Wart Hills Info, Otago

Lake Wakatipu is synonomous with Queenstown , which is the main community on the lake. The lake itself is in the shape of a very large S. There are various view points around the lake all giving breath taking views, some more accessible than others.

Owaka is a small town in Otago, in the southern South Island of New Zealand.

Queenstown is a resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand's South Island. It is built around an inlet on Lake Wakatipu, a long thin lake shaped like a staggered lightning bolt, and has spectactular views of nearby mountains.

The Catlins is a rugged, sparsely populated area of beautiful scenic coastlines and dense temperate rainforest, both of which harbour many endangered species of birds. Its exposed location leads to its frequently wild weather and heavy ocean swells, which are an attraction to big-wave surfers.