Top Things To Do In Queenstown

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Explore wineries, epic film locations, adventure activities or spoil yourself with a trip to a spa. Check out the top 8 experiences in Queenstown.

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Queenstown Skyline, Queenstown

By Skyline

Discover the Queenstown Skyline Gondola

Enjoy an iconic Queenstown experience and take the Gondola up Bob's Peak, high above Queenstown to the Skyline complex. From the top enjoy panoramic views of the Southern Alps and across Lake Wakatipu - try your hand at luging or consider paragliding back down to town!

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Onsen Hotpools, Queenstown

By Destination Queenstown

Unwind in Queenstown

Soak in a hot pool, visit spas with a view or take a leisurely bike ride to savour local wines and food; Queenstown has everything you need to rejuvenate your body and soul. Did we mention a lakeside Segway tour or  relaxing boat cruises on one of the most scenic lakes in the world?

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Queenstown Trail, Queenstown

By Miles Holden

The Queenstown Trail

Whether you’re looking for easy scenic tracks or backcountry trails you will find the the perfect hiking or cycling trail in Queenstown. One of the must-do experiences is the Queenstown Cycle Trail which takes you past the spectacular scenery to the gold rush era Arrowtown, the iconic Kawarau bridge bungy jump and past a variety of cafes and wineries in the renowned Gibbston wine region, tasting award winning Central Otago Pinot Noir and explore New Zealand's largest Wine Cave.

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Picturesque Arrowtown, New Zealand

By Tourism New Zealand

Visit historic and picturesque Arrowtown

Situated on the banks of Arrow River is historic Arrowtown, established during the gold rush of the 1860s and still a vibrant town centre today. Only 20 minutes from Queenstown, this picturesque destination is home to the Lakes District Museum - the best small museum in New Zealand, a preserved gold rush village, an international golf course, 4WD scenic tours and is the centre for most walking and cycling tracks in the Wakatipu.

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Amisfield Winery by bike, Queenstown

By Tourism New Zealand

Cosmopolitan Food and Wine

Queenstown’s diversity is perhaps best experienced via your tastebuds! With some 150 restaurants, bars and cafes offering up everything from gourmet burgers, locally made ice cream, cuisine from all over the world and a truly cosmopolitan café culture , you can really get amongst Queenstown’s culture. Paired with an award-winning Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris or Chardonnay, is there a better way to get beneath a town’s skin?

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Picnic & Wine, Queenstown

By Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters

Take to the air with a scenic flight

Scenic flights are an excellent way to enjoy the natural splendour of Queenstown. A light plane or helicopter is the perfect way to take your New Zealand holiday to the next level as you admire lush grasslands, tussocks, vast lakes and snow-capped mountains from your vantage seat. 

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Road to Glenorchy, Queenstown

By Miles Holden

Discover movie magic in Glenorchy

45 minutes from Queenstown is beautiful Glenorchy. Set against a background of native beech forest and towering mountain ranges, it is home to filming locations from The Lord of the Rings, including Isengard, Amon Hen, Lothlorien Forest, The Misty Mountains and Ithilien.

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Bungy, Queenstown, Queenstown

By AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand

Push your adventure limits

Queenstown is home to a range of adventure activities, from the world's first and most famous bungy jumps - the Kawarau Bridge Bungy - to jet boat thrills through the rugged beauty and unspoilt grandeur of the white-water rapids of the Shotover River.

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