Rugged mountains, majestic lakes, crystal clear air and so much to do; Queenstown has been described as the adventure capital of the world. Resting on the shores of the beautiful Lake Wakatipu, the small town draws visitors year round. If you are looking for an adventure combined with amazing sights, Queenstown and the surrounding area is the place to go, and it isn’t hard to understand why Queenstown is considered to be the Southern Hemisphere’s premiere four seasons alpine and lake resort.
The adrenalin junkie will find plenty of thrills here – bungy jumping, canyon swing, white water rafting, jet boating, skiing and snowboarding, skydiving, mountain climbing and much more. If adventure is not on your favourite list, you can take a walk along the shores of the crystal clear Lake Wakatipu or tour the local wineries.
Here is a short list of some of the “Must do” in Queenstown:
- Take a scenic cruise around Lake Wakatipu on the restored TSS Earnslaw steamer – you also get 10% off when you use your voucher that you got through AllWays when you collected your rental car
- Take a ride in the Queenstown Gondola & Luge; the views from the top are magnificent and the Luge ride is great fun!
- Feel the adrenalin pumping at AJ Hacket Bungy Jump
- Take the Shotover Jet Boat ride on the Shotover River canyons
- Go to the Doubtful Sound
- Enjoy a night out at one of the many bars and clubs
Lake Wanaka is New Zealand’s fourth largest lake. Wanaka changes dramatically through the seasons; its eclectic village culture combined with magnificent mountains, lakes and wide open spaces bring a perfect balance of luxury retreat and outdoor adventure.
Things to do in Wanaka:
- Take a break from the wheel, give your legs a stretch, and give your brain a workout at Stuart Landsborough’s Puzzling World
- Explore the mountain world of Mount Aspiring National Park
- Challenge your ski skills at on of the four international ski areas
- Skydive. Imagine free falling from 15,000 feet above the most extreme scenery in the world. The team at Skydive Lake Wanaka is fantastic and you also get $30 off your skydive when you use your voucher that you got through AllWays when you picked up your rental car or campervan hire. You have to experience skydiving to understand just how powerful and intense the experience is
This area of New Zealand will not disappoint you. The hard thing will be to decide what to miss out on!
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