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The best attractions, experiences, and things to do in Queenstown, New Zealand.
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Bungee jumping at Kawarau Bridge — the world's first commercial bungee site, since 1988—
Nevis Bungee — the highest bungee in New Zealand, 134 metres above the Nevis River—
Shotover Jet — the world's most spectacular jet boat ride through the Shotover Canyon—
Skyline Gondola & Luge — ride the gondola to Bob's Peak for the finest view of Queenstown—
Paragliding over the Remarkables — tandem paraglide from the summit above Queenstown—
Skydiving over Lake Wakatipu — 15,000-foot freefall with the most dramatic view in the world—
Milford Sound day trip — the eighth wonder of the world, fjord cruise or kayak—
Doubtful Sound overnight cruise — the more remote and extraordinary sound, accessible by boat—
Mount Cook (Aoraki) day trip — New Zealand's highest peak, glacier walks and stargazing—
Remarkables ski field — world-class skiing and snowboarding above Queenstown—
Coronet Peak — the closest ski field to Queenstown, night skiing and great terrain—
Cardrona Alpine Resort — the best family skiing in the South Island—
Treble Cone — the most challenging ski terrain near Queenstown—
The Remarkables mountain range — the dramatic backdrop that defines Queenstown—
Lake Wakatipu — the S-shaped glacial lake, the longest lake in New Zealand—
TSS Earnslaw steamship cruise — the 1912 coal-fired steamship across Lake Wakatipu—
Walter Peak High Country Farm — ferry across the lake to a working sheep station—
Arrowtown — the gold rush village in an autumn-leaf gorge, 20 minutes from Queenstown—
Arrow River gorge walk — the river where gold was first discovered in Otago—
Gibbston Valley wine region — Central Otago Pinot Noir in the gorge below the Remarkables—
Peregrine and Amisfield wineries — the finest cellar doors in the Queenstown Lakes district—
Central Otago wine trail — the southernmost wine region in the world, extraordinary Pinot Noir—
Wanaka day trip — the quieter alternative to Queenstown, the famous Wanaka tree in the lake—
Roys Peak hike near Wanaka — the most photographed mountain hike in New Zealand—
Rob Roy Glacier hike — the most spectacular day hike in the Mount Aspiring National Park—
Routeburn Track — one of New Zealand's Great Walks, three days of breathtaking scenery—
Kepler Track — the circular Great Walk above Lake Te Anau—
Milford Track — the finest walk in the world, four days through Fiordland—
Queenstown Hill Time Walk — the two-hour hike above the town with extraordinary views—
Ben Lomond summit hike — the full-day summit hike for 360-degree views—
Fergburger — the legendary burger joint, queues at midnight and worth every minute—
Rata restaurant — Josh Emett's flagship, the finest dining in Queenstown—
Botswana Butchery — prime New Zealand lamb and venison on the lakefront—
The Bathhouse Restaurant — in the 1911 building, lakefront dining with Remarkables views—
The World Bar — legendary backpacker bar, shots in teapots and live music—
Minus 5 Ice Bar — the all-ice bar, drink from ice glasses in -5 degree surroundings—
Queenstown Gardens — the lakeside gardens, petanque and the most peaceful spot in town—
Marine Parade & lakefront — the waterfront promenade, the heart of Queenstown—
Dart River wilderness jet — jet boat through the braided rivers of Paradise—
Lord of the Rings filming locations — Glenorchy and Paradise, where Middle-earth was filmed—
Glenorchy — the most beautiful village in New Zealand, gateway to the Mount Aspiring National Park—
Paradise — the aptly named valley at the head of Lake Wakatipu, wild and extraordinary—
Canyoning in the Shotover Canyon — abseiling and swimming through a dramatic gorge—
White water rafting on the Kawarau River — grade 3-4 rafting through the gorge—
Horse trekking in the Wakatipu Basin — ride through high country scenery—
Mountain biking at Wynyard or the Queenstown Bike Park — world-class trail network—
Stargazing from Coronet Peak — Queenstown is an International Dark Sky Reserve—
Deer Park Heights — the location for the Rohan battle scenes in Lord of the Rings—
Onsen Hot Pools — private thermal pools overlooking the Shotover River gorge—
New Year's Eve in Queenstown — one of the most spectacular outdoor celebrations in the world—