Where is Cecil Peak?
Queenstown
Company Description: CECIL PEAK STATION LIMITED is located in Queenstown, OTAGO, New Zealand and is part of the Other Crop Farming Industry.
How do you get to Cecil Peak?
To get to Cecil Peak you’ll first need to take a water taxi from Queenstown across Lake Wakatipu. From there you’re free to hike the trail to the top. However, be warned that the trip to the summit isn’t short and will take you all day.
How big is Cecil Peak?
“It features 7 kilometres of lake frontage, mountains, rivers, valleys, native bush and an ecosystem that is largely untampered with. “A property of this scale – and with that inherent value – is quite difficult to quantify. It really is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Who is Walter Peak named after?
Both Cecil Peak and the nearby mountain of Walter Peak were named after William Rees’ eldest sons’ first given names by the surveyor James McKerrow in 1862.
How long is the Queenstown Hill Walk?
Located in the heart of Queenstown, the Queenstown Hill Time Walk is one of the most popular and accessible walks in the region. The demanding 1.5km walk up Te Tapunui is built to show the past, present and future of Queenstown.
How many mountains are there in Queenstown?
Skiers and snowboarders heading to Queenstown are seriously spoilt for choice with not one, not two, but four world-class ski areas. Whether you’re looking for steep and deep, family friendly, stunning views or terrain park paradise, there is a ski field for you and your skill level.
Why is it called Queenstown?
Queenstown from Gold Rush Era to Present The name Queenstown was chosen in 1863 at a public meeting. Although not certain, it is assumed that the name was chosen due to the miners being of Irish origin, as Queen Victoria had bestowed the name Queenstown to a small settlement in County Cork named The Cove.
Why is Walter Peak Station unique?
It’s the only remaining commercial passenger-carrying coal-fired steamship in the southern hemisphere.
Is Queenstown Hill hard?
Some people complete the trail in as little as 1.5 hours, however allowing up to 3 hours is recommended. How hard is Queenstown Hill Track? It is moderately difficult due to the steady incline the entire way to the summit.
Where does Queenstown Hill Walk start?
Belfast Terrace
The starting point for the Queenstown Hill Time Walk is located at a small car park off Belfast Terrace in Queenstown, not far from the city centre. The car park and start of the walk are marked by a Queenstown Lakes District Council sign.
Who owns Queenstown?
QAC is governed by an independent Board of Directors and owned by two shareholders: 75.01% by the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC); and. 24.99% by Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL)
Did Maori live in Queenstown?
Maori History Polynesians first hunted in the Queenstown area in 1200AD, but found it a bit cold for permanent settlement. Maoris also travelled to Queenstown from the West Coast in search of food, stone and fibre.