- LakeWakatipu
- Best forAdventure, skiing
- Ski seasonJune-October
- AirportZQN
- DestinationNew Zealand
Bungy jumping was commercialised here, and jet-boating, skydiving and paragliding are just as popular. Ride the Skyline Gondola, drive to Glenorchy and Arrowtown, taste Central Otago pinot noir and use it as a base for Milford Sound.
Tours: Queenstown
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Location
Coordinates: -45.0312, 168.6626 Β· Open in Google Maps
Where to stay nearby
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Hotels near Queenstown
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