With so many things to discover, stay longer so you can take your time experiencing all the riches the Queenstown region has to offer. Plan your week in Queenstown with this guide to local treasures to be found in the surrounding regions. A Day trip Exploring the Outskirts of Queenstown Location:…
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Lake Whakatipu Lake Whakatipu was named from the original Māori word Whakatipu wai-māori. Legend says that the lake bed was formed when a giant demon, Matau was burned while sleeping. Lake Whakatipu is up to 379 metres deep in some places, making the lake bed below sea level at its deepest point…
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Located at the southern end of Lake Whakatipu, Kingston is a great spot to stop for some fresh air, a bite to eat, or just soak up the views on your way to Milford Sound or Queenstown. Kingston is only 47km from Queenstown, but the drive is a dream for photographers. The road twists its way along…
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New Zealand’s oldest touring route, the Southern Scenic Route was dreamed up in 1985 by Tuatapere locals. After much hard work and lobbying, the route officially opened in 1988, and has since firmly established itself not only as a must do New Zealand tourism experience, but as one of the world’s…
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As you head towards Kingston, be sure to pull over at the Devil’s Staircase Lookout Point and soak up the stunning lake and snow-capped mountain peaks stretching into the distance... While this view’s an easy win, it’s just the beginning, because these Kingston short walks are (mostly) big on…
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