Queenstown-Lakes District
Queenstown-Lakes District, Administrative district in Otago Region, New Zealand
Description
Queenstown-Lakes is an administrative district on the South Island of New Zealand's Otago Region with a landscape of mountains, lakes, and valleys. The area encompasses diverse terrain that stretches across a significant portion of the southern landscape.
History
The district was formed in 1986 through a merger that brought two administrative bodies together. This consolidation created the unified structure that manages the area today.
Culture
The district integrates Māori principles of land guardianship through initiatives like the Mana Tāhuna Charitable Trust, which focuses on biodiversity restoration.
Practical
The area is sparsely populated, with wide open landscapes and natural spaces between settlements. Visitors should allow extra time for travel and plan flexibly since distances between communities are substantial.
Did you know?
The district manages three major lakes - Wakatipu, Wānaka, and Hāwea - while supporting a population density of 6 people per square kilometer.
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Ben Lomond
4.7 km
Queenstown Gardens
803 m
Queenstown Hill
3.3 km
Cecil Peak
10.4 km
Walter Peak
13.5 km
Lake Alta
12 km
Edith Cavell bridge
4.8 km
Eichardt's Hotel
312 m
Skycity Queenstown
319 m
Kiwi Park
708 m
Hulbert House
148 m
St Joseph's Church
89 mPatersons Pass
12.4 km
Woodrow Bakers and Confectioners
326 m
Lake Lodge of Ophir
319 m
House
150 m
Courthouse
122 m
Kawarau Falls Dam
5.4 km
Coronation Bath House
395 m
Stone-lined Channel
322 m
The Stable, Queenstown
483 m
Lake County Council Chambers
137 m
Sew Hoys Big Beach Claim Historic Area
5.8 km
Boyne’s General Store
300 m
Queenstown Library and Reading Room
107 m
St Peter's Vicarage
235 m
Forresters Lodge
146 m
Ballarat St Bridge
158 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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