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    Kawarau Bridge Bungee - Where Commercial Bungee Jumping Began

    The Kawarau Bridge Bungee is where commercial bungee jumping was born. On 12 November 1988, AJ Hackett and Henry van Asch opened the world's first permanent commercial bungee site on this 43-metre-high suspension bridge…

    Address
    State Highway 6, Gibbston Valley, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
    Nearest transit
    AJ Hackett free shuttle from Queenstown Station Building (The Station), 20 min
  2. 2

    Skyline Gondola and Luge - Panoramic Views from Bob's Peak

    The Skyline Gondola Queenstown carries passengers 450 metres above the town to the summit of Bob's Peak, delivering what is regularly called one of the best views in New Zealand. The gondola ride takes about 10 minutes…

    Address
    Brecon Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
    Nearest transit
    Walk from Queenstown town centre, 5 min to gondola base station
  3. 3

    Milford Sound Day Trip - Fiordland's Crown Jewel

    A Milford Sound day trip is the single most popular excursion from Queenstown and one of the top things to do in the entire South Island. The fiord - technically a sound by name but a glacially carved fiord by geology -…

    Address
    Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, Milford Sound Highway, Milford Sound 9679, New Zealand
    Nearest transit
    Tour bus from Queenstown (4-hour drive), or scenic flight (35 min)
  4. 4

    Shotover Jet - The Original Jet Boat Thrill Ride

    Shotover Jet has been sending passengers through the narrow Shotover River canyons at speeds up to 85 km/h since 1970, making it New Zealand's most famous jet boat experience. The bright red boats carry up to 14…

    Address
    Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
    Nearest transit
    Free shuttle from The Station, Queenstown, 10 min
  5. 5

    Arrowtown - Gold Rush Heritage Village

    Arrowtown is a beautifully preserved gold-mining settlement 20 minutes east of Queenstown. Founded during the 1862 Otago Gold Rush, the town retains its original main street (Buckingham Street) lined with heritage stone…

    Address
    Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302, New Zealand
    Nearest transit
    Orbus Route 2 from Queenstown, 25-min ride
  6. 6

    Lake Wakatipu TSS Earnslaw Cruise - Vintage Steamship on the Lake

    The TSS Earnslaw is a 1912 coal-fired vintage steamship - one of the oldest commercial passenger steamships still operating anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. The 90-minute cruise crosses Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak…

    Address
    Queenstown Bay, Marine Parade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
    Nearest transit
    Walk from Queenstown centre, 2 min to wharf
  7. 7

    Gibbston Valley Wine Trail - Central Otago Pinot Noir

    The Gibbston Valley is the heart of Central Otago's wine region and one of the southernmost wine-growing areas in the world. The sub-region's sheltered river gorge and schist soils produce Pinot Noir that regularly wins…

    Address
    1820 State Highway 6, Gibbston, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
    Nearest transit
    Rental car from Queenstown, 25 min; or cycle the Gibbston River Trail
  8. 8

    Ben Lomond Summit Track - Queenstown's Best Day Hike

    The Ben Lomond Summit Track is the premier day hike accessible directly from Queenstown. The 1,748-metre peak towers above the town, and the summit delivers a full 360-degree panorama across Lake Wakatipu, the…

    Address
    Ben Lomond Track, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
    Nearest transit
    Start from Skyline Gondola top station or walk from One Mile car park
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    Queenstown Gardens - Lakeside Park on the Peninsula

    Queenstown Gardens occupy a small peninsula jutting into Lake Wakatipu south of the town centre. The park dates back to 1867, making it one of the oldest public reserves in the region. Mature trees - including conifers…

    Address
    Park Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
    Nearest transit
    Walk from town centre, 5 min south along the waterfront
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    Glenorchy and Paradise Valley - Lord of the Rings Filming Country

    Glenorchy is a tiny settlement at the northern head of Lake Wakatipu, and the 45-minute drive from Queenstown along the lake's western shore is one of the most scenic road trips in New Zealand. The road hugs the…

    Address
    Mull Street, Glenorchy 9372, New Zealand
    Nearest transit
    Rental car from Queenstown, 45 min via Glenorchy-Queenstown Road

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