Things to see and do Queenstown

This lake, 82 km long and 5 km long, is one of the deepest in the country and its 400 m depth is not its unique feature. Its temperature is also out of the ordinary. Indeed, it only varies very weakly from one season to another and the lake reaches only a low 15 ° C during the warmer months of the summer. Its last originality lies in the purity of its water. As a direct source from the mountains, it would reach a purity level of 98%. On the other hand, it is very strange that the lake level is rising and down.

It was in Bob's Cove, when the lake was very calm, that this phenomenon was best observed. Every 5 minutes, its level varies by 12 cm. The reasons for this variation remain mysterious at the moment. Maori legend tells us that the heart of a giant named Matau still lies at the bottom of the water and its beats would cause the phenomenon.

Located at the foot of the Skyline Gondola, what was once an unofficial dump site is now a two-hectare sanctuary that you can visit in an hour or more and discover its various feathered residents, including the famous kiwis. For forty years, the Kiwi And Birdlife Park has also been helping to release specimens back into the wild. In addition to the bird species, the famous tuatara lizard and bees can also be seen. A souvenir store and a café are available in the park.