Queenstown

Queenstown is best known in New Zealand for commercial bungy jumping, pioneered at nearby Kawarau Bridge in 1988. Set on Lake Wakatipu’s shores beneath the Remarkables mountain range, the resort town is a base for skiing, hiking, boating and mountain biking through every season. Its modern identity grew from the Otago gold rush of the 1860s, while the waterfront and compact centre now bring together restaurants, accommodation and outdoor-sport operators. Lake Wakatipu’s long, narrow form also gives Queenstown a strong connection to the surrounding Southern Alps. See how Queenstown fits within Otago by browsing webcams nearby.

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