Day Trips From Queenstown

With so many things to discover, stay longer so you can take your time experiencing all the riches the Queenstown region has to offer. Plan your week in Queenstown with this guide to local treasures to be found in the surrounding regions. A Day trip Exploring the Outskirts of Queenstown Location:…

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Reasons to Explore Queenstown on a Local Guided Tour

Guided tours are one of the best ways to go beneath the surface of a destination and discover new things. You’ll experience hidden gems only locals know, meet people you’d never meet otherwise, and leave with a wealth of suggestions for what to do after your tour. If you’re keen to discover…

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Best Stargazing Experiences In Queenstown This Winter

Winter in Queenstown is a magical time for stargazing enthusiasts. As the temperature drops and the skies clear, low light pollution means the stunning celestial display above Queenstown is incredibly vibrant. Queenstown's Gibbston has claimed the title of "5-billion star accommodation," being…

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Top Ten Most Photogenic Spots in Queenstown

That said, we’ve rounded up some of the top spots to really get that Queenstown feel in all of your shots. These locations capture all angles of Queenstown, from above, below, on the water and in nature. The TSS Earnslaw The Lady of the Lake has been gracing the shores of Lake Whakatipu for over…

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Queenstown's Most Instagrammable Locations

While you're exploring and discovering all that Queenstown has to offer, make sure to visit these iconic spots for the chance to capture that perfect shot! Anywhere from the air Capture Queenstown's stunning alpine and lake scenery from the air with a scenic helicopter, fixed-wing flight, hot air…

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Road Tripping

Queenstown to Glenorchy Driving distance: 45km Travel time: 45minutes Renowned as one of the top eight scenic drives in the world, the spectacular lakeside scenic drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy takes you into Lord of the Rings country. Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu, snowcapped…

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Queenstown by Horseback

With a backdrop of dramatic, jagged mountains and pristine rivers and lakes, the countryside, farms and stations in the region provide the perfect setting for a journey of exploration, adventure or personal challenge on horseback. Horse riding is the ideal way to venture into rural Queenstown and…

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Find Yourself in a Filmset

Bollywood super-hit: I Hate Luv Storys Feature films shot here include The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Vertical Limit, 10,000 BC, The Water Horse, 30 Days of Night, Wolverine, Prince Caspian, Any Questions for Ben?, and the Bollywood super-hit I…

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