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Greetings again from beautiful Queenstown - welcome to our LSQ update. In spring, skiing is often at its best, but with pleasant daytime temperatures ranging from 8-22°C (48–75°F), it’s difficult to not be thinking about beaches, relaxing in the sun and dining al fresco. All of which is possible right here, right now! 
Congratulations to the 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games - the inaugural games combined over 800 athletes, 40 countries, 400 volunteers and 37 events over 10 days. Prime Minister John Key paid tribute to the many volunteers who were instrumental to the success of the event and went on to indicate his support of the 2011 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games. A vibrant new Queenstown Television Commercial - Destination Queenstown's new television commercial aired on Sky Television for the duration of the 100% Pure NZ Winter Games. "The strategy for the commercial was to create a dynamic piece which will have enough impact to 'cut through' the normal TV advertising clutter and quickly become recognisable and differentiated from other NZ regional commercials. In only 30 seconds it's hard to get too many messages across, so it's about diversity and the all year round proposition," said DQ General Manager – Marketing, Graham Budd. View on http://www.youtube.com/user/purequeenstown Pacific Blue - the recent inaugural flight into Queenstown was welcomed with a water cannon salute on a perfect spring day. The arrival of the low cost airline brings the total number of carriers into Queenstown International Airport to four, joining Air New Zealand, Qantas and Jetstar. Our services – Glenorchy transfers... 
Image courtesty Dart River Jet Safaris Designed to fit into your schedule, flexible half and full day private tours enable you to explore popular destinations like Glenorchy. The 45 minute journey between Queenstown and Glenorchy offers some of the most photographed vistas in the region. Enjoy the magnificent scenery, explore the area, or particpate in the many activities on offer - jet boating, horse riding, hiking, fishing and more. At the Head of Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy is nestled between the Richardson and Humboltd Mountain Ranges and overlooked by the mighty snow capped Mount Earnslaw. Glenorchy is the gateway to the Rees Valley, Paradise and the Dart Valley, Kinloch township, Routeburn Valley and Greenstone/Caples Valleys which boarder both Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. Home to approximately 200 people, Glenorchy is a welcoming and vibrant town. The two main industries are farming and tourism, which have enabled the town to thrive while still maintaining it's unique qualities and southern kiwi culture. Glenorchy's surrounding landscape has become a prime location for film scouts and was chosen to depict many scenes in the three award winning Lord of the Rings movies. We have recently updated the 'Our fleet' page on our website. View on http://www.limousineservicesqueenstown.co.nz/our-fleet/ 
Legend of the lake According to Maori legend, when a fearsome giant called Matau stole the beautiful princess Manata away from her tribe, her father, the chief, offered her hand in marriage to the man who freed her. Only the warrior Matakauri was brave enough to accept the challenge. He found the giant sleeping in a valley with Manata tied up nearby. With all his might he could not break the rope with his pounamu axe. In desperation, Manata begged him to flee before the giant woke. Her tears broke the magical bonds and he swept her to safety. The warrior returned and built a fire around Matau which burned fiercely and etched his outline into the ground, which is now Lake Wakatipu, with the feet at Kingston, knees at Queenstown and head at Glenorchy. The mysterious twist in the tale is that the lake actually rises and falls around 12-20 centimetres every few minutes, which is said to be the giant's heart still beating. Trust Power Adventure Quest, 03 October 2009 We continue to invest in plant and innovative ideas despite the 'hard times' at present, in the knowledge that when 'it comes right' and it will, we will be prepared. Thank you for your past support and here's to a mutually beneficial season. Kind regards, from the Limousine Services Queenstown team. |
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