Introduction
404km (250 miles) SW of Franz Josef; 263km (163 miles) SW of Mount Cook; 117km (73 miles) S of Wanaka; 172km (107 miles) NE of Te Anau
Queenstown has over one million visitors a year, and you don't have to be a genius to figure out why. We've all heard the endless hype about it being the adventure capital of the world, and there are certainly enough crazy activities here to challenge the strongest, but Queenstown offers much more. Don't be put off by comments that it's touristy, un-Kiwi, crowded, and overrated. Sure, the streets are dominated by booking offices, but Queenstown has excellent shopping, restaurants, cafes, and clubs as well. And in many adrenalin-seeking ways, it encapsulates much of what New Zealand is about.
Famed for its international winter ski profile, Queenstown is also a brilliant spring, summer, and fall destination. This is when you get the best of its scenic beauty, easy walks, and endless opportunities to relax. Thrill seeking may be touted as the...
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Walter Peak High Country Farm Tour and Cruise from Queenstown
Experience rural New Zealand as you're taken on a walking tour of the farm. Learn about traditional farming practices and the significance of the...
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- Nile Expert Tip: Cruising on the water give you a great perspective on Queenstown and a visit to a working farm is essential...
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Cadrona Ski Fields
- All the ski areas in the South Island have a variety of activities for various ages and levels but Cadrona hits the spot as far as families are...
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AJ Hackett Bungy Queenstown
- A J Hackett is the man who first brought the idea of jumping off a platform with a bit of string tied to your ankle into the modern age. If you...
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