Originally named as 'fit for a Queen', Queenstown, on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, is surrounded by the spectacular Remarkables mountains and is considered to be one of New Zealand's premier holiday destinations. In Queenstown you can bungy jump, pan for gold, cruise the lake, go skiing or go shopping. Everything is within walking distance and the town caters for everyone's tastes. There are hundreds of restaurants, cafes and bars so finding something good to eat is easy.

Queenstown is 310 metres above sea level and like Cromwell, experiences four distinctive seasons. June to September provides visitors with some of the world's best skiing and snowboarding conditions.

Flights to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne arrive and depart regularly as do flights to and from other destinations within New Zealand. Queenstown is only a 45 minute drive from Cardrona, perfect for day trips and the towns are connected by bus or you can pick up a rental car at the airport when you arrive.

There are plenty of things to see and do in Queenstown:

• Skiing and snowboarding
• Rafting
• Jet boating
• Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
• Take a Gondola up to the Skyline Restaurant and Luge
• Ride the Luge
• Take a scenic flight to Milford and Doubtful Sounds
• Fish for trout
• Play a round of gold
• Visit Underwater World
• Go shopping

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