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Q is for Queenstown

Queenstown is a tourist destination in the South Island of New Zealand. It’s the place where adventure awaits, and from here you can go jet boating on the Shotover River, skiing during the winter, fishing, do helicopter rides, go bungy jumping, ride on the Skyline...

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Matau, the Giant

Like most countries, New Zealand has myths to explain the formation of various lakes and mountains. This is the legend of how Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, New Zealand was formed. Renowned beauty Manata lived in Otago in the South Island of New Zealand. She was popular...

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New Zealand: Queenstown.

This is another shot of Queenstown and a field of lupins. It's a very pretty place. The snow-capped mountains in the background are The Remarkables. Don't forget to enter my contest to guess how many books I will read during my holiday. Go here for details.

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New Zealand: Queenstown.

This is a view of Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables and the surrounding town of Queenstown. It was formerly a gold rush town. These days it's a tourist mecca during both summer and winter. It's a beautiful place no matter what the time of year. Books that mention...

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