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The 9 Best Attractions in Queenstown

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Dec 25, 2019

Catalogue

  • One Mile Carpark
  • Queenstown Gardens
  • Jack's Point
  • Queenstown Hill
  • Bob's Peak
  • Lake Hayes
  • Moke Lake
  • Shotover Canyon
  • Old Glenorchy Wharf
  • Show More

New Zealand is one of the most pristinely gorgeous countries in the world, and the Southern Alps, home to picturesque Queenstown, is one of the most beautiful areas in New Zealand. Let's have a look at Queenstown.

It only takes 5 minutes to walk from the town center to this pullover spot. Here, you can look out at Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Opposite you is Cecil Peak. Likewise, it is also a good place to overlook Queenstown Gardens.

Whether you want to take pictures of the sunrise of the Remarkables or capture the last ray of Walter’s Peak, it won’t be wrong to come here.

The 9 Best Attractions in Queenstown

It is a perfect place to have a picnic in the afternoon, or just take pictures everywhere. From the starting point neighboring the town center and along the walking street, it takes about 10 minutes on foot to the other side of the Gardens. Dusk and sunset are the best time for shooting. It is really wonderful to see the Remarkables turn red at sunset.

The 9 Best Attractions in Queenstown

Just a 15 min drive away from Queenstown, it is a totally different place. In Queenstown, you can enjoy the Remarkables. But here, you are completely at the foot of the Remarkables. It is so beautiful that you will long for your own house in this place.

The 9 Best Attractions in Queenstown

At lakeside, with the mountains as their backdrop and the lake opening out in front of them, are log cabins surrounded by bike and foot paths. Nearby are a children's playground and restaurants. This place is beautiful no matter the season.

The 9 Best Attractions in Queenstown

Queenstown Hill is situated to the northeast of the town center. Queenstown Hill trail in the mountain is one of the most well-known trails in Queenstown. This hiking route embraces the virgin forest, precious and rare animals and plants and matchless landscape.

Hiking along the road and crossing the jungle, you are surrounded by tall trees, and unknown birds are singing in the forest. Embraced by soft breezes and fragrant weeds, you not only get to exercise but also improve your taste here. The most important thing is that the end of the route is the top of Queenstown Hill. You can overlook the whole Queenstown there.

The 9 Best Attractions in Queenstown

From the cable car, you can see the splendid night view of Queenstown here. From the snow-covered foot, the city gradually lights up, so it is definitely a favorite photography destination for shutterbugs.

It’s worth noting that if you want to avoid people, you can walk 10-15 minutes further, cross the forest and reach the paragliding base. It is really hard to see people here. And its horizon and views are excellent as well.

The 9 Best Attractions in Queenstown

Lake Hayes is another photography destination in Queenstown. When it is sunny, you can see reflection of the range. If you happen to come here in autumn, trees on the lakeside turn golden and red. When it is chilly, mist will rise over the lake.

Trails on the lakeside are in good condition. They are not hard to maintain. And making a circle around the lake takes about 3 hours. It is tranquil here. You can feel the freshness and charm of the nature as much as you like.

The 9 Best Attractions in Queenstown

Moke Lake is in the northwest of Queenstown. You will meet it on the way to Glenorchy. It is very peaceful and tranquil here, and more natural because many tourists are attracted by the famous Lake Wakatipu so that Moke Lake is ignored.

It is surrounded by jade green ranges and there is an enchanting reflection. It is a good place for hiking as well as cycling. Moreover, it is a paradise of shutterbugs.

The 9 Best Attractions in Queenstown

If you are in Shotover Canyon in Queenstown, don’t miss jetboat in the canyon, because it is regarded as one of the most exciting jetboats in the world.

Sitting in a jetboat, you can shuttle through the Shotover Canyon. The moment you step on the accelerator, your adrenaline will reach a peak. As clear white water strikes steep rocks in the canyon, skilled professional drivers will make each turn in Shotover River at a high speed and perform various stunts against the rock wall. It feels like the boat has come out of the water and is flying.

The 9 Best Attractions in Queenstown

After you drive about 30 minutes along Glenorchy Highway, you can find a discarded wharf on your left. If you’re not paying attention, you will miss it. It is a perfect place to shoot sunset photos. If you stay until it is dark, perhaps, you will have the luck to capture aurora.

The 9 Best Attractions in Queenstown

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