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1. Bob’s Peak and Skyline Gondola ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Bob’s Peak and Skyline Gondola
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2. The Remarkables ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Remarkables
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3. Queenstown Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Queenstown Gardens
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4. Nevis Valley

Nevis Valley
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5. Gibbston Valley - Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
Gibbston Valley - Winery
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6. Coronet Peak

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Coronet Peak
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7. Arrowtown

Arrowtown
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8. Glenorchy Information Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
Glenorchy Information Center
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9. Mt Crichton Loop Track

Mt Crichton Loop Track
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10. Lake Wanaka

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Lake Wanaka
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11. Mount Aspiring National Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Mount Aspiring National Park
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12. The Bunker

The Bunker
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13. No. 5 Church Lane

No. 5 Church Lane
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14. Eichardt's Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
Eichardt's Bar
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15. Rata

Rata
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16. Fergburger

Fergburger
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17. The Cow - Pizza and Spaghetti House

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
The Cow - Pizza and Spaghetti House
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18. Madam Woo - Chinese Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
Madam Woo - Chinese Restaurant
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19. Botswana Butchery

Botswana Butchery
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Queenstown is a resort town situated in the interior of the South Island of New Zealand.
  • It was built around the Frankton Arm inlet of Lake Wakatipu, and consequently, a large portion of the town is on the waterfront.
  • The Southern Alps and the aptly named Remarkables form a spectacularly scenic backdrop to the town, which is known as the Adventure Capital of the World.
  • Each season has its own attractions.
  • Award-winning wines are grown in the region, and there is a thriving restaurant and hospitality industry.
  • The area has an agricultural history with a brief gold rush recorded in the late 19th century.

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