Glenorchy and Dart River: gateway to paradise

Omega Rental Cars, Queenstown

Omega Rental Cars Queenstown has depots nationwide providing quality vehicles and first-class service. Our modern fleet of hire cars include sedans, 4WD stationwagons and MPVs . . . More . . .

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Glenorchy and Dart River: gateway to paradise

Due to its proximity to that fabled utopia, Glenorchy, at the head of the western arm of Lake Wakatipu, has been called the gateway to paradise. And in many ways, it’s true — it’s especially easy to believe if you can imagine that angels are manifested on earth as sandflies. Read the story . . .

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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Located in the heart of Queenstown, the hotel is surrounded by picturesque mountains and Lake Wakatipu A sophisticated escape inspired by its surrounding nature. . . . More . . .

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Kicking the autumn leaves

Wellington poet Amelia Nurse has written about ‘the lake effect’ — the noticeable calming and smoothing of the ripples in brow and soul that occurs when you find yourself on the shores of a lake with time to spare. Read the story . . .

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Arrowtown

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Arrowtown Holiday Park

With the historical gold mining close-by and a stunning backdrop of picturesque mountains, Arrowtown Born of Gold Holiday Park provides a quiet and relaxing holiday experience. . . . More . . .

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Night skiing: day time, night time, this mountain, that mountain . . .

Few people find themselves out in the open air in the mountains at night, so quite apart from the skiing, just being on the slopes under a full moon (or crescent moon, or no moon) is an unusual and affecting experience. Read the story . . .

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Bella Vista Queenstown

If you are looking for clean, quality and comfortable accommodation in a quiet central location look no further. Bella Vista has it all! Make your . . . More . . .

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Queenstown: the sky’s the limit

You feel pretty brave, standing there on the edge, your toes dangling in the void, the river moving lazily 100 metres below. Read the story . . .

What to do in Southern Lakes Region

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Wanaka Town

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Wanaka Kiwi Holiday Park & Motels

Powered or un-powered sites, motels, cabins! Guests staying at our park enjoy use of fantastic on-site shared facilities and modern amenities at no extra charge. . . . More . . .

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The not-so-distant summit: day hikes to mountain tops

Alpinist and climber Paul Hersey chooses five one-day hikes to our mountain tops to celebrate International Mountain Day. Read the story . . .

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Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown

Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown has 165 guest rooms featuring 51 Superior Lake Facing rooms, 93 Deluxe Lake View Rooms and 21 One Bedroom Lake View . . . More . . .

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Southern Lakes: a place for all seasons

In the constellation of New Zealand’s star attractions, the Southern Lakes region burns so bright that, if it were up in the sky, it would be visible in full daylight. Read the story . . .

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Wanaka Town

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Belvedere Apartments

New self-contained luxury apartment accommodation (opened Dec 2006). 20 x 2-bedroom apartments including 2 x 2-bedroom executive apartments with gas fires. . . . More . . .

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The Blue Pools of Haast Pass

Maori knew about the glacial defile between the coastal flats of South Westland and the high tussock-land surrounding the southern lakes from their expeditions in search of pounamu, or the campaigns mounted by northern iwi to kick southern iwi butt, and vice-versa. Read the story . . .

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Villa Del Lago

Genuine lakefront location, private pebbled beach and wharf. Perfect intimate views of clear lake waters and the surrounding mountains. Peaceful tranquil location. . . . More . . .

From $190