Queenstown & Fiordland
Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world, a stunning resort town cradled by the jagged peaks of the Remarkables on the shore of Lake Wakatipu. Tucked into the mountains of the South Island, it is a place built for the outdoors, where the lake glows a deep blue beneath snow-streaked summits and the whole town seems to lean toward the water. After the quieter corners of New Zealand, this is where the energy lifts.
It is the birthplace of commercial bungy jumping at the Kawarau Bridge, and the town has never looked back. Jet boats roar through the rocky Shotover canyons, throwing spray as they spin, while skydiving, paragliding and white-water rafting fill the days for those who want their hearts in their throats. Few places on earth pack so much adrenaline into one valley, and we know the long-established operators who run it all safely.
In winter Queenstown becomes a lively ski town, with The Remarkables and Coronet Peak rising white above the lake. Year-round there is the Skyline gondola for the view, the lakeside to wander, the pinot noir of the Gibbston wine valley and the gold-rush charm of Arrowtown just up the road. It is a rare place that offers thrills and beauty in equal measure, and we weave the two together so the trip rewards every traveler.
