Queenstown Lakes District Travel Guide
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Popular cities in Queenstown Lakes District
Queenstown
Known for Lakes, Mountains and Scenery
This alpine resort town in New Zealand’s South Island is an adventure-lover's paradise and the birthplace of bungee jumping and jet boating.
Reasons to visit
- Skyline Queenstown
- Queenstown Gardens
- Queenstown Mall
Wānaka
Known for Lakes, Dining and Family-friendly
Nestled beneath a mountainous national park on the shores of beautiful Lake Wanaka, this resort town offers skiing in winter, water sports in summer and stunning scenery all year.
Reasons to visit
- Warbirds & Wheels
- Wānaka Golf Club
- Mount Iron Lookout
Glenorchy
Known for Mountains, Cafes and Romantic
Hike amid breathtaking mountain scenery, kayak on a glistening lake, try river fishing and go on an exhilarating jet boat ride at this lakeside town.
Reasons to visit
- Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve
- Glenorchy Wharf
Cardrona
Known for Friendly people, Historical and Bars
Nestled in New Zealand’s majestic Southern Alps, this quiet town is famous for its iconic hotel and state-of-the-art ski facilities.
Reasons to visit
- Cardrona Alpine Resort
- Snow Farm New Zealand
Arrowtown
Known for Golf, Tours and Rivers
This historic mining town is a great day trip from Queenstown, and gives visitors the chance to strike gold.
Reasons to visit
- Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
Kawarau Falls
Known for Mountains, Wildlife and Golf
Love mountain views and golf? Get away to Kawarau Falls!
Reasons to visit
- The Remarkables Ski Area
