Queenstown & Sthern Lakes Natural Attractions

Kânuka Track

Lake Te Anau

Lake Te Anau the largest lake in the South Island and second largest in NZ. Boasting a spectacular backdrop of lush virgin forest, Mt Luxmore and...

The Remarkables Ski Area

The Remarkables are one of the best known ski fields in New Zealand. The highest ski field in Queenstown at 1935 metres, the Remarks have...

Lake Dunstan

Rob Roy Glacier Track

The Rob Roy Glacier Track, in the Mount Aspiring National Park, is an exceptional day walk that takes you into the alpine zone in just a few...

Lake Manapouri

Twenty minutes from Te Anau is picturesque Lake Manapouri, a beautiful lake framed by the spectacular Cathedral Mountains. Manapouri is the fifth...

Shotover River

The Shotover River is located in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. The name correctly suggests that this 60 kilometre-long...

Lake Alabaster

Kawarau River

The Kawarau River flows generally eastwards for about 60 km until it reaches Lake Dunstan near Cromwell. The Shotover River enters it from the...

The Clutha, Lake Wanaka

Natures artwork at its best, Lake Wanaka is a product of glacial activity over thousands of years. The surrounding mountains soar over 2000m above...

Doubtful Sound

Prepare to be astounded by Doubtful Sound, New Zealand's most renowned fiord, will impress you with its grand atmosphere and truly spectacular...

Lindis Pass and Misty Mountains

The spectacular Lindis Pass links the Mackenzie Basin with Central Otago. The actual pass crosses a saddle between the valleys of the Lindis and...

Clutha River

Flowing south-southeast for 340 kilometres through Central and South Otago to the Pacific Ocean, 75 kilometres south west of Dunedin, The Clutha...

Beacon Point Walk

Taking around 30 minutes each way, Beacon Point Walk starts at Bremner Bay and follows the shoreline of Lake Wanaka to Penrith Beach, providing...

Skippers Canyon

From the 1860s until quite recently, Skippers Canyon was the centre of gold mining activity in the Queenstown region. Historic sites still exist...

Eely Point Walk

Eely Point Walk is a relativly short walk beside Lake Wanaka, starting at the boat ramps in Wanaka village.

Eely Point is reached in...

Waterfall Creek Walk

Starting at Wanaka Station Park on the left hand side of Roys Bay - which is the main beach in Lake Wanaka, Waterfall Creek Walk is a picturesque...

Mount Roy Track

The start of this track is right at the base of the Mount Roy mountain and a short 5 minute drive or a 6km bike ride from the township will take...

Cardrona River

Stretching between queenstown and lake wanaka, the Cardrona River is the first tributary of the Clutha River, which it meets only five kilometres...

Lake Outlet Walk

Lake Outlet Walk is a well-formed track beside the Clutha River and provides spectacular scenic views over the local landscape and waterways. Its...