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Newsletter - Issue 6, Winter 2008 Mix an altitude of 310 metres above sea level, an abundance of blue sky days, majestic snowcapped mountains surrounding a lakeside resort and serve it with average daily temperatures ranging from 1-10°C ...... and you have Queenstown - the perfect winter cocktail! Queenstown update… Coronet Peak Opened on Saturday June 7 through to early October - Coronet Peak ski field is a 25 minute drive on a fully sealed road. The alpine resort will be looking fresh and flash after its $30million upgrade, including new base building and automated snow guns on all main trails. Awarded Milford Sound and Queenstown are the top two destinations in the world, according to the newly released Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Awards list of 100 global destinations. Take flight This winter sees a record 14 weekly direct flights between Queenstown and Australia’s East Coast. This season sees nine flights by Air New Zealand and five by QANTAS direct across the Tasman from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Featured services… West Coast, two day scenic transfer This memorable and varied journey generally starts either from the TranzAlpine scenic railway station in Greymouth or from the alpine resort of Queenstown. We also offer a service with a Christchurch start/drop-off for clients keen on winter touring. The route depends on where the client’s journey begins and where their interests lie. Starting in Greymouth, with collection from the TranzAlpine scenic train station, the transfer heads down the coast to Hokitika, then onwards to infamous glacier country, to spend the night in either Fox Glacier or Franz Josef townships. Enjoy sights of the vast glaciers and surrounding terrain during a scenic flight the next morning or walk to the glacier viewing area. The journey continues down the coast to the Haast Pass for a short self-guided rainforest walk, before heading over the stunning Crown Range and on to Queenstown. Winter / spring touring Right now is a wonderful time to tour the South Island, due to stunning winter vistas. Let us take you, or your clients, on a fully personalised scenic tour, tailored to suit schedules and interests. A tour could take in any number – or even all – of these scenic highlights: Nelson \| Blenheim \| The West Coast \| Haast \| Queenstown \| Te Anau \| Milford Sound\| Southland \| Dunedin \| Canterbury Plains \| Christchurch \| Aoraki Mt Cook \| Moeraki Boulders \| Doubtful Sound \| Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers. No rigid timetables - just plenty of time to relax and soak up the atmospheric beauty and listen to informative driver guide commentary - all from the comfort of a luxury vehicle. Eventful… 2008 Winter Festival BIG acts and BIG events at this year’s American Express Queenstown Winter Festival from June 27 to July 6. You and a whole host of visiting and local revellers can enjoy the 10-day frenzy of concerts, balls, competitions, races, fireworks, bands, comedy, debates, food, wine… you name it! More than 60 events listed at www.winterfestival.co.nz Brochure makeover… Our new 'Sightseeing To Suit You' brochure is downloadable from www.LSQ.co.nz, or we can email you a pdf. Look out for our three new itineraries: Aoraki Mt Cook full day tour/transfer Doubtful Sound full day tour West Coast 2 day scenic transfer Online & looking fine… We’ve just updated our online resource www.LSQ.co.nz with new sightseeing services and new photos throughout. Check it out when you get the chance. Best kept secrets… Book Café at Queenstown Resort College Plush sofas, daily newspapers, books and magazines, a roaring fireplace, big screen plasma tv and outlook onto Queenstown Gardens – this is a fantastic place to relax over a great coffee or enjoy a meal. Open from 8 am, serving delicious brunches, lunches, snacks and wines from around the region. Take a left at the end of Camp Street and cross the small wooden bridge – Book Café will be on your left. Dorothy Browns In the heart of Arrowtown Dorothy Browns boutique cinema screens a great range of art house movies. The main cinema is beautifully designed with Chinese silk ceilings, chandeliers and seriously spacious seats. The Den is smaller and more intimate. Pre-order a delicious cheeseboard for the interval, or arrive early to browse one of the best little bookshops around and sample a local pinot noir from the bar. www.dorothybrowns.com or +64 3 442 1964 Driver guide profile... Kevin Burdon Kevin joined Limousine Services Queenstown six months ago and has a passion for showcasing the region. The former Southland farmer spent forty nine and a half years grafting on the land and says he now enjoys the variety of his driver guide role. He has a wealth of rural New Zealand knowledge that he’s always happy to share, and a good insight into what visitors enjoy after running his Five Rivers farm-stay for 13 years. Celebrate… Limousine Services Queenstown (2005) Ltd, is three years old this month. We’ve had a great time growing the business, but couldn’t have done it without you – so thanks to all who support us. We look forward to working with you and your clients during a bumper winter season. May the snow gods look on us favourably! With very kind regards from the team at Limousine Services Queenstown
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