William Gilbert Rees Statue
William Gilbert Rees Statue
William Gilbert Rees Statue
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santo t
Auckland, New Zealand7,454 contributions
Dec 2019
The explorer, settler and founder of Queenstown nearly 200 years ago in the shape of bronze satue. Not a very special attraction, however, at least visitors know some of the history of this tourist destination. You can find easily near the K Jet Pier, at the north end of Marine Parade. Not too far from here is the other statue, the giant Moa. Stop for a while and take photo when you are wandering along this beutiful lake front.
Written 8 January 2020
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2MilesforaCookie
Philadelphia, PA130 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
If you need an easy to find meeting point for everyone, this is it! Easy to find & see from a distance, along with a bench for the weary and a nearby ice cream parlor for a treat while waiting for your friends/family
Written 4 March 2020
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Brisbane, Australia2,044 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Well, it history lesson time for the kids at this stop.
William Gibert Rees established a high country farm in 1860 close to the current location of Queenstown's town centre. His homestead was located near the mouth of the Kawarau River, at the site of the present day Hilton Hotel. Some historic buildings have been preserved.
Gold was discovered not far to the northeast two years later, at which point Rees converted his wool shed into a hotel named the Queen's Arms, now known as Eichardt's. Today, Rees is considered the founding father of Queenstown.
Also when gold was discovered in 1862, Rees was paid compensation of 10,000 pounds for the of of his farm.
William Gibert Rees established a high country farm in 1860 close to the current location of Queenstown's town centre. His homestead was located near the mouth of the Kawarau River, at the site of the present day Hilton Hotel. Some historic buildings have been preserved.
Gold was discovered not far to the northeast two years later, at which point Rees converted his wool shed into a hotel named the Queen's Arms, now known as Eichardt's. Today, Rees is considered the founding father of Queenstown.
Also when gold was discovered in 1862, Rees was paid compensation of 10,000 pounds for the of of his farm.
Written 27 April 2019
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Sachin K
New York City, NY6,555 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
This bronze statue is impressive and is located close to the lake in Queenstown. Certainly worth a photo stop.
Written 30 November 2019
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Robert D
Brooklyn, New York5,118 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
William Gilbert Rees was the founder of Queenstown. His statue is by the shores of Lake Wakatipu. There is nothing special about the statue, but the surrounding area is a nice place for a stroll.
Written 14 January 2025
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Michael C
Derby, UK1,978 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is just a statue in the middle of a town, very much like thousands of statues in other towns around the world. There is certainly nothing special about this one.
Written 12 December 2023
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Simon J
United Kingdom3 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Why this fellow Welshman would leave his luscious green homeland in the middle of an industrial revolution that would change the world to travel to the back end of beyond in the middle of nowhere I will never know.
Written 17 June 2023
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Dela
Wellington, New Zealand2 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
Don't understand how he was the first person here, when he obviously wasn't. Statue of the moa has more meaning.
Written 12 February 2021
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422iana
Dunedin, New Zealand3,611 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
The stute itself is OK with the view behind of the lake and is probably the busiest place in Queenstown. The are usually buskers and there is a few places to eat.
Written 7 January 2021
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Christopher C
Selby, UK1,780 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
A fantastic bronze statue located near the water front to remember the life of the man who started Queenstown.
Well worth a stop to read the inscription.
Well worth a stop to read the inscription.
Written 2 January 2020
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