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Lake Wakatipu

Queenstown, New Zealand
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Suggested Duration: More than 3 hours
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Queenstown, New Zealand
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Reviewed yesterday

Stunning lake surrounded by Remarkables mountain range. Cross between Switzerland and Italian Lakes. Very clean glacial water. Take boat trip around the lake from the Queenstown pier

Thank zivvy
Reviewed yesterday

Beautiful scenery, frisbee golf is free to play, very clean beach, great place to relax. Excellent restaurants & coffeeshops on lakeside. Can travel along the lakeside with viewpoints along the roadside.

Thank Aspen29
Reviewed yesterday via mobile

One of the best lakes I have visited. It is close to the city center making it easy to reach by walk. Close to restaurants and entertainment centers. It has a lot of activities such as hydro attack, shoutover jet, Thunder Jet, Kayak , steamboat,...More

Thank Nadia M
Reviewed 2 days ago

We took our grandchildren to the beach - right in the town centre -; took a steamer trip to a sheep station. Two of us went jet- boating on the lake and one of its many rivers. All of this is run with efficiency and...More

Thank Rodtw
Reviewed 3 days ago

Really enjoyed our Lake Cruise 9am. It wasn't crowded and the staff were very friendly and informative. It's a stunning lake. It went for an hour and a half, and cold have enjoyed more.

Thank HoracioSydney
Reviewed 3 days ago

Lake Wakatipu if beautiful example of the many wonderful lakes around NZ. with beaches along the shore you can sit back and relax or have a BBQ at the many sites along the shore. With great views of the surrounding mountains is a great place.

Thank Robert S
Reviewed 3 days ago

A beautiful area. Well worth calling in to see the lake and its surroundings. Plenty of walking around the lake - not too strenuous.

Thank Brian D
Reviewed 4 days ago

Stayed at QT Hilton on lake Wakapitu. It is a beautiful blue crystal clear lake full of all kinds of activities including a water taxi.

Thank lseegers1
Reviewed 4 days ago

I didn't realise how beautiful New Zealand was and so close to Australia. I have travelled huge distances to go to some great places and here is Queenstown right on our doorstep and only a short flight away.

Thank Jason D
Reviewed 1 week ago

The lake itself is gorgeous with stunning backdrops of mountains near and far. The beach can get crowded, especially during Christmas and New Year celebrations, but the promenade along the shore is lovely.

Thank bigBlue78
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