Lake Wakatipu is an inland lake near Queenstown. Cruising across Lake Wakatipu on a restored steamship is a blissful way to appreciate the magnificent alpine scenery.

Lake Wakatipu (Māori: Whakatipu Waimāori) is an inland lake (finger lake) in the South Island of New Zealand. It is in the southwest corner of the Otago region, near its boundary with Southland. Lake Wakatipu comes from the original Māori name Whakatipu wai-māori. [1]

Lake Wakatipu, famous for its scenic beauty, is popular for adventure tourism, with skifields, paragliding, bungy jumping and tramping tracks with easy reach.

2021年2月26日 · Lake Wakatipu is the longest lake in New Zealand and its third-largest. (Only Lake Taupo and Lake Te Anau have it beat.) Even without its myths & legends, Lake Wakatipu is a spectacular place to visit. Upon its shores and waters, you’ll enjoy all the adventures Queenstown is famous for.

The Southern Lakes region is home to some of New Zealand's most beautiful waterways, including Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown and Fiordland's Milford Sound. Queenstown is the perfect base to experience the tranquillity and beauty of boating in New Zealand.

There are a few things about Lake Wakatipu that you should know if you are visiting Queenstown, as it makes the lake all that more impressive! The Size. The first thing to know about Lake Wakatipu is that it is New Zealand’s longest lake at over 80 kilometres long.

Join us as we explore the stunning town of Queenstown, New Zealand! From breathtaking lake and mountain views to thrilling adventures and delicious local foo...

Shaped like a cartoon lightning bolt, Lake Wakatipu is NZ's third-largest lake. It reaches a depth of 372m, meaning the lake bed actually sits below sea level. Five rivers flow into it but only one (the Kawarau) flows out, making it prone to sometimes dramatic floods.

The Queenstown area has some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery and natural features. The region has a rich history of both gold mining and settlement. Several walks follow goldfield trails that enable you to explore and enjoy the outstanding scenery at the same time. ... Head of Lake Wakatipu: walking and tramping around Glenorchy ...

2024年12月16日 · Queenstown, known as New Zealands adventure capital, lives up to its reputation. Experience a birds eye view with paragliding over Lake Wakatipu feeling the expanse of water below you while taking in the panoramic splendor of this region.