Bungee, skiing and Lord of the Rings scenery
Queenstown
Queenstown · Adventure capital by an alpine lake
Cradled by the jagged Remarkables and the deep blue of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is the self-styled adventure capital of the world. Bungee jumping was born here, and the surrounding Southern Alps deliver skiing, hiking and film-set scenery.
Top sightsSights
Lake Wakatipu
A Z-shaped alpine lake cruised by the TSS Earnslaw.
Skyline Gondola
A cable car to luge tracks and lake views.
Kawarau Bungy
The world’s first commercial bungee jump.
Milford Sound
A stunning fiord reached on a long day trip.
Arrowtown
A gold-rush village of stone cottages.
What to eatFood
Fergburger
A legendary burger joint with famous queues.
Central Otago Pinot
World-class Pinot Noir from nearby vineyards.
Lamb
Tender New Zealand lamb, a national staple.
Good to know
- Book Milford Sound as a full-day trip or scenic flight.
- Winter (Jun-Aug) is ski season; summer is for hiking.
- Prices are high — book activities and beds ahead.
Getting there
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) has scenic approaches and links to the town in 15 minutes.
Next city
Wellington