|
Queenstown is a resort town in the south west part of New Zealand’s South Island. It is located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. William Gilbert Rees and Nicholas Von Tunzelman were the first Europeans to settle in the region. It is believed that the city got its name after a gold digger exclaimed that the gold of the area was fit for Queen Victoria.
The town is the largest in Central Otago region and is known for its adventure sports and skiing opportunities. It has an approximate population of about 10,416. The city has an area of about 8,704 square km.
The popular attractions of the place are skiing, jet boating, bungee jumping, skate boarding, snow sports and mountain biking.
One can travel within the city via buses or taxis. There is a 100-year old steamship by the name of TSS Earnslaw which takes tourists out on the lake. Queenstown does not have a train station.
Queenstown is also known as the wine and cuisine centre of the country. There is a small wine producing area close to Queenstown which is popular as the southernmost wine producing area of the world. The Pinot Noir wine produced in the area is renowned world over. The city also hosts the International Jazz Festival every year which attracts a lot of tourists.
Queenstown has an airport and direct flights are available from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Domestically, direct flights are available to Queenstown from all the major cities of New Zealand.
|
