Queenstown South Island

No matter whether you're looking for simple vantage points or simple country walks, Queenstown has the ideal walking or biking itinerary. On the bank of the Arrow River lies the historical Arrowtown, which was founded during the 1860' goldrush and is still a lively city-center. The variety of Queenstown is perhaps best enjoyed through your taste buds!

Queenstown's cultural life is truly immersive with around 150 dining, bar and cafés featuring everything from local food, local icecream, international food and a truly open minded coffee scene. Is there a better way to get under the skins of a city with an award-winning Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris or Chardonnay?

Sightseeing is an outstanding way to experience the beauty of Queenstown. Vanaka Trike Walks Exciting Tour Escorted Walks! when you make our 9 o'clock tour booking.

Activities in Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand

When you have seen Peter Jackson's vision of the "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit", you have seen the vast landscape of New Zealand. Queenstown is located in the Otago area of the lower South Island and is a climax of any New Zealand itinerary. Tolkien was brought to live, largely due to the fact that Queenstown was the setting.

Queenstown has not only a view of its green views, but also many great things to do. The Queenstown is the home of business excellence in business time. In New Zealand it is written "Bungee". AJ Hackett and Henry van Asch founded New Zealand's first commercially viable business in 1988, with a leap from the historical Kawarau Bridge near Queenstown.

Queenstown has several places where you can try your hand at bungy diving platforms, railway viaducts, rock faces and canopies. Or, if you don't like bungy bumping, but want a good dose of adrenalin, try whitewater river cruising along the Shotover River or Kawarau River. You' re sure to get soaked on this rugged drive.

The Shotover and Shotover Rivers offer the thundering "Mother" Rafting a range of six Class 4 or 5 Rafting Rafts for advanced Rafterers. The Kawarau Rivers still offer New Zealand's longest and most exciting commercial produced speed machine for beginners, the Dog Leg Rap. When you' re on a watercraft cruise, you could just grab the grab rails as you race along the riverside and fly past hills and gorges around the Dart, Shotover or Kawarau Rivers.

Featuring a face spraying and heartbreaking turns by the skipper, a water craft trip can be the journey of a lifetime. Just like the Bungeejumping the Jetboot had its origin in New Zealand. In the 1950' Kiwi Bill Hamilton designed the first watercraft to get away from the propulsion that found its way to the bottom in flatwater.

Queenstown and its surroundings produce some of New Zealand's finest wine. Queenstown was the scene of many episodes from "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit". Queenstown becomes a favourite skiing area between May and October with four skiing areas near the city. You can enjoy some of New Zealand's best scenery and best snows from the southern Alps hills.

Four resorts including The Remarkables, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone and Cardona are all just 20 to 90 min from Queenstown. Search the Arrow River for bullion as you take a trip to Arrowtown, a small historical mine city 12 mile ( 20 km ) from Queenstown. Sometimes folks get lucky and find some luck.

The first discovery of Au was in 1861 in the Arrow River - just one year later, more than 1,500 men were stored along the shores during the peak of the Otago Golden Rush. It is one of New Zealand's most scenic villages and still has many of the old golden era houses.

This 27-hole course at Millbrook Estate near Queenstown is one of the most scenic greens in the entire globe. Australasia's award-winning Best Golf Estate is situated against the scenery of the Remarkables Mountain Range. A five-star hotel makes your stay and play here an unforgettable one. Queenstown has some excellent walks, hikes and trips.

"New Zealand Tramping" is the equivalents to a backpack. One of the best tracks are the demanding Ben Lomond Track (3 to 4 hours), the Atleys Track (5 to 6 hours) and the Invincible Gold Mine Track (3 hours). Take the skyline cable car up the side of the hill to Bob's Peak for some of the most stunning vistas of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps.

Featuring a funicular to a panorama dining area and pub, Maori shows and a dedicated race on the sled, a descent in a heavy-duty vehicle.