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Explore The Southern Lakes |
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The Southern Lakes region incorporates Queenstown
and Lake Wakatipu; Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea
and Central Otago; and Te Anau and Manapouri in Fiordland.
Offering a large diversity of landscape and attractions,
this region provides ample holiday opportunities.
Enjoy peace, wilderness and solitude in the tussock
covered hills, lush rainforests or rugged mountains. |
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Ski
and snow board on world-class ski fields when the snowy
mountains provide stunning backdrops to villages nestled on the
lakeshores.
Push your limits with an adrenalin rush when you skydive,
bungy jump, jetboat
or hang glide. |
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| Indulge in a glass of wine at some of the world's
finest vineyards,
explore historic stone cottages built during gold
fever or browse through an art gallery. |
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The seasons |
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| Hot dry summers with long evenings for outside dining;
spectacular autumn colours for lakeside strolls; cool winters with
snow-capped mountains; and lush springs to renew the soul. Any time
of year is worth a visit. Click here for more information on the weather
in Queenstown.
Average temperatures :
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October - December |
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11 - 17°C |
| Summer |
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January - March |
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21 - 34°C |
| Autumn |
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April - June |
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12 - 25°C |
| Winter |
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July - September |
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5 - 12°C |
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Getting there and around |
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By Car: The Southern Lakes area
is easily accessible by road, with the State Highways running through
spectacular scenery. Car hire is possible in Queenstown, Wanaka
and Te Anau.
Fly : There is an international airport in Queenstown
and a local airport in Wanaka. Flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne
and domestic flights from Auckland and Christchurch arrive in Queenstown.
A shuttle service runs 5 times daily between Queenstown and Wanaka.
Alternatively many flights arrive in Christchurch and frequent coach
services run between Christchurch, Queenstown and Wanaka. See Queenstown
Airport, Qantas,
and Air New
Zealand. Coach : Coach services and tours
from many different companies run from all major centres in New
Zealand to Queenstown and Wanaka regularly.
Getting around : In both Queenstown, Wanaka and
Te Anau, most shops and restaurants are within walking distance
of the downtown area. Many tour operators offer transport to and
from your accommodation to your activities. Cycle hire is possible
and, in Queenstown, taxis are available.
Travel Times and Distances
Wanaka - Queenstown - Te Anau travel times and distances.
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