Queenstown-Lakes District

Queenstown-Lakes District stretches from the upper reaches of Lake Wakatipu to the shores of Lake Wānaka, encompassing alpine ranges, glacial lakes and river valleys. The Southern Alps form its western edge, while the Kawarau River carries water from Lake Wakatipu through rugged gorge country towards Cromwell. Queenstown is the district’s principal resort town, and nearby Arrowtown retains a streetscape shaped by the Otago gold rush of the 1860s. Around Wānaka and Lake Hāwea, open basins and working farmland soften the mountain setting. Ice has shaped the lakes and valleys, and still influences the routes of roads and settlements. Continue with other webcams from the district to see how this part of Otago connects regionally.

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