Asia / Southeast Asia
Bali
Indonesia
"Island of the Gods & Endless Adventure"
Lush rice terraces, sacred temples, and surf-perfect beaches make Bali a paradise for every traveler.
AdventureNatureSkiingFood & Wine
Queenstown
New Zealand
"The Adventure Capital of the World Beneath Snow-Capped Peaks"
ABOUT
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.
MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS
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
BEST TIME TO VISIT
December-February (summer adventures) & June-August (skiing)
LOCAL TIPS
Book bungee and jet boat in advance; rent a car for wine trail and Milford Sound; Queenstown is pricey - book early
GO AEDVENTURE'S ADVICE
Top adventure bucket-list destination. Pairs perfectly with a Sydney-New Zealand cruise or as a standalone South Island road trip.
IDEAL DAYS TO SPEND
5-7 days
AVERAGE COST PER DAY
$120-$300
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