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LOWER SOUTH ISLAND LOWER SOUTH ISLAND CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE SPORT, JOIN AN ECO-TOUR, and rejuvenate in award- solitude, an absolute tonic if winning spas, then complete you’re escaping the hustle and SAVOUR PREMIUM PINOT NOIR, ADMIRE EXQUISITE a perfect day with world-class bustle of city life. wining and dining. Otago’s ARCHITECTURE, THEN VISIT PRISTINE AND ICONIC Fiordland is a superlative Tour the history is evident throughout, natural phenomena, from MILFORD SOUND. from old mining trails, stone its ice-carved fiords and the cottages and the remnants of rugged granite tops to pristine ake your walking shoes embrace the inspiring and gold mines, to the magnificent mountain to seascapes. The when touring our southern revitalising great outdoors. Victorian and Edwardian T power of nature is certainly Lower lands as this is the place to buildings in Dunedin and SOUTHERN LAKES Queenstown and Wanaka are on full display here bringing breathe a little deeper, fill your Oamaru. Friendly Southland the places to go full throttle on all your senses to life and your ARROWTOWN lungs with clean, crisp air and offers remote, tranquil adventure pursuits and/or relax emotions to the surface. QUEENSTOWN HILL QUEENSTOWN TO South GLENORCHY ROAD BUNGY JUMP IN QUEENSTOWN Island CRUISE ON TSS EARNSLAW ROB ROY GLACIER TRACK TE ANAU TO MILFORD SOUTH/PIOPIOTAHI HIGHWAY ROUTEBURN TRACK GRAND TRAVERSE DUNEDIN OTAGO PENINSULA WILDLIFE LARNACH CASTLE OLVESTON HOUSE OTAGO OAMARU’S VICTORIAN PRECINCT OTAGO CENTRAL RAIL TRAIL STATE HIGHWAY 6 FLEURS PLACE MOERAKI BOULDERS SOUTHLAND BLUFF OYSTER FESTIVAL STEWART ISLAND CAMPERVAN ROAD TRIP SOUTHERN SCENIC ROUTE CHEESE ROLLS Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula, & Otago Harbour © davidwallphoto.com 140 PAGE 11 - SOUTH ISLAND MAP 141 SOUTHERN LAKES SOUTHERN LAKES ueenstown is the place to Queenstown aerial view in summer Qfill the lungs with fresh © Destination Queenstown alpine air, embrace the inspiring OPPOSITE: Cyclists at Lake Hayes Circuit, Queenstown © davidwallphoto.com and revitalising surroundings, EXPLORING max out on adventure pursuits Queenstown and indulge in some seriously On Two Wheels good wining and dining. DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES A cycling hotspot, Queenstown is often highly lauded Queenstown and by its well-known guests, including SURROUNDED BY THE CRYSTAL CLEAR WATERS OF its surrounds offer adventurers, filmmakers, athletes LAKE WAKATIPU, QUEENSTOWN IS AT THE HEART OF a diverse range of riding opportunities, from beautiful and world leaders. Is it any wonder A GLORIOUS MOUNTAINOUS AMPHITHEATRE AND IS that Queenstown is held in such mellow ‘coffee rides’ along the CROWNED, OF COURSE, BY THE REMARKABLES AND high regard when it always puts on lakeside through to the thrill of such a spectacular show? THEIR HIGHEST PEAK, DOUBLE CONE. the southern hemisphere’s only gondola-assisted bike ride at the This is a compact cosmopolitan Queenstown Bike Park. Cruise town brimming with an exciting the vineyards or cafés or explore range of eateries and bars. The the high country on two of New streets are often buzzing with live Zealand’s Great Rides – the 2-3 music and street theatre. Many day (120km) Queenstown Trail stores are open until late and passes through Arrowtown and include local and international the Gibbston Wine Valley, taking in designers, myriad galleries and chic, Lake Hayes and the Shotover and high-end wool and leather goods. Kawarau rivers; while the Around To get your bearings in this scenic the Mountains Cycle Trail is a 4-5 wonderland, take the Skyline day (180km) ride from Kingston to gondola to the top of Bob’s Peak. Walter Peak, which allows cyclists Take in the magical views of Lake to explore quiet historic areas but Wakatipu and the towering Coronet, not be too far off the beaten track. Cecil and Walter peaks before zooming back down on a thrilling luge ride. Frankton Motor Camp SECLUDED, LAKESIDE CAMPING 17 Yewlett Cres, Frankton, Queenstown Ph: +64 3 442 2079 E: [email protected] www.franktonmotorcamp.co.nz QUEENSTOWN queenstown Hosts: Graeme & Tracey O’Rourke Only campsite right on Lake Wakatipu new zealand $TZ M7E SV\ * 8FU Save $25pp Ideal for families • Boating, swimming, walking Tourist Flat B: $125 for 1‑2 adults per night tracks. Great views. Near shops Tourist Flat C + D: $115 for 1‑2 adults per night • On Queenstown bus route • Modern kitchen Extra $25 per adult, $16 per child (1‑14 years) facilities • Bug‑free lakefront power sites $8 per infant (under 2 years is free) • Internet available • Bistro restaurant 50m Non-Powered Site: $24 per adult per night, acres of natural bush with spectacular • Office hours 9am‑8pm 7 days $16 per child per night lake and mountain views • Late check‑ins by arrangement. Powered Site: $28 (1 adult), $52 (2 adults) per night only 10km from Queenstown’s centre non-power sites, clean toilets and tap water, picnic tables walking, biking, fishing and boating fom the camp hire a gold pan and try your luck are you up to Discover more... #thehelicopterline the challenge @thehelicopterline QUEENSTOWN sHotoVeR + kawaRau RiVeRs www.12miledelta.co.nz Freephone 0800 500 575 helicopter.co.nz 975 Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd, Queenstown • E: [email protected] • Ph: +64 3 428 4289 freephone 0800 423 836 Raft.co.nz * On presentation of this advert. Valid on direct bookings only, not valid in conjunction with any other offer. 