Queenstown is a tourism mecca with a population of 17,000 at the 2001 census and probably a third more than this at today's date.

The mountains of Queenstown lakes district have made Queenstown a world class ski resort with the Remarkables, Coronet and Cardona all offering superb facilities. Bungy jumping, jet boating, historic gold mining towns, trout and salmon fishing, white water rafting, snow skiing, climbing, parachuting, base jumping, heli-skiing, spectacular tramping in the Routeburn and Kepler world famous tracks are all activities in this region to enjoy. To top it all off the nightlife is superb given the popularity of this region as a tourism centre.

Employment can be found occasionally for mechanics with skills on a wide range of equipment and the occasional role for an auto electrician also surfaces.

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