Queenstown is one of the most popular destinations in New Zealand. Those who visit the region will immediately understand why.

Queenstown is one of the most popular destinations in New Zealand. Those who visit the region will immediately understand why.

Queenstown lies on the shores of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by dramatic Alpine scenery. Rumour has it that gold diggers, impressed by the majestic beauty of the mountains and rivers in the area, have given the cosmopolitan city its name.

Thanks to its endless variety of outdoor activities, Queenstown is the best destination to check off the ultimate adventure ToDo list. In winter, the ski and snowboard season attracts and adventure sports such as bungee jumping, skydiving, canyonswings, jet boating and rafting are offered all year round.

In addition, the Queenstown region has become a popular area for cycling. The selection ranges from simple, picturesque cycle routes to wild off-road rides, from road routes to helibiking. Queenstown also offers the only gondola-supported mountain bike descent in the southern hemisphere.

In this video we have summarised some of Queenstown's best activities.
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