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10 Instagram spots around Queenstown
Around Queenstown, lake shores and mountain viewpoints create different ways to photograph the Whakatipu Basin and its surrounding peaks.
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TSS Earnslaw
The TSS Earnslaw is a historic steamship on Lake Whakatipu. Photograph it against the water and mountains as it approaches or leaves Queenstown Bay.
Search Google MapsQueenstown Hill
Queenstown Hill overlooks the Remarkables range. Use the mountain ridges as a backdrop and include the landscape in front for a sense of depth.
Search Google MapsCoronet Peak
Coronet Peak offers a broad view of the Whakatipu Basin and the Remarkables. Arrange the overlapping ridges across the frame for a layered mountain panorama.
Search Google MapsArrow River
The Arrow River changes character with the seasons. Frame the water with trees along its banks and watch for reflections when the surface is still.
Search Google MapsBen Lomond
The summit of Ben Lomond provides a view across the Whakatipu Basin. A wide composition can show how the mountain ridges surround the landscape below.
Search Google MapsGlenorchy Wharf
The red shed at Glenorchy Wharf is a recognisable foreground for lake and mountain views. The wharf itself also makes a strong leading line.
Search Google MapsBob’s Peak
Bob’s Peak looks out over Queenstown and its surroundings. Include the town beneath the mountains to give the elevated landscape a clear sense of scale.
Search Google MapsDevil’s Staircase Lookout
The lookout above Devil’s Staircase overlooks Lake Whakatipu and the surrounding mountains. Let the winding shoreline carry the eye through a wide landscape photograph.
Search Google MapsLake Hayes
Lake Hayes offers views towards several mountain ranges. On a still day, try composing the peaks with their reflections and the water’s edge in the foreground.
Search Google MapsQueenstown Bay
From Queenstown Bay, Cecil and Walter Peaks rise beyond Lake Whakatipu. Place the water in the foreground to give the pair of mountains room in the frame.
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