Queenstown Gardens

This beautiful botanic garden on the edge of Lake Wakatipu is a good spot if you choose to spend an afternoon in town. It starts a few yards past Eichardt's Hotel and has extensive grounds with some stunning plant life, including a massive Douglas Fir. Those interested in a longer walk can also continue along the lake. Amazingly, this is one of Queenstown's lesser-visited attractions (apparently everyone is too busy getting out on the water or up on the mountain), so it's also a great place for a green breather to escape from the crowds.