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8 Top Southern Lakes Must-Do's
1. Roys Peak
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The track to Roys Peak is number one contender for the region's most popular walk. It's a five to six hour undertaking, much of which is a steady ascent, but the endless lake-meets-mountain views are jaw dropping and the 1578-metre-high summit feels like a huge achievement.
2. Cardrona Alpine Resort
Cardrona Bike Park © Jamie Greenway
In winter, skiers and snowboarders make full use of the well-connected runs, good lifts, beginner slopes, lessons and eating places, while in summer, the alpine gondola continues to run, allowing for mountain biking and three-wheel carting.
3. Lakes District Museum, Arrowtown
A lively museum packed with interesting displays. The immersive vintage village and inventive treasure hunts are a big hit with kids.
4. Skyline, Queenstown
Home to downhill Luge tracks, walking trails, mountain biking, stargazing experiences and the Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar
5. Steamer Wharf
Queenstown's premium lakeside eating, drinking and entertainment destination. Situated on the waterfront in the CBD.
Steamer Wharf, Queenstown © Adobe Stock
6. Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
Enjoy a 1.5-hour return cruise across Lake Wakatipu on the traditional steamship, TSS Earnslaw. It has been gracing the waters of Lake Wakatipu since 1912.
7. Glenorchy Road
Glenorchy © Destination Queenstown
The 46km drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy is renowned for its jaw dropping beauty. Drivable in 45 minutes, in reality you’ll want at least two hours to appreciate spectacular forest, eye-widening cliff edges and lakes framed by mountains.
8. AJ Hackett Bungy
Get your adrenalin rush here with a collection of bungy jumps, the Nevis Swing, the Ledge Swing, the Nevis Catapult and the Kawarau Zipride.
