Motorhome Hire at Queenstown, New Zealand
The town of Queenstown is located in the South Island of New Zealand. It is in the south West of the South Island near Queenstown Bay.
Queenstown was first settled in by Europeans in the 1860's. Gold was discovered almost immediately in the area. Roughly 11,000 people live in Queenstown.
Queenstown is now a resort town where outdoor pursuits like skiing, mountain biking, rafting, Helicopter rides, Bunge Jumping and fly fishing are very
popular with national and international travellers alike.
Queenstown has an alpine climate where summer temperatures can exceed 29°C.
Queenstown has no rail connections but can be accessed by air and road (state Highway 6). Bus services operate from Queenstown to many of the larger towns and cities in the South Island of New Zealand including Christchurch, Invercargill and Dunedin.
An interesting fact about Queenstwon is that the blockbuster movie trilogy "Lord of the Rings" was partially filmed in and around Queenstown.
Well known attractions and tourist sites in Queenstown include:
- Skyline Queenstown - Located an easy 5 minute walk from central Queenstown and exclusively accessed by scenic gondola, Skyline Queenstown is a 'must-see' attraction during your visit to Queenstown, New Zealand : http://www.skyline.co.nz/
- Appellation Central Wine Tours - Visiting vineyards in Queenstown, Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell & Central Otago. Tours depart from Queenstown : http://www.appellationcentral.co.nz/
- TSS Earnslaw Boat Cruises - A 1 ½ hour cruise on the TSS Earnslaw showcases some of Lake Wakatipu’s most beautiful alpine scenery and allows plenty of time to explore the decks and bridge : http://www.realjourneys.co.nz/Main/TSSEarnslaw/
- Kawarau Jet - Kawarau Jet delivers value-for-money, fun jetboating on the Kawarau & Shotover Rivers in Queenstown. Action packed high speed jet boat rides, adventure combos, conference programmes and corporate charters : http://www.kjet.co.nz/
- Arrowtown - The former gold mining town of Arrowtown is a living, historic holiday destination. Spectacular scenery, four very distinct seasons and a tranquil atmosphere attract visitors from New Zealand and around the world : http://www.arrowtown.com/
- Hollyford Track - Step into the most beautiful hiking adventure in New Zealand. Hollyford Track is situated near Milford Sound on New Zealand's South Island : http://www.hollyfordtrack.com/
- Glenorchy - Glenorchy is an outdoor enthusiasts paradise, in spectacular scenery at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand's south Island - http://www.glenorchy.com/
- Queenstown Rafting - Thrilling white water rafting on the Kawarau or Shotover Rivers in spectacular Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital : http://www.queenstownrafting.co.nz/
- Cardrona Adventure Park, Wanaka - Located between Queenstown and Wanaka, the park has several activities available for the whole family, offering a wide variety of Quad Bikes, Buggy and Monster Truck rides to suit all abilities - http://www.adventurepark.co.nz/
- Remarkable Experience - Climb aboard a 1937 Chevrolet bus, convertible with a soft top, and enjoy an open-air view of the magnificent surroundings and alluring beauty of the region - http://www.remarkableexperience.com/
- Queenstown Garden Tours - Enjoy a personalised, fun and informative Queenstown garden tour visiting a variety of country residential gardens in and around Queenstown New Zealand : http://www.queenstowngardentours.co.nz/garden/index.htm
