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Tourist route 1:QueenstownArrowtownLake WanakaCentral OtagoQueenstown:The lake and mountain landscape make it suited to all kinds of adventure. Theres skiing in the winter and activities such as bungy jumping, sky diving, canyon swinging, jet boating, horse trekking and river rafting all year round. If hardcore adventure isnt your thing, there are plenty of mellow options available. Experience one of the many walking & hiking trails, sightseeing tours or indulge yourself with spa treatments, boutique shopping and excellent food and wine. If youre a Lord of the Rings fan youll recognize many of the locations of Middle-earth here and you could never miss Glenorchy, which is just 45 minutes from Queenstown.Arrowtown:Twenty minutes from Queenstown, Arrowtowns gold-mining history is alive and vibrant.Arrowtown sits alongside the gold-bearing Arrow River. The town was established in 1862, during the height of the Otago gold rush. The settlement grew quickly as pioneers constructed cottages, shops, hotels and churches, more than 60 of which can still be seen today. Lake Wanaka:Nestled below towering mountains, Wanaka is the most tranquilly set of the South Island lakes.One of the attractions of a stay in Lake Wanaka is that it combines the warmth of small town living with the quality and attention to detail youd expect of an international holiday destinationCentral Otago:Central Otago is a powerful landscape, sunny, dry and brown with weathered ancient mountains, alpine herb fields and fast flowing rivers. Famous for its production of Burgandy-style grapes, Central Otago produces world renowned Pinot-Noir. Theres no better climate to enjoy al-fresco dining than in Central Otago, where the food is made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. If the mood takes you, fill a backpack with a selection of gourmet