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Queenstown is characterized by warm tropical weather. The city is endowed with
beaches that are simply mind blowing. One can bask under the sunshine on these
beautiful beaches. The numerous islands spreading across the city of Queenstown
enhances the beauty of this city. If you love adventures, then you can also make
a trip to the wilderness that is so much a part of this beautiful city. One can
also trek in the ancient rainforest or do snorkel diving on the Great Barrier
Reef. Queenstown is well connected with the cities of New Zealand as well as the
major cities of the world.
Getting to Queenstown is easy as it has good connectivity via air, rail
and road transport. Queenstown is located in the south west of the South Island
of New Zealand. The city of Queenstown being surrounded by the Tasman Sea and
the Pacific Ocean leaves international travelers with no other option than to
fly into Queenstown.
The picturesque Queenstown airport located at Frankton about 8 km from Queenstown
operates both domestic and international flights. Several international carriers
fly in and fly out people to and from Queenstown. Major international airlines
like the Quantas Airways and the Air New Zealand operates flights connecting
Queenstown to major cities like Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne thus giving
easy access into Queenstown.
Air New Zealand and Quantas New Zealand operates domestic flights as well.
Air New Zealand offers connecting services throughout the country to Queenstown
via Auckland or Christchurch.
People who have time in hand can drive in to Queenstown. One could enjoy the
beautiful landscape as one drives down. It is a joy and pleasure to drive through
the hilly landscape with trees all around. The scintillating beauty of the Alps
is sure to enchant you as you approach the Southern Lakes District of Queenstown.
It may take you 5.5 hrs from Christchurch, 3.5 hrs from Dunedin, 2.5 hrs from
Invercargill and 5 hrs from the West Coast Glacier region.
Different bus companies offer round trips with stops in Queenstown.
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