18. Queenstown & Wakatipu Lake

Our next stop is Queenstown, a charming city with an urban population of around 28,000, noted for its ski and adventure tourism. It is located on the nw corner of Wakapitu Lake which is the longest (50 mile) lake in NZ.

We enjoyed more amazing views of mountains & Wakapitu Lake as we approached Queenstown. Once there we spent our first day strolling through the town center which is filled with street vendors, water activity options, and plenty of cute shops & restaurants. I took a kayak for a spin to get some time on the lake.Read more