New Zealand is home to majestic mountains, sweeping waterfalls and winding rivers; in short, it is a nature-lover’s paradise made flesh. The iconic city of Queenstown is known as New Zealand’s adventure capital and it offers a fine range of Queenstown hotel accommodation for the adventure junkie on the go. One great Queenstown resort hotel in particular is the Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront located on the scenic shores of Lake Wakatipu, and offers stylish comfort and modern amenities nestled in the midst of gorgeous verdure. Close by, in the equally picturesque region of Otago, Arrow River is small water body of great repute. Arrow River’s clear, sparkling waters are indicative of its splendid gold rush history, and gold was discovered in the river by William Fox in the 1860s’ Central Otago Gold Rush. The resulting rush led to the establishment of thousands of settlements along the banks of the river that eventually grew into one of New Zealand’s largest communities in the area, the city of Dunedin. Arrow River also has another scintillating claim to fame: it was where the famous scene from Lord of the Rings, wherein the eleven Princess Arwen challenged the foreboding Nazgul and rescued Frodo, was shot. Nearby, the town of Arrowton is a quaint little enclave of gold rush history, quirky little cafés and lush nature all emanating small-town charm. For hikers, the town offers guidance into the various recreational and historical walking trails in the area. Relax with a bite to eat at one of many restaurants offering world cuisine, or grab a pint at one of the pubs along the high street. Indulge in some shopping and pick up some flannel shirts or a fleece blanket, one of many offerings in the quaint little township of Arrowton. Come explore New Zealand off the beaten track, away from the cities of Auckland and Wellington, and enjoy the gorgeous spread of nature that is truly New Zealand’s own glory.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. Google+
