| Queenstown ('QT') is a resort town and
the self-proclaimed 'Adventure Capital of the World' on New Zealand's
South
Island.
GEOGRAPHY
The town is built around an inlet on Lake Wakatipu, a thin lake
shaped like a staggered lightning bolt. There are awesome views
of nearby mountains.
The town is the largest center in Central
Otago, but for some administrative purposes it is considered
part of Southland.
CLIMBING
For a mountain town, there are many great hikes and places to climb,
including the 2,819-meter
Mount Earnslaw.
NEARBY
Neighboring towns and districts include Arrowtown,
Wanaka,
Alexandra and Cromwell. The nearest big cities are Dunedin
and Invercargill.
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