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Heaven for skiiers, adventurers and wine lovers

Nestled on the gentle shores of Lake Wakatipu, at the foot of towering mountains, Queenstown is a thrillseekers' playground. Take in the area's beauty from a bicycle, a jet boat, a paraglider or a pair of skis, or soak it all up from a winery or restaurant with a glass of local wine in hand.

Fun things to do: Queenstown

  • Get an adrenaline rush in New Zealand's adventure capital
  • Explore some of the most scenic vineyards in the Southern Hemisphere
  • Hit the slopes at New Zealand's best ski fields
  • Enjoy Otago's stunning landscapes from a bicycle on the Queenstown Trail
  • Step back in time to Queenstown's goldrush past in Arrowtown

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Go looking for thrills and adventure

The red Shotover Jet boat emerges from a canyon into some gentle rapids, Queenstown, New Zealand. Image credit: Miles Holden/Tourism NZTourism NZ/Miles Holden
The Shotover Jet boat is a Queenstown icon.

Prepare yourself for a surge of adrenaline – Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand. Hit the rapids on the Shotover Jet, bungy jump over the turquoise waters of the Kawarau River, or get a bird's-eye view of this spectacular region from a paraglider. If you're after a more sedate thrill, take in Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables from the Skyline Gondola, the Southern Hemisphere's steepest cable car lift.

Go skiing at NZ's best ski fields

Woman with snowboard stands on a ski slope looking at Lake Wakatipu and snow-covered mountains in the distance, Queenstown, New Zealand. Image credit: stock.adobe.comstock.adobe.com
Take in the views from the Remarkables ski fields.

Some of New Zealand's best ski fields are within a short drive of Queenstown, making the city a perfect base for snowheads. Grab your skis or snowboard and hit the slopes at the Remarkables, Coronet Peak, Cardrona or Treble Cone, enjoying the perfect powder and incredible views as you swish your way down the slopes.

Explore the vineyards and wineries

A small group of people in a glass conversatory on the lawn at dusk, with snow-capped mountains in the background, at Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door, Lake Hayes, Queenstown. Image credit: Tourism NZ/Miles HoldenTourism NZ/Miles Holden
Treat yourself to exquisite wine and views at Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door.

The hills and valleys that surround Queenstown are prime wine-growing country. Venture out to Gibbston, Bannockburn or Wānaka and sample some world-class Central Otago Pinot Noir against a backdrop of lakes and snow-capped mountains. Once you've found your favourite drop, grab dinner at one of the many award-winning restaurants in the area that showcase local wine and produce.

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