Nestled on the edge of the sparkling Lake Dunstan, the Cromwell Heritage Precinct is Central Otago’s best-kept secret. When the old dam was completed and the original main street was swallowed under Lake Dunstan, the town set to work to create this collection of beautifully restored historic buildings, all set against a backdrop of New Zealand’s rugged mountain skyline and tranquil waters.   

Tucked into the rugged curve of Lake Wakatipu, Bob's Cove, Queenstown is an easy-to-reach pocket of paradise where glacial turquoise water meets scented beech forest. This protected cove is backed by thick native bush and is best known for its hiking, sweeping panorama of snow-dusted peaks, and opportunities for swimming or fishing in the gentle waters of the cove.