See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel south along the West Coast. Continue via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty before arriving into Arrowtown to visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue to picturesque Queenstown, a year-round resort situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening is free and you may choose to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants.
Located on the West Coast in New Zealand, Haast Pass offers visitors a lovely scenic drive with picturesque views. The road connects Wanaka and the West Coast, and along the way, visitors can stop and embark on adventures to many spectacular places which include Fantail Falls, the Blue Pools, Roaring Billy and Thunder Creek Falls, as well as Mount Aspiring National Park.
Dubbed the world’s first “lifestyle reserve” by the locals, Lake Wanaka has something of interest for every sort of visitor. The lake itself offers great fishing, boating and even gold-panning opportunities, while the neighbouring Mt. Aspiring National Park is home to glaciers, mountains and river valleys waiting to be explored. Wanaka, one of the fastest growing towns in New Zealand, lies on the shores of the lake and attracts visitors with its relaxed atmosphere and activities such as horse riding, golfing, flight seeing and air shows.
Arrowtown is located in a magnificent natural landscape of South Island’s Otago Region. Dwarfed by the towering peaks surrounding the peaceful Arrow River, this enchanting gold-rush village is a treasure trove of historical sights, with over seventy original gold-rush buildings and a fascinating partially restored Chinese settlement. The tree-lined avenues running through this lively little town are strewn with quaint miners’ cottages, funky cafes, fashionable boutiques, trendy galleries, and tempting restaurants and bars. Visit the Jade and Opal Factory shop to see hand carving done on-site, check out Patagonia Chocolates to watch it being made, or play a few rounds on the town’s three immaculate golf courses. More adventurous travellers can revel in the network of famed summer trails and winter ski fields. Arrowtown is an ideal destination for nature lovers, thrill-seekers and culture enthusiasts alike.
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