Monday, March 20, 2006

Queenstown NZ's jewel in the crown

"Queenstown was once known as the destination for three things: bungee, beer and backpackers.

Of course, the achingly beautiful New Zealand South Island town has also long been on the international ski circuit.

But in recent years Queenstown has stepped into a new realm, cultivating high-end, sophisticated travellers -- and with that has come a rush of hoteliers, upmarket restaurants and tourism businesses..."

W: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,18462845%255E25658,00.html