View from Queenstown Hill, 1915
An iconic view of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown Hill, taken by Frederick George Radcliffe (1863-1923), a farmer and photographer who came to New Zealand from Liverpool in the early 1890s, and founded a postcard business in 1909.
About Queenstown Hill
Rising above the township, Queenstown Hill (Te Tapu-nui) offers sweeping views over Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding peaks. Once part of the region’s pastoral farmland, it is now a popular walking reserve, symbolising both Queenstown’s early agricultural roots and its modern reputation for outdoor recreation.
About the Viewfinder Series
Viewfinder reimagines historic photographs, aligning past and present to reveal how our landscapes evolve over time.
Featured Image
Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 35-R2084
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Each photograph in the collection pairs a century-old view with its modern counterpart, revealing both the constants and the changes that shape our landscape.
