Queenstown, New Zealand
You could ride the Skyline Gondola to the top of Bob's Peak for that spectacular view over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu towards the Remarkables. Whilst there take a luge ride, or soak up the view as you take a delicious meal in the restaurant. You could take the gondola back, walk down the track, or take the quick way by tandem paragliding down.
New Zealand's number one year round resort destination is Queenstown New Zealand. Located next to Lake Wakatipu, with the Remarkables mountain range in the background, Queenstown, New Zealand is picture perfect. At Queenstown the hard part is deciding how to fit everything in.You could ride the Skyline Gondola to the top of Bob's Peak for that spectacular view over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu towards the Remarkables. Whilst there take a luge ride, or soak up the view as you take a delicious meal in the restaurant. You could take the gondola back, walk down the track, or take the quick way by tandem paragliding down.
Queenstown is renowned as the adventure capital of New Zealand. You could try your hand at jetboating, white water rafting, bungy jumping or even sky diving. There are also opportunities to go sailing, mountain biking or play a quite round of golf whilst taking in the scenery. There are four golf courses around Queenstown, including the famous Millbrook Resort. Fiordland National Park and Mount Aspiring National Park are easy to get to, with a range of day walks where you can walk independently, or take a guide who will tell you all about the flora, fauna, geology and geography of the region.
From Queenstown there are tours to Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound; as well as garden tours and 4WD tours into the mountains, where you could explore the old gold mines, or find those inaccessible places where the "Lord of the Rings" was filmed.
The Central Otago region is one of the fastest growing wine regions in New Zealand, with many award wining wines. You can take a wine tour to visit them, or take a car there. Gibbston Valley Wines are Queenstown's first vineyards. Here you can visit their wine cave and cheese factory, as well as sample their delicious wine and lunches. The region is also home to the Otago Central Rail Trail, very popular with cyclists, with one to seven day bike tours available.
Queenstown Weather
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| Av Max/Min Temp (C) | 16/5 | 22/10 | 16/6 | 10/1 |
| Av Monthly Rainy Days | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
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From Queenstown, Dunedin or Clyde: The Otago Rail Trail in New Zealand, has a number of great options if you want to experience a taste of the Central Otago Cycle trail in just one day. Options available include starting in Dunedin,...
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Queenstown - Doubtful Sound - Stewart Island - The Catlins - Dunedin - Mount Cook - Christchurch Come with us while we take you on some awesome adventures in New Zealand on our Southern Encounter tour from Queenstown to...
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Clyde - Wedderburn - Clyde: Otago Rail Trail Self-Guided Package for the independent traveller. An ideal option if time is short, allowing you to spend 2 days cycling, with one night B&B accommodation on the Otago Rail Trail....
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Christchurch - Manapouri - Milford Sound - Te Anau - Christchurch: A cycling adventure to one of New Zealand's most scenic destinations - Milford Sound. Overnight in the magnificent fiord onboard your own floating hotel. Walk amongst...
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Queenstown - Alexandra - Omakau - Wedderburn - Hyde - Dunedin: Cycle the Otago Central Rail Trail, New Zealand, starting from Queenstown, and finishing in Dunedin. This independent self-guided cycle tour takes you back in time to New...
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Queenstown - Alexandra - Omakau - Wedderburn - Hyde - Dunedin (or Queenstown): Cycle the Otago Central Rail Trail, New Zealand, starting from Queenstown, and finishing in Dunedin. The perfect hassle-free option for cycling the Otago...
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Queenstown - Alexandra - Omakau - Wedderburn - Hyde - Dunedin: Cycle the Otago Central Rail Trail, New Zealand, starting from Queenstown, and finishing in Dunedin. This tour is the ultimate way to experience some of the best that...
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Queenstown - Wanaka - Haast - Fox Glacier - Franz Josef Glacier - Hokitika - Christchurch: The wild West Coast is not to be missed! Explore the spectacular scenery by bike, bus, train and on foot as we journey from Queenstown to...
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From Queenstown: This package is for those who would love to visit a Lord of the Rings location or two in their own time as well as visit them on tour. Learn all the information about the location with your guide and then perhaps...
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From Queenstown: Full day fly fishing from Queenstown, where the rivers and lakes have large wily brown trout and some have a mix of rainbow trout as well. Queenstown Fly Fishing for Rainbow and Brown Trout - You will be picked up...
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Queenstown - Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park - Catlins Coast - Cannibal Bay - Central Otago - Ohau Range Mt Cook National Park - Mt Somers - Christchurch: You explore areas seldom visited by other travellers. It starts with 4...
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Queenstown - Queenstown or Te Anau - Te Anau: The Hollyford Track New Zealand 3 Day Wilderness Journey is an all inclusive spectacular walk from the mountains to the sea that is suitable for a wide range of fitness levels. Unlike any...
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Queenstown - Luxmore Hut - Iris Burn Hut - Motura Hut - Queenstown: The Kepler Track is a 45 km circular hiking trail which travels through some of the stunning scenery on the South Island of New Zealand. The track passes through...
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Queenstown - Burke's Flat - Harper Bluff - Queenstown: Imagine visiting one of New Zealand's most remote areas - untouched, unspoiled and visited by only a privileged few... Paddling and camping your way down the magnificent...
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Like the idea of having everything arranged for you but walking independently? Our unguided Milford Track New Zealand Independent Walk gives you more time to enjoy this stunning hiking track, letting you experience this...
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From Queenstown: This outdoor adventure package includes a thrilling jetboat ride on the world famous Shotover Jet, followed by a helicopter ride into stunning Skippers Canyon. Next, hit the adrenaline pumping rapids of the Shotover...
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From Queenstown: The Overnight Fly Fishing Safari expeditions are for people who wish to get into the wilderness and well off the beaten track for a camp out style trip. It is generally suited to the angler who does not mind doing...
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From Queenstown: The Triple Challenge is a great value outdoor adventure package, combining three awesome activities: an exhilarating jetboat ride on the world-famous Shotover Jet; action packed helicopter ride; and adrenaline...
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From Queenstown: This adventure package combines an adrenaline charged Jetboat ride on the thrilling Shotover Jet with an action packed white water rafting experience on either the Kawarau or Shotover River. Power through the...
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Queenstown - Routeburn Falls - Lake McKenzie - Lake Howden - Queenstown: Like the idea of having everything arranged for you but walking independently? Our unguided walking track package give you more time to enjoy this...
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From Queenstown: The Multi Day Safari Expeditions are for serious fly fishermen who require a super flexible and very mobile, exploration style safari expeditions through areas of the South Island of New Zealand that few people get...
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From Queenstown: Grade 3-5 Begin with an unforgettable coach trip into Skippers Canyon. Take the winding road up into Skippers Canyon, famous for it's incredible twists and turns, tight corners and exciting cliff edges....
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Christchurch - Queenstown: This snow tour starts in Christchurch - an early introduction sees you straight off on your first snow experience at Mt Hutt, one of the South Island's biggest ski fields! On day 2 we visit Ohau for a true...
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Queenstown - Lumsden - Queenstown: The Southland Fly Fishing Homestay is a great fishing trip allowing you to get right into the heart of some of the best sight fly fishing in the South Island and can be fitted easily into your...
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From Queenstown: Half day Lord of the Rings tours are great for those without the time to enjoy the full day version. Some tour highlights:- See Lord of the Rings locations Emphasis of the tour is on the rare weapons and...
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From Queenstown: As one of the first Lord of the Rings companies in New Zealand, we have amassed a wonderful selection of locations, sights and scenes to bring the movies to life for you. No other tour company can offer what you will...
