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Queenstown is a resort town in Otago, which is renowned for its spectacular natural beauty. The entire town is interspersed with natural attractions that include breathtaking mountain ranges and stunning lakes. Queenstown is located in the south west of New Zealand and it is situated around an inlet on Lake Wakatipu, from where you can enjoy some breathtaking views of the nearby mountain ranges. Queenstown thus emerges as a haven for nature lovers attracting large number of visitors from all over the world. Skyline Gondola, Queenstown is one of the popular sightseeing options of the city. Skyline Gondola is actually a cableway that runs up to the summit of Bob's Peak; this cableway is extremely popular amongst the tourists visiting the place as the ride enables them to witness some spectacular glimpses of the nearby natural attractions. Skyline Gondola will allow you to enjoy some spectacular views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu along with the peaks of the Remarkables, which form a striking backdrop to the entire landscape. Skyline Gondola is considered to be the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere and is a must watch for you, if you are planning to visit Queenstown. You will enjoy your ride thoroughly; during your ride you will witness the best vistas of the region spread out in a spectacular 220 degree panorama. Skyline Gondola is situated conveniently; it is located within walking distance from central Queenstown. The cableway can accommodate up to 700 people in twenty one 4 person cabins and covers a total area of 730 meters. Average speed of the cableway varies up to3.5m/sec and it is open from 9 am till late at night. Skyline Gondola has emerged as one of the premium attractions of Queenstown, which is frequented by both nature as well as adventure seekers and without an experience of it your trip to Queenstown will remain incomplete.
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