe inspiring scenery to be experienced on our world heritage area hiking tracks. Choose from the Milford, Routeburn, Hollyfield or Greenstone Tracks and many many others that are all within close proximity to Queenstown. For those looking for a slightly easier option there are a multitude of shorter hikes around the area from 45 minutes to full day tramps. |  |
| SPECTACULAR SIGHTSEEING - For those with a more relaxed agenda there is no better way to see the beauty of the southern region than by taking a ride ona sightseeing plane or helicopter. The stunning fiords of Milford and Doubtfull sounds are just a short hop away by plane or helicopter. Massive mountains, dense rainforest, huge glaciers, tremendous water falls, dolphins and you! |  |
THRILLSEEKING ADVENTURE - Queenstown has it all... from bungy jumping off a bridge, jetboating up the Shotover river, zooming on the Fly by Wire, trying the worlds highest swing on the Canyon Swing, taking a gondola up to a thrilling luge ride to hot air ballooning, skydiving and horse trekking. Don't stay for just one night.... it will not be enough!! |
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