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Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown
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  • Updated By dmirebella on September 18, 2004
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  • Lake Wakatipu - Queenstown
    by dmirebella
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    There is this great story about this lake - Maori legend has it that the lake is actually a felled giant and seen from above, it does seem like the outline of a giant sleeping. The rise and fall of the lake waters adds to its mystic where the locals say its actually the heartbeat of the slumbering giant not yet put to rest. Fact or fiction - the lake is one of the great source of pleasure - for a gentle stroll or for other leisurely water based activities

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  • Directions: You cannot miss it .. the 1st view as one heads into town is breathtaking.

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    Lake Wakatipu: Lake Wakatipu
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  • By kiwigal_1 on November 15, 2004
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  • Rhianon and Lake Wakatipu - Queenstown
    Rhianon and Lake Wakatipu
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    Queenstown sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu which has a distinctive "S" type shape. The SS Earnslaw chugs on the lake and there are many other water activities available to tourists. Facts about the Lake from Brittanica: "Lake Wakatipu measures 48 miles (77 km) by 3 miles (5 km) and has an area of 113 square miles (293 square km). It is the second largest of the Southern Lakes, being exceeded only by Te Anau. The lake's name is of Maori derivation and may mean “water springs dug by Rakaihaitu” or, more likely, may refer to a legend of a goblin living below the surface..."

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    Lake Wakatipu: TSS Earnslaw Steamship
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  • Updated By jckim on November 23, 2004
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  • Lake Wakatipu - Queenstown
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    Cruise across Lake Wakatipu on the steamship TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm

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  • Address: Real Journeys Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, Queen
  • Phone: +64 3 442 7500
  • Website: www.realjourneys.co.nz

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    Lake Wakatipu: Boardwalk
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  • By 360dude on June 1, 2003
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  • 360° view of the Boardwalk in Queenstown - Queenstown
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    Make the time to take a leisurely walk around central Queenstown – its such a pretty place with so many sight seeing features including the lake, snow capped mountains and alpine environment.

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  • Address: Central Queenstown
  • Website: http://www.360tours.com.au/New_Zealand

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    Lake Wakatipu: The Lake Wakatipu
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  • By rozehill on March 24, 2003
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    Glorious scenery all around this large lake, with a back drop of wonderul mountains called "The Remarkables"

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  • By imstress on March 19, 2006
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  • Lake Wakatipu - Queenstown
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    Just before we decide to leave Queenstown, we decide to head to the lovely Lake Wakatipu. You could hire canoes, bikes at the lake front. The Ducktour also departs at this pier. It was a pleasant walk by the lake as we could see where we stayed and the view of the beautiful mountains in the background. The calm water was is reflecting the mountain and sky and it was a beautiful sight.

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  • Address: Lakefront

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    Lake Wakatipu: LEISURELY WALK AROUND THE LAKE SHORE
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  • By I-Believe-I-Can-Fly on August 9, 2004
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  • Lake Wakatipu - Queenstown
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    Lake Wakatipu comes alive in summer. The best way to enjoy it is by taking a leisurely walk around its shore. Wander around the Steamer Wharf at the end of Shotover Street and you will be rewarded by breathtaking view of the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu.

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  • By AllyPally on April 10, 2003
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  • Me & a giant Kiwi!! - Queenstown
    Me & a giant Kiwi!!
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    Lake Wakatipu: Lake Wakatipu viewed from Frankton
  • By josephva on September 20, 2004
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    Lake Wakatipu: Cruising on Lake Wakatipu
  • By aukahkay on February 7, 2006
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  • Panoramic view of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown - Queenstown
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    Wakatipu and Queenstown
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    Lake Wakatipu is the second largest lake in the South Island and Queenstown lies on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Against the backdrop of the snow-capped mountains in the background, Lake Wakatipu is the perfect setting for a romantic steamer cruise on the TSS Earnslaw.

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