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Quirky and creative arts and crafts can be found in Queenstown and throughout the country. Art is very much a part of our Kiwi culture. All of the metropolitan centres around the country have exciting public art galleries and exhibitions, as well as dealer galleries. Many regions have high concentrations of painters, craftspeople, sculptors, photographers, printers and carvers – perhaps because of the inspiring landscapes. But don’t limit yourself to just these locations; many superb pieces can be found all over the country.
Queenstown: Queenstown town centre has everything within walking distance, including retail shops and over 100 places to dine, with something to suit every taste.
Queenstown is renowned for its shopping, dining and nightlife. Shops often stay open to 10pm and later. With the world’s southernmost wineries there is plenty of award-winning local wine to sample – there are also picturesque and challenging golf courses, and an array of art galleries to explore. Queenstown boasts adventure in all forms, from the extreme to relaxed exploration. Here you can bungy jump, jet boat, raft, gold pan, hike, horse ride, Fly by Wire, ski, snowboard, 4WD mountain bike, rock climb, follow a wine trail, join a lake cruise or scenic flight, water ski, yacht, ice skate, and play Frisbee golf. Queenstown hosts the Queenstown Winter Festival (June or July), the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
