Queenstown, nestled beside the stunning Lake Wakatipu, lies at the intersection of seriously jaw-dropping scenery in every direction.

While here, you’ll have easy access to Milford Sound, the Routeburn and Hollyford Tracks, Coronet Peak Ski Park, Lake Wanaka and Lake Hayes, Ben Lomond, Skippers Canyon, Glenorchy, the Wakatipu Basin and so much more.

These natural wonders that encompass Queenstown are an incredible feature of any visit, and although each is full of picture-perfect viewpoints, scenic forest trails and hiking routes, rivers, birdlife and remote areas to enjoy, let’s not forget that Queenstown is also famed for being the ‘adventure capital of the world’. As such, if you do have any adrenaline-packed adventures or experiences to tick off your bucket list – this is the place to do it!

Queenstown is known for its countless bungee jumping sites off bridges, over canyons or into valleys, as well as skydiving, white-water rafting or jet boating down the beautiful Shotover River, heli-tours, mountaineering and climbing, off-road biking that can be as extreme or relaxed as you like, go-karting, paragliding, kayaking and more besides. Of course, you could always opt for an afternoon at the spa or round of lakeside golf, for something a little more serene.

Queenstown really is a world leader of adventure sports and fun outdoor experiences, and with such gorgeous surrounding scenery, great nightlife and lots of restaurants to look forward to each evening, its legendary status as a must-see New Zealand stop is certainly justified.

Nick

Travel Specialist

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Blanket Bay
South-island

Blanket Bay, a lakeside Glenorchy retreat that is well worthy of its formidable reputation for harmonising the most auth...

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golf

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The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences
South-island

Enjoy amazing lake views, luxurious accommodation and superb service at this ideally located Queenstown retreat.

spa

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Hotel St Moritz Queenstown – MGallery
South-island

Reminiscent of the luxury mountain lodges of the Swiss Alps, Hotel St Moritz – MGallery by Sofitel specialises in inviti...

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Eichardt’s Private Hotel
South-island

Known throughout New Zealand for its exceptional design, services and accommodation, the well-established Eichardt’s Pri...

small & personal

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Rosewood Matakauri
South-island

Rosewood Matakauri is a resplendent hotel sprawled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu near Queenstown, where upscale dining,...

spa

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Sofitel Queenstown and Spa
South-island

Enjoy French charm at this centrally located Queenstown hotel, home to comfortable accommodation and an award-winning sp...

spa

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Grand New Zealand

Tick off several New Zealand bucket-list destinations and activities on our 21-night Great New Zealand Touring Route fly...

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North-Island
Auckland
Rotorua
Wellington

21 nights from £6,999 per person

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Escorted Tour of New Zealand

Prepare for an epic 18-night adventure through New Zealand on this small group tour, and discover all that makes this fa...

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New-Zealand
North-Island
Auckland
Rotorua
Wellington

18 nights from £11,835 per person

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Discover New Zealand's South Island

A New Zealand South Island self-drive tour comes highly recommended to anyone wanting to discover this stunning nation f...

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New-Zealand
South-Island
Christchurch
Queenstown

13 nights from £5,499 per person

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Family Friendly New Zealand Tour

Embark on a tailor-made adventure across New Zealand's North and South Islands with our family-focused two-week tour fil...

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New-Zealand
North-Island
Auckland
Rotorua
South-Island

14 nights from £5,999 per person

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