142 PAGE 11 - SOUTH ISLAND MAP 143 SOUTHERN LAKES SOUTHERN LAKES drenalin junkies will find it hard Anot to overdose in Queenstown thanks to its astonishing number of INDOOR ADVENTURE heart-pounding adventure pursuits. Elegant Lady Excitement If you’re brave enough, the region’s incredible visual appeal makes Indoor entertainment options CAPITAL skydiving a spectacular experience, in Queenstown are growing WHATEVER THE ACTIVITY, YOU’LL HAVE or you can hop on board a jet boat and options include 12D motion and zip down the Shotover theatres, lazer tag, drift- PLENTY TO TALK ABOUT WHEN YOU COME River at full speed. karting, virtual reality gaming BACK DOWN TO EARTH (BOTH PHYSICALLY and paintball (all available at Then there’s the buzz of rafting AND METAPHORICALLY). Thrillzone), plus ice skating, and canyoning, the exhilaration of a trampoline park, a haunted paragliding or hang gliding, the thrill house, a climbing wall, a of river boarding and river surfing sensory maze and a newly and the family-fun option of opened indoor skydive venue. riding the Skyline Luge. If that’s not enough, he TSS Earnslaw, known as the ‘Lady of the Lake’, is the last try a 4WD safari, Tremaining coal-fired passenger vessel operating in the sailing, horse southern hemisphere. You can take a cruise across trekking, quad Lake Wakatipu, marvel at the scenery and explore this elegant or motor biking vessel, including the bridge and the engine room where or for a truly stokers fuel the fireboxes. Cruises can be combined with breathtaking stops at Walter Peak High Country Farm, which combines a experience delightful setting with activities aplenty. Watch the shearing KINGSTON HOLIDAY PARK that is sure to demonstrations and the dogs at work on a farm tour, enjoy a • Located between Queenstown and Milford Sound. be etched in • Motels, budget and self-contained cabins, glamping tents, horse trek or take a heritage excursion where you can tour the RV and tent sites. your memory homestead and admire the extensive gardens. The gardens are • Near café/bar, convenience store and lake. for a lifetime, take also the perfect setting for morning or afternoon tea. • WiFi available. • Tariff: $20-$200 (1-2 persons), seasonal rates. to the skies in a LEFT: Screaming on jet-boat ride © Shotover Jet 40km south of Queenstown Airport, 16 Kent St, Kingston, Otago • Res: 0800 807 836 helicopter, plane or TOP LEFT: Skydiving in Queenstown © NZONE Skydive Queenstown www.kingstonholidaypark.co.nz • E: [email protected] hot-air balloon. ABOVE: TSS Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu © Real Journeys World’s Best Scenic Flight Queenstown Just seven minutes’ TOP 10 Holiday Park drive from the centre of Queenstown, a stunning 0800 521 095 alpine setting awaits you. 70 Arthurs Point Road, Queenstown Motels | Units | Cabins | Sites • Playground • Fun Bikes • Jumping Pillow • Free WiFi • BBQ Area • TV Room • Ticketing Agent • Courtesy Shuttle BOOK ONLINE milfordflights.co.nz • Hot Tub • Movie Room FREEPHONE 0800 207 206 144 PAGE 11 - SOUTH ISLAND MAP 145 SOUTHERN LAKES SOUTHERN LAKES Snow on Show Camping in Queenstown FREEDOM CAMPING infringement notice and a $200 fine. IS NOT ALLOWED There are many camping grounds IN QUEENSTOWN’S within the Queenstown Lakes District TOWN CENTRE OR including low cost camps, with WITHIN 10KM OF toilets and running water, through RESIDENTIAL AREAS. to holiday parks with hot showers hat’s not to say and cooking facilities. Remember Tyou can’t park to book them in advance over the by a stunning lake and popular holiday periods, especially at QUEENSTOWN EARNS ITS TITLE AS THE SOUTH bed down, but just look for Christmas time. ISLAND’S MAJOR SKI RESORT TOWN BECAUSE signs. Freedom camping in the IT’S WITHIN EASY REACH OF WORLD-CLASS SKI FIELDS No Freedom Camping Zones is INSET: View over Lake Wakatipu and THE REMARKABLES, CORONET PEAK, CARDRONA not permitted and can result in an Queenstown © Destination Queenstown AND TREBLE CONE, AS WELL AS SNOW FARM. Twilight skiing © Coronet Peak Visit BUNGY’S birthplace favourite with families, The views, beautifully-groomed trails, snow, Cardrona has New Zealand’s ARemarkables has three sun- rolling bumps and dips off-piste, best parks and pipes and a s the home of commercial to experience a sensation well allowing you to be thrilled like drenched, north-facing, snow-filled the infamous back bowls if you’re Chondola cabin and chair lift.