Bungee jumping was invented here — the world's adventure capital on the shores of a glacier lake.
Queenstown is the world's adventure capital — bungee jumping was invented here, skydiving is an everyday activity, and the Remarkables mountains are mirrored in Lake Wakatipu. In winter it's New Zealand's finest ski resort, in summer a hiking, cycling, and jet-boating paradise. The breathtaking Milford Sound fjord is a day trip away.
2M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
December–February (summer, adventure) or June–August (winter, skiing)
Top sights & experiences
- 🪂 Bungee jumping
- ⛵ Shotover Jet
- 🏔️ The Remarkables ski field
- 🌊 Milford Sound day trip
- 🎿 Coronet Peak
- 🍔 Fergburger
- 🌄 Wanaka day trip
Perfect for
AdventureSkiingNatureActive holiday
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