Water activities
Queenstown is currently New Zealand's most popular destination for international tourists seeking water activites, according to the Ministry of Tourism.
The most popular water activity is jet boating, while next popular are scenic cruises and white water rafting.
Fishing is also popular, with the abundance of lakes and rivers.
Southern Lakes and rivers
- Lake Wakatipu - scenic cruises
- Lake Wanaka - scenic cruises
- Lake Hayes - photographic value, fishing, sailing and swimming
- Lake Hawea - jet boating, swimming and fishing
- Shotover River - jet boating and white water rafting
- Kawarau River - jet boating and white water rafting
- Clutha River - jet boating and fishing
Upcoming Events
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Cocktail World Cup
Mar. 22 - 27, 2010 The annual 42BELOW Cocktail World Cup Final held right here in Queenstown! -
Otago Highlanders v Western Force
Apr. 10, 2010 Otago Highlanders v Western Force Our very own Super 14 rugby team take on the Western... -
Queenstown Winter Festival
Jun. 25 - Jul. 04, 2010 Queenstown Winter Festival * Queenstown Winter Festival Fireworks 2010's Winter Festival begins on Friday, June 25 and...
