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Staggering beauty and heart-pumping thrills await in Queenstown. The alpine resort on Lake Wakatipu began its life as an 1860s gold-mining town, but it now draws droves of outdoor enthusiasts for... more » Staggering beauty and heart-pumping thrills await in Queenstown. The alpine resort on Lake Wakatipu began its life as an 1860s gold-mining town, but it now draws droves of outdoor enthusiasts for kayaking, bungee jumping, hiking and skiing. For a more mild-mannered adventure, take a quiet cruise through nearby Milford Sound, part of the Fjordland National Park World Heritage area, or sample South Island pinot noir from one of the region's 75 wineries. No matter the season, you won't want to stay indoors. « less
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Nov
62°F 16°C
43°F 6°C
Dec
66°F 18°C
48°F 8°C
Jan
68°F 20°C
50°F 10°C
Feb
69°F 20°C
51°F 10°C
Mar
66°F 18°C
48°F 8°C
Apr
60°F 15°C
42°F 5°C
Extended Forecast
Monday
Nov 9
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68°F 20°C
Lo:
35°F 1°C
Tuesday
Nov 10
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66°F 18°C
Lo:
35°F 1°C
Wednesday
Nov 11
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57°F 13°C
Lo:
32°F 0°C

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Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown

5 of 5 stars
Yorkshire
Nov 8, 2009

My partner and I stayed here for 3 nights in a deluxe lakeview room and could not recommend this hotel more! The view was stunning and the staff were all very helpful. The hotel is a bit old and not...more

The Spire Queenstown

Nov 8, 2009

During the boom times, design hotels were popping up everywhere on almost daily bases and most were forgotten just as fast as. Too often they fail to deliver a cohesive and sustainable balance between...more

Fishbone Bar & Grill

Nov 8, 2009

The salad was unisnspired, and the mains were rather bland. The fish seemed too long out of water and the steak had been grilled adjacent to the fish and acquired some of its taste. Service was...more

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