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Queenstown-Lakes District Unmissables

This collection highlights the diverse landscapes and activities of the Queenstown-Lakes region. From the world’s first commercial bungy site at Kawarau Bridge to high-speed jet boats on the Shotover River, adventure is central. The list includes natural landmarks like the solitary Wanaka Tree and the vibrant Blue Pools of Makarora. Visitors can explore the botanical variety of Queenstown Gardens, view Lake Hawea from elevated lookouts, or hike to the summit of Roys Peak for panoramic views across the Southern Alps.

Queenstown-Lakes District Unmissables — Mapa

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Queenstown Skyline Gondola

Riding the iconic Gondola up Bob's Peak provides the visitors with beautiful sceneries of the vast countryside.

Oren Rozen / CC BY-SA 3.0

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That Wanaka Tree

One of the most photographed trees in Oceania, That Wanaka Tree sits lonely at the edge of a lake.

Andre Chalmers / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Fergburger

Founded in 2000, this iconic burger joint is well-known around the world despite having only this one location.

edwin.11 / CC BY 2.0

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Blue Pools

Glacial-fed pools known for their deep blue, transparent water, accessible via a short forest walk and swing bridges across the Makarora River.

Ghislain Mary / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Lake Wānaka

Lake Wānaka is New Zealand's fourth-largest lake and the seat of the town of Wānaka in the Otago region.

Michal Klajban / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Queenstown Gardens

The Queenstown Gardens, located next to the town of Queenstown, New Zealand, is a botanical garden which contains a variety of exotic and…

Ghislain Mary / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Skyline Luge Queenstown

Enjoy a thrilling ride on the top of Bob's Peak in a specialised cart.

Pseudopanax / Public domain

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Shotover Jet

High-speed jet boat tours operating through the narrow rock canyons of the Shotover River since 1965.

Steve & Jem Copley / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Kawarau Bridge Bungy

The Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge spans the Kawarau River in the Otago region in the South Island of New Zealand.

Rob Young / CC BY 2.0

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Puzzling World

Puzzling World is a tourist attraction near Wānaka, New Zealand. It began as a single storey maze in 1973, gradually expanding to become an…

Faztastic / Public domain

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Roys Peak

Roys Peak is a mountain in New Zealand, standing between Wānaka and Glendhu Bay.

林祐丞 / CC-BY-SA

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Lake Hawea Lookout

Elevated viewpoint offering panoramic vistas of Lake Hawea and the surrounding peaks of the Southern Alps.

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Kawarau Suspension Bridge

Historic 1880 bridge spanning the Kawarau River, famous as the site of the world's first commercial bungy jumping operation.

(nz)dave / CC BY-SA 2.5

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Cardrona Bra Fence

The Cardrona Bra Fence is a controversial tourist attraction in Central Otago, in New Zealand.

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

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Onsen Hot Pools

The only private indoor/outdoor pools in Queenstown overlooking Shotover River Canyon are a must-visit for all those who relax in style.