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Queenstown
Trip Planning & Itineraries
No-one's ever visited Queenstown and said, "I?m bored!" Looking like a small town, but with the energy of a small city, Queenstown offers a mountain of outdoor activities. Most are centered on the lake and nearby rivers, with white-water rafting, sledging and jet-boating all great ways to get wet, while bungy jumping and tandem parachuting are exciting ways to fly.
While its innumerable activities, great facilities and magnificent scenery make Queenstown a huge destination for travelers, you'll find its cafes, bars and restaurants are remarkably laid-back. Perhaps one of the most relaxed experiences you'll have in New Zealand is finding yourself a lakeside bench at dusk to immerse yourself in one of the country's most exquisite sunsets.
Best of Queenstown: Top 3 Must-Do Experiences
Best of Queenstown: Suggested Itineraries
While Queenstown's scenery has plenty of wow factor, you're probably here for the legendary adventure pursuits rather than tranquil Kodak moments. That said, if you're not hell-bent on throwing yourself off a bridge or hurtling down a river, the surrounding wine country and ludicrously scenic Milford Sound will give you a buzz nonetheless.
Bungy jumping, caving, rafting, sledging, jetboating, skiing, skydiving, hang-gliding...it's hard to know where to start! Throw yourself in at the deep end fast with the Triple challenge: a jet boat ride on the Shotover River, helicopter flight over Skippers Canyon, and white-water rafting down the rapids. Next? Take the plunge that started it all on the original Kawarau Bridge Bungy Jump, or launch yourself over the township on the Queenstown Urban Ledge bungy jump - it's guaranteed to take your breath away! Still want more? Then try skydiving in the world's adventure capital, leaping out into thin air at 12,000 feet!
Queenstown is the perfect base for a Lord of the Rings safari - a scenic journey into the heart of alpine New Zealand to explore the spectacular backdrops used in the Lord of the Rings and Wolverine movies. Recharge with some aerial sightseeing by helicopter, buzzing Milford Sound or zooming over the Wakatipu basin on a Grand Circle flight, or take a wilderness cruise on gorgeously unspoilt Doubtful Sound. Dip into the Otago wine country to visit some of New Zealand's premier vineyards. Or discover another side to rural NZ on a high country farm tour, to watch sheep dogs in action and take a scenic cruise on a vintage steamship.
Fiordland is a top New Zealand must-see, renowned for tranquil Milford Sound surrounded by wildly rugged cliffs and waterfalls draped in atmospheric mist. We've got all the Milford Sound options covered. Want to visit Milford Sound on a day trip from Queenstown? Take the full-day tour to explore World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park and cruise Milford Sound. Want to see Milford Sound in more detail? Take an overnight cruise for a very special dinner, bed and breakfast experience. Want to tour Milford Sound by land, water and air? Go for the scenic flight tour, combining a Milford Sound boat cruise, a spectacular flight over glaciers, lakes and rainforest, and a drive through Fiordland National Park.
Comfortable sofas and cozy fireplaces create an inviting atmosphere, and the various hotel and cottage suites come with extraordinary lakefront and mountain views.
A private luxury guesthouse surrounded by snow-clad mountains, the 1920s-era Dairy has fabulous rooms and a classy eye for detail. Borrow a mountain bike for the day, read a book in the antique library or relax in the outdoor spa.
Evergreen offers luxurious B&B accommodation overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Each of the subtly decorated rooms comes with its own lake views, there's a gym and sauna on-site, and the multi-course breakfast features seasonal local produce.
Our complete list of things to see & do in Queenstown
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Milford Sound Full-Day Tour from Queenstown -
Queenstown Triple Challenge (Jet Boat Ride, Helicopter and White Water Rafting)
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Full-Day Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park Tour including Milford Sound Cruise and BBQ Lunch from Queenstown
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Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour from Queenstown
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Queenstown Kawarau River White Water Rafting
- Discover Milford Sound From USD $163.79
- Cruise & fly Milford Sound From USD $439.92
- Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise From USD $247.86
- Milford Sound Overnight Cruise From USD $310.91
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