5 Nights queenstown
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Queenstown is a world renowned travel destination attracting around 2 million visitors every year.
No-one’s ever visited Queenstown and said, ‘I’m bored’.
Looking like a small town, but displaying the energy of a small city, Queenstown offers a mountain of activities.
If your ‘Things to Do’ list contains bungy-jumping, caving, rafting, sledging, jetboating, skiing, skydiving and hang gliding, trained operators are waiting on your call right now.
Maximise bragging rights with your souvenir T-shirt in the town’s atmospheric restaurants, laid-back cafés and bustling bars.
Two-thirds of South Island are mountains. The result is an island of truly diverse and magnificent landscapes. It’s a landscape and indeed a country that lends itself to adventure.
Be sure to also find a lakeside bench at sunrise or dusk and immerse yourself in one of NZ’s most beautiful views. It’s a pretty good option for an alfresco afternoon picnic as well.
Confident Queenstown is well used to visitors with international accents, so expect great tourist facilities, but also great big crowds, especially in summer and winter.
Autumn (March to May) and spring (October to November) are slightly quieter, but Queenstown’s a year-round destination.
The town’s restaurants and bars are regularly packed with a mainly young crowd that really know how to enjoy themselves on holiday.
If you’re a more private soul, drop in to see what all the fuss is about, but then get and about by exploring the sublime wilderness further up the lake at Glenorchy.
Puzzling World
Stuart Landsborough’s Puzzling World is a unique attraction in puzzling eccentricity. Offers the world’s first "3-D" Great Maze, incredible Illusion Rooms, a Puzzle Centre/Café, large Gift Shop, eccentric architecture and the intriguing Psychic Challenge. Possibly the most photographed attraction in NZ. Located in the heart of the breathtaking Southern Lakes region of the South Island of New Zealand, Puzzling World is set amongst 7 acres of rolling lawns, trees and gardens at the entrance to Wanaka, 2kms from lakefront. One building has four eccentric Tumbling Towers. Another one is called the Leaning Tower of Wanaka. This tower has been pulled out of the ground and is balanced on one corner at an unbelievable 53 degrees! The Leaning Tower of Pisa only leans six degrees. Don't forget to visit the Roman toilets. |
Skyline Gondola
Marvel at the stunning views as you ride the Skyline Queenstown Gondola - the steepest cable car lift in the Southern Hemisphere! Sit back and relax as the best views in the region unfold before your eyes and the Gondola carries you 450 metres above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob's Peak. En route you will enjoy a spectacular 220 degree panorama, with breath taking views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Walter Peak, Cecil Peak and over Queenstown. he panoramic views of Queenstown from the Skyline Gondola are the best in town! Enjoy a selection of other activities including our scenic dining options, thrilling luge rides, nature walks, mountain bike trails and an not to be missed authentic Maori Kiwi Haka performance. A unique live show performed by Queenstown's leading Kapa Haka group. |
Stewart Island
Stewart Island is New Zealand’s ultimate eco-tourism destination. Its densely forested hills, and untouched coastline of rocky outcrops and creamy golden sand beaches make it a haven for native marine and bird life. Vivid dawn and twilight hues give rise to the island’s Maori name, Rakiura – land of the glowing skies. Discover diverse marine species above and below the waterline during the 2.5 hour cruise. Explore the coastal area adjacent to Halfmoon Bay and the Titi Islands - home to many marine species. Transfer to semi-submersible (Mollymawk) to view Stewart Island's rich marine life below the waterline including kelp forests and fish species. The large windows provide ideal viewing. The Titi Islands is a breeding ground for seals and great white sharks, so keep a look out for these wildlife including penguins, dolphins and albatross. |
Milford Sound
Milford Sound is a world-renowned natural wonder. Nowhere else in Fiordland do the mountains stand so tall, straight out of the sea. Luxuriant rainforest clings to sheer rock walls and waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres to the sea below. The Milford Road is one of the finest alpine drives in the world. The scenery is exceptional, ranging from broad grassy flats, denserainforesttowerngmountains through to glacial lakes and alpine herb fields. No other road offers such a diverse glimpse into New Zealand’s alpine zone. Cruises have a flexible itinerary that allows plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and to pause to view highlights. Cruise so close to waterfalls that water soaks the foredeck, or drift gently while watching out for dolphins, seals and penguins. The guides share stories of the fiord’s history and are happy to answer your questions. |
Mount Cook
Aoraki/Mount Cook the highest mountain in New Zealand, a peak in the Southern Alps range that runs the length of the West Coast of the South Island. It is also a favourite challenge for mountain climbers. Travel north through the historic gold mining region of the rugged Kawarau River Gorge and past the famous fruit growing region of Cromwell. Skirting the shores of Lake Dunstan cross the Lindis Pass to Omarama. Continue through the rugged high country landscape of the Mackenzie Basin to arrive at Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, home to Australasia's highest mountain at 3754 metres. Enjoy a delicious three course lunch at the famous Hermitage Hotel in Aoraki / Mt Cook Village, set within a National Park. While you are at Aoraki / Mt Cook there is also the chance to enjoy a scenic flight over this alpine region. |