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Talk to a Southern Lakes Local
Chrissy Becker-Fifield - Senior Wildlife Keeper
My top five must-do’s for visitors would have to be…
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• The Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
• Lunch at Walter Peak
• The Gibbston River Wine Trail
• Skiing up The Remarkables
• A tour of the Kiwi Birdlife Park to see and learn about New Zealand’s beautiful species.
On a rainy day the cinema is always a top choice, in my opinion. And where better to watch a film than wrapped up in a comfy chair with a hot drink at Dorothy Brown’s cinema in Arrowtown?
I’m starting to feel hungry just thinking about Blue Kanu, a beautiful restaurant with awesome staff serving delicious plates of ‘Polynasian’ cuisine. If you have a big appetite like me, try the ‘Trust the Wok’ option… you won’t regret it.
For a delightful day trip, I would recommend going to Glenorchy. It’s a stunning drive along Lake Wakatipu and if you want to stretch your legs, stop off on the way and walk the Mt Crichton Loop Track. It’s got a bit of everything. For a shorter and still very scenic stroll, check out the walk to Bob’s Cove Picnic Point.
Living in the Southern Lakes is awesome. There is a real sense of community here. It’s a place filled with people who care about others and really care about looking after this beautiful place we are lucky to call home. We have one of the largest networks of community conservation groups in the country and that is something to be proud of!
Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu © Adobe Stock
