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Queenstown,New Zealand
——— Yang Shengwen
Geography
New Zealand (Aotearoa) is a South Pacific country located midway between the Equator and the South Pole, and is approximately 1600 kilometres (994 miles) east of Australia. New Zealand is made up of two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, and numerous smaller offshore islands. The total area is 268,680 sq. km (103,740 sq. miles). The coastline is 15,135 km (9,405 miles).
Climate and weather
Sightseeing
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modation
Climate and weather
“New Zealand weather and climate is of paramount importance to the people of New Zealand, as many New Zealander's make their living from the land. New Zealand has mild temperatures, moderately high rainfall, and many hours of sunshine throughout most of the country. New Zealand's climate is dominated by two main geographical features: the mountains and the sea.”
Spring : September, October, November
Summer : December, January, February
Autumn :March, April, May
Winter :June, July, August
Queenstown
Queenstown Central:
Queenstown is just as well known as a place for indulgence. The area’s history is intertwined with gold. In 1862, two sheep shearers struck it rich at the edge of the Shotover River. The ensuing gold rush town was named Queenstown because '...it was fit for Queen Victoria'.
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airscape
Sightseeing
Cruising across Lake Wakatipu on a restored paddle steamer旧汽船 is a blissful way to appreciate the magnificent alpine scenery.
Lake Wakatipu瓦卡蒂普湖
This magnificent, but challenging, alpine circuit高山线路 lets you explore two river valleys at the head of Lake Wakatipu. Add a detour to the Dart Glacier to make the circuit 5 days. At all times, you're surrounded by spectacular mountain, forest and river scenery. One hiker described it as "the best scenery I've ever seen in New Zealand".
Rees and Dart Track
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Entertainment
Queenstown’s most famous thrill-seeking activity is bungy jumping. It’s n