Queenstown

New Zealand

"The Adventure Capital of the World Beneath Snow-Capped Peaks"

Queenstown sits on the shores of the crystal-clear Lake Wakatipu, framed by the magnificent Remarkables mountain range in New Zealand's spectacular South Island. This compact lakeside town punches far above its weight as the world's premier adventure destination - offering bungee jumping at the original AJ Hackett site, jet boating through narrow Shotover River gorges, sky diving, white-water rafting, and heli-skiing. Beyond the adrenaline, Queenstown also boasts a world-class restaurant scene, exceptional Central Otago wine tasting, and the breathtaking Milford Sound just hours away by scenic drive.

Bungee Jumping (Kawarau Bridge), Shotover Jet Boat, Milford Sound Day Trip, Skyline Gondola & Luge, Skydiving, Arrowtown Historic Village, Central Otago Wine Trail, TSS Earnslaw Steamship

December-February (summer adventures) & June-August (skiing)

Book bungee and jet boat in advance; rent a car for wine trail and Milford Sound; Queenstown is pricey - book early

Top adventure bucket-list destination. Pairs perfectly with a Sydney-New Zealand cruise or as a standalone South Island road trip.