Seated at the heart of New Zealand’s southern region, Queenstown is a blissful and beautiful spot. It is the country’s major station for vacation with thousands of people backpacking New Zealand drawn to Queenstown weekly and all year round.
Catering for tourists who choose to spend their holiday vacations in Queenstown, is the main reason of the city’s existence. The city offers its visitors hundreds of adventure sports touting their thrills, such as heli-skiing and bungee jumping.
Queenstown travel is exciting at any time of the year. Summer is the best season to enjoy water-based activities. Autumn is a lovely season for hiking the trails in the Alpine region. Winter and snow season marks the country’s major festivals of skiing and snowboarding. Outdoor lovers will be delighted with what Queenstown has to offer – a long list of activities that will suit all needs and ages, from hiking to bungee jumping. It is the world’s adventure sports capital, a reputation gained from providing its visitors all the opportunities to indulge in any adrenalin activity that they could imagine.
Beyond these action packed activities, Queenstown has a lot more to offer. It is also a New Zealand’s premier tourist destination. Here is are two of the most loved tourist attractions:
- Milford Sound
With massive glacier carvings from the last ice age, Milford Sound is the Eighth Natural Wonder of the World and one of the World Heritage Fiorland National Park’s most treasured regions. It is unquestionably New Zealand’s most scenic destinations and a traveler’s must-see. The tour going to the Milford Sound will start from the south along the sides of “Remarkables”, the country’s amazing mountain ranges; and Lake Wakatipu, the country’s longest lake. Driving north through the Lake Te Anau, the South Island’s largest lake, you will get in the Fiordland National Park. This park is New Zealand’s largest national park. Traveling up through the Eglington River, you will pass by the three mountain lakes on top of the Eglington Valley. On this journey, you will have a lot of opportunities for sightseeing, picture taking, and most especially experiencing the beautiful Alpine beech forest. Moving towards the Homer Tunnel, experience the incredible mountain views and the crystal clear water of Hollyford River. Winding down the Cleddau Valley, you will arrive in a place called Fiordland which is the Milford Sound.
- Shotover River
Experience the very best of Queenstown while bracing your self for a boat ride on the world famous Shotover River. After providing the paddling techniques and safety instructions, you may now board your raft and start paddling on peaceful waters before hitting the exhilarating rapids of the lower Skippers Canyon, Sharks Fin, Rock Garden, Toilet, Pinball, Sequel, Jaws, Cascade Rapid and the 170 meter Oxenbridge Tunnel. Shotover River rafting varies according to river difficulty levels.