The Southern Alps and Fiordland
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1. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Mountain–SightAoraki Mt. Cook is New Zealand's highest peak at approximately 12,218 feet. There are 22 peaks over 10,000 feet in Aoraki/Mount Cook National...Read More
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2. Lakes District Museum
Museum/GalleryDon't leave Arrowtown without dropping in to this small but very cleverly constructed museum. It gives a great insight into the history of the...Read More
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3. T.S.S. Earnslaw
Farm/RanchThis lovely old ship is more than 100 years old, and one of the world's few coal-fired steamships still operating. It's in superb condition...Read More
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4. Amisfield Winery & Bistro
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryStep into this expansive winery and bistro and enjoy stunning lake and mountain views. Both the wines and the restaurant have earned accolades...Read More
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5. Bullock Wagon Trail
Historic District/SiteThis 268-km (167-mile) heritage highway, which stretches from Timaru to Twizel via Mt. Cook, recognizes the long, arduous journeys early settlers...Read More
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6. Carrick Wines
Winery/Brewery/DistillerySpoil yourself and have lunch at Carrick Wines where the views of the mountains and Lake Dunstan are as satisfying as the cuisine. The Pinot...Read More
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7. Chard Farm
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryThe Chard Farm vineyard perches on a rare flat spot on the edge of the Kawarau Gorge, not far from Gibbston Valley and opposite AJ Hackett Bungy...Read More
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8. Chinese settlement
Historic District/SiteIn a less-visited part of the town is the former Chinese settlement. Chinese miners were common on the goldfields, brought in to raise a flagging...Read More
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9. Earth and Sky
Observatory/PlanetariumIf you're extremely lucky, you'll see the southern lights. Even if you don't, you're still at one of the best stargazing sites in the world...Read More
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10. Fear Factory
Local Interest–SightA scary addition to the adventure scene in Queenstown, Fear Factory challenges you to walk through their haunted house in the center of town...Read More
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11. Gibbston Valley Wines
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryThe wine-making industry in Central Otago began with the vines that were first planted here. The best-known vineyard in Central Otago, Gibbston...Read More
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12. Have a Shot
Amusement Park/Water ParkPretend you're Tiger Woods or Robin Hood at Have a Shot. At this excellent facility you can have a hand at clay bird or rifle shooting, archery...Read More
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13. Lake Tekapo
Town/VillageThe long, narrow expanse of Lake Tekapo anchors the area. Its extraordinary milky-turquoise color comes from rock flour, rock ground by glacial...Read More
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14. Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory
Zoo/AquariumEven in heavy rain and storms Milford Sound is magical. Rainfall is so excessive that a coat of up to 20 feet of fresh water floats on the surface...Read More
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15. Milford Road
Scenic Drive/TourIf there was nothing to see at the end of this road it would still be worth the journey. It's a spectacular route, on one of the highest highways...Read More
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16. Mt. Difficulty
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryYou could spend a lot of time in the tasting room with the large range of good wines on offer here, or you can keep it simple and grab one of...Read More
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17. Peregrine Wines
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryAn architectural standout in the Gibbston Valley, Peregrine winery has been designed to look like a falcon's wing, and has even had rare native...Read More
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18. Punanga Manu o Te Anau/Te Anau Bird Sanctuary
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeThe lakeshore Te Anau Bird Sanctuary gives you the chance to preview some of the wildlife you're likely to encounter when hiking in Fiordland...Read More
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19. Queenstown Gardens
Garden/ArboretumThe public Queenstown Gardens on the waterfront peninsula are always worth a quiet stroll. It's one of the few places in Queenstown that hasn...Read More
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20. Rippon Vineyard
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryLying spectacularly by the shores of Lake Wanaka, Rippon is one of the most photographed vineyards in the country. The vineyard's portfolio...Read More
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