Lake Wakatipu isn't just my favorite place in Queenstown, it's one of my favorite places in the world (that I've visited so far, of course). This lake is breathtakingly beautiful by itself, but it also happens to be surrounded by the most amazing mountain range, the Remarkables. The Lake is crystal blue and calm and peaceful. I suggest you wake up early and have breakfast down in the town square overlooking the lake and then walk down to the docks to catch a cruise on the TSS Earnslaw steamboat. Get off the boat at the Walter Peak station, a sheep farm across the lake, and enjoy an afternoon of good food and farm exploring.

This is such a great place to go if you are interested in outdoorsy stuff - from bungee jumping to skiing. Its all here. Has pretty lively bars too. Try out the ice bar for a sub zero glass of vodka, where all the furniture is made of ice.

One of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Be sure to have a local tell you the legend of the monster that lives in it!

Beautiful lake and it is so so nice to drive around it and check out all the little outposts, like Glenorchy and Paradise.

Beautiful lake, reflecting the nature, origin beauty of New Zealand. Worth a visit!