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Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Weather in Queenstown and surroundings in June – conclusions
Read about the conclusions I've come to for the weather in Queenstown and its surrounding region in winter and in particular June on the South Island of New Zealand.
Sunday, 27 June 2010
Crown Range road conditions, snow, and scenic views in winter
After five days of no snowfall, the Crown Range road was in a well enough condition to drive up without having to use chains. See a photo of the scenic view you get from Crown Range during winter in New Zealand.
Saturday, 26 June 2010
Fog in Glenorchy and snow on Queenstown Hill New Zealand
Morning frost, fog, snow, and subzero temperatures. That's winter in Queenstown and Glenorchy on the South Island of New Zealand at its best. Read about my adventures of the day.
Day Walks
Mt John Walkway: Lake Tekapo walk up Mount John New Zealand
The Mt John Walkway at Lake Tekapo is a scenic walk up Mount John providing fantastic views of Lake Tekapo and surrounding mountains. Learn what to expect and how to get to the Mount John Walkway in Tekapo on the South Island of New Zealand.
Bob’s Cove Track near Queenstown
The Bob's Cove Track near Queenstown is a pleasant nature walk through a forest and around a cove up to an excellent lookout where you can see much of Lake Wakatipu all the way to the Remarkables. Learn how to get to this walk and what to expect.
Lake Benmore Peninsula walk Waitaki Valley New Zealand
The Benmore Peninsula Track near Otemata on the South Island of New Zealand is a 3.6 km loop track around a peninsula offering stunning views of Lake Benmore, islands, and surrounding mountains as far as Mount Cook. Learn what to expect, how to get to the Benmore Peninsula, and see a video of experiencing the walk.
Wellington City lookout walk to the Brooklyn wind turbine
The Brooklyn wind turbine walk in Wellington New Zealand is a walk that can be easily accessed from Wellington City center. It offers a scenic lookout over Wellington City and its surroundings. Learn what to expect, how to get to the wind turbine, and see a video of experiencing the walk.
Lake Dispute Walkway (track), Glenorchy – Queenstown, New Zealand
The Lake Dispute track near Queenstown New Zealand is an initially steep hike up to a high country lake, which offers a peaceful, quiet, and relaxing environment. Learn what to expect, how to get to Lake Dispute, and see a video of experiencing the walk and spending time at the lake.
Hotels & Motels
Queenstown Motel Apartments review – a Queenstown New Zealand motel
Read about how I experienced my stay at Queenstown Motel Apartments near Queenstown city center and in which areas this motel excels compared to other Queenstown motels and hotels.
How-To Travel Guide
- Walk, climb, or hike alone on Fox Glacier or Franz Josef Glacier NZ
- Basics of travel to and between New Zealand islands – airports and ferries
- Where to visit in New Zealand in December
- Christmas Day restaurants Wellington and sample dinner/lunch menus
- New Zealand December weather
- 3 Ways to find out if it has started snowing in New Zealand
7 Best places to visit in New Zealand during winter to see snow
In this article I reveal 7 of the best places to visit in New Zealand during winter to see snow on mountains, and in particular on the South Island of New Zealand.
Scenic Drives
- Drive from Cromwell to Queenstown via the Kawarau Gorge Road
- Christchurch to Queenstown drive and driving times New Zealand
- Best driving route from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo New Zealand
- Drive to Ahuriri Conservation Park NZ
Crown Range Road scenic drive to a Queenstown mountains lookout
The scenic drive up the Crown Range Road during winter in New Zealand and back down is a 22 km scenic delight of snow capped mountains surrounding Queenstown and Arrowtown, the Kawarau River, and Lake Wakatipu.
Sights & Sounds
- Queenstown winter festival fireworks
- Benmore Dam Waitaki Valley South Island New Zealand
- Yellow autumn trees and boat near Lake Dunstan New Zealand
- Fall foliage at Lake Benmore, Waitaki, New Zealand
Snow on Queenstown Hill and mountains around Lake Wakatipu
See a video of spectacular winter scenery around Queenstown with snow on the Remarkables and Cecil Peak set against the blue water of Lake Wakatipu as seen from Queenstown Hill.
