Queenstown, New Zealand

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Queenstown, New Zealand Located in the south-west of the South Island, Queenstown is the adventure and snow sport capital of New Zealand.

Queenstown is well known both in New Zealand and around the world for its adventure tourism. People travel from all parts of the globe to experience the great skiing, snowboarding, sky diving, bungy jumping, jet boating, rock climbing and water skiing on offer.

Even if adventure sport is not your thing, Queenstown is still an amazing destination to visit. There are spectacular views all year round, with beautifully warm conditions in the summer and crystal clear skies in the winter. Head out and enjoying the great shopping and make sure to sample some of Queenstown's great restaurants, bars and night life.

Queenstown Attractions, Tours, Sights, Events & Activities

Take a tour around the surrounding areas where the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed.
Enjoying the views from the Queenstown Gondola before racing back down on the luge.
Skiing and snowboarding at Treble Cone, Cardrona Alpine Resort, The Remarkables or Coronet Peak.
Enjoy a night out at the Skycity Queenstown Casino.
Try something new with the original Fly by Wire or Canyon Swing.
Relax with some fishing, bird watching, hiking or take a lake cruise.
Get into some water sport such as swimming, kayaking, water skiing or white water rafting.
Conquer your fears by skydiving from a plane thousands of metres in the air.
Getting the thrill of a life time while bungy jumping from a bridge.
Feel the speed of jet boating down the Shotover River.
Take a 4WD tour through rough terrain, dense bush and spectacular scenery.
Hit the bars with a memorable evening out on the town.
Experience the fun and excitement of the Queenstown Winter Festival.

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