This image of Queenstown has been shot from Queenstown Hill.It features
Kelvin Heights golf course,the view down the east arm of the lake towards
Lumsden,Cecil Peak is centre of the image and surrounding mountains make
this an alpine scenic panorama
Extra Information
A resort town, Queenstown is a centre for adventure tourism. Skiing, jet
boating, bungy jumping, mountain biking and tramping are all strong
promotional themes.
Along with Mount Ruapehu, Queenstown is a major centre for snow sports in
New Zealand, with people from all over the country and many parts of the
world travelling to ski at the four main mountain skifields (Cardrona
Alpine Resort, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone).
In recent years Queenstown's hostels have become a popular destination for
young Australian and American tourists. Queenstown provides adventure
tourism during the day and a vibrant nightlife scene during the
evenings.
Locally, Queenstown has a reputation as one of New Zealand's wine and
cuisine centres. Neighbouring, historic Arrowtown features excellent
restaurants and bars, and Queenstown lies close to the centre of a small
wine producing region, reputed to be the world's southernmost. Pinot noir
produced in this area fetches premium prices.
 "Queenstown Hill - Click for larger image")
