New Zealand
Queenstown
The adventure capital of the world — on a lake that looks computer-generated
About Queenstown
Why travelers love it here
Queenstown sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu with the Remarkables mountain range as a backdrop so dramatic it looks fabricated. It invented commercial bungee jumping, runs the world's most spectacular ski fields, and offers white-water rafting, skydiving, and jet boating within minutes of the town center. But it also has a surprisingly excellent food and wine scene — Central Otago pinot noir is world-class.
Best timeJune–August (skiing) or December–February (summer adventures)
CurrencyNZD ($)
LanguageEnglish, Maori
TimezonePacific/Auckland (UTC+12/+13)
Bungee jumping at Kawarau Bridge
Shotover Jet boat ride
Milford Sound day trip by coach or small plane
Central Otago wine tasting
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