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Nestled in New Zealand's Southern Lakes region, Queenstown is a captivating resort town on the South Island. Renowned as a world-class travel destination, it offers visitors various sightseeing and daily adventures. Queenstown's climate offers hot and dry summers ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and camping. The winters bring cold temperatures and snow-covered mountains, making it a haven for skiing, snowboarding, and backcountry expeditions. The town is encircled by breathtaking mountains such as The Remarkable, Cecil Peak, Walter Peak, Ben Lomond, and Queenstown Hill. This picturesque setting has contributed to its popularity, drawing in a growing number of tourists from home and abroad over the years.
Recognizing the importance of preserving its natural beauty and ecosystem, Queenstown Lakes aims to achieve a carbon-zero visitor economy by 2030. The city's must-visit sites are Queenstown Kiwi Park, Queenstown Garden, Coronet Peak, and Nevis Valley. The town boasts many restaurants renowned for their great ambiance and exceptional food. Favorites include Fergburger's iconic burgers, Blue Kanu's delectable duck nachos, Balls and Bangles' tempting Reese Donuts, and the delightful ice cream from Patagonia Chocolates. Getting to Queenstown is nice and easy, as it is accessible from Auckland or Sydney.

Located along the Gulf Coast, west of Tampa, Dunedin is renowned for its annual Scottish festivities and charming downtown, among other attractions. As one of Florida's oldest cities on the West Coast, Dunedin offers a forested, subtropical backdrop with nearly four miles of stunning waterfront. This fosters a relaxed lifestyle and provides activities suitable for all ages.
Dunedin is recognized as a trail-designated city and features numerous bike shops, vibrant guesthouses, bustling cafes, and thriving businesses. Much of the energy in Dunedin comes from the Pinellas Trail, which follows a former CSX railroad corridor through town.
Beyond its trails, Dunedin offers a lively city center, picturesque parks, diverse recreational activities, rich history, cultural offerings, and educational opportunities. The city can be explored in two main areas: the bustling city center and the captivating Otago Peninsula.
Dunedin provides an array of attractions, including free museums, brewery and chocolate factory tours, and captivating Gothic architecture.
Venturing to the Otago Peninsula, either on a guided tour or a self-driven road trip, allows you to discover wildlife wonders such as penguins, seals, sea lions, and royal sea eagles. A visit to the University of Otago is a must. Established in 1869 as the oldest university in New Zealand, it features a renowned clock tower that serves as an iconic backdrop for tourist photos, especially during graduation ceremonies.
For those seeking beachside enjoyment, St. Patrick's Beach in St. Clair is an intriguing destination. This beach offers a heated seawater swimming pool exclusively open in the summer and is a popular surfing spot in New Zealand.
On weekends, local food trucks, including the famed Patties and Cream ice cream, add to the vibrant atmosphere, making Dunedin a multifaceted and delightful destination.

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Skyline Queenstown is an adventure for the whole family that is located only five minutes from the city centre. It is reached by Gondola cable-way that ends with a sweeping view of the city-centre and Lake Wakatipu, a restaurant, a playground for kids and the opportunity to bungee jump.

Skyline Gondola

Located in the heart of the hectic Queenstown, this wildlife sanctuary is an oasis of calm. Star attractions include the iconic kiwi bird and the tuatara, a unique 200-million-year-old reptile species which has a ‘third eye’ on the top of its head.


Kiwi and Birdlife Park

Located on a small peninsula on the shoreline of Lake Wakatipu's, Queenstown gardens is a focal point for visitors who appreciate the opportunity to relax in a well-kept garden with magnificent lake and mountain views. The garden is a perfect picnic spot and is easily to reach due to the proximity to the city centre.

Queenstown Gardens

Coronet Peak is the most popular skiing area in South New Zealand, and it is located only a 20 minutes drive away from the city. The view up the mountain makes you feel on top of the world, and the dramatic slopes are provided with tracks for snow lovers of any ability.


Coronet Peak

A paradise for lovers of sweets of all sort, The Remarkable Sweet Shop satisfies any cravings by producing original candies, mouth-watering nougat or delicious chocolate inspired by the Kiwi traditions in candy making, as well as the American, British and Australian ones.

The Remarkable Sweetshop - Queenstown

Step off the edge of a cliff 109m / 360ft above the Shotover River on the world’s highest swing: the Shotover Canyon Swing. As they developed 10 different jump styles, there’s a level of thrill to suit everyone.

Canyon Swing

Lake Wakatipu is an inland lake in the South Island of New Zealand. It is in the southwest corner of the Otago region, near its boundary with Southland. Lake Wakatipu comes from the original Māori word Whakatipu wai-māori.

Lake Wakatipu

Come and browse local crafts and gifts or have a go on the tasty selection of local produce. The mellow vibes, the outstanding mountain views and the wide range of stalls are some of the reasons why visitors, families, friends and neighbours are attracted to this small but yet so charming market.

Remarkables Market

Tucked in the back of Queenstown’s oldest house, this tiny design store with a cafe offers a unique mix of history, contemporary design and traditional New Zeland art, showcasing unique gift ideas and pieces of art, as well as serving quality coffee.

Vesta Design

BONZ (Best Of New Zealand) offers leather, hand knit clothing and accessories. Stop by and purchase cosy sweaters, warm jackets and any similar piece of clothing that you might need during your stay in town. BONZ is located at The Mall in Queenstown.

BONZ

AJ Hackett operates four bungee jumping spots in Queenstown, ranging from the world´s home-place of bungee jumping, Kawarau Bridge Bungy, 43m (141ft.) high, to the Nevis Highwire Bungy, which, at 143m (440ft.), is one of the highest in the world.


Bungee Jumping

Despite being located close to Queenstown, Moke Lake offers its visitors a respite from the city noise and endless outdoor options. You can follow the track around it, go for horseback riding, fishing, kayaking or cycling.


Moke Lake

Experience the thrills and spills of Jet Boating by speeding down the Shotover River, just a a few inches away from the rocky canyon walls. Shotover Jet has been providing adrenaline-boosting adventures since the 70’s, for more than three million brave souls.


Jet Boating

The Shotover and Kawarau rivers are top spots for white-water rafting, offering a bunch of challenging rapids and a backdrop of wild nature. Queenstown Rafting operates two daily expeditions on both rivers.


White Water Rafting

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Skydive Wanaka

Time Tripper Underwater Experience in Queenstown | New Zealand

Ziptrek Moa Tour in Queenstown | New Zealand

Thrill Seeker: Jet Sprint Boat, Ultimate Off-Roader & Clay Bird Shooting at Gibbston Valley | New Zealand

Nomad 4WD Queenstown Adventure with Shotover Jet

Kiwi Birdlife Park Tickets

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Popular Areas in Otago

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Top Sights in Otago

Skyline Gondola

Kiwi and Birdlife Park

Queenstown Gardens

Coronet Peak

The Remarkable Sweetshop - Queenstown

Canyon Swing

Lake Wakatipu

Remarkables Market

Vesta Design

BONZ

Bungee Jumping

Moke Lake

Jet Boating

White Water Rafting

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