{"id":119,"date":"2019-03-21T04:45:54","date_gmt":"2019-03-21T04:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/?p=119"},"modified":"2023-10-02T07:30:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T07:30:03","slug":"things-to-do-queenstown-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/things-to-do-queenstown-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Queenstown: 10 activities you should not miss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queenstown, wild at heart but oh so beautiful! Whether you came for the<strong> breathtaking views of snowy mountains, lakes, valleys and snowfields<\/strong> or you came to get the adventurer out with <strong>adrenaline outdoor sports <\/strong>and thrilling experiences, Queenstown has got it! Also known as the Adventure Capital of the World and a longtime backpackers paradise, Queenstown attracts all kinds of travellers with her stunning natural beauty and the wide range of amazing activities. Let\u2019s take a closer look at this adventure paradise in the southwest of New Zealand\u2019s southern island; <strong>10 things to do in Queenstown<\/strong> you should not miss:<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/things-to-do-queenstown-new-zealand\/#1_Go_Bungee_Jumping_in_nature\" >1. Go Bungee Jumping in nature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/things-to-do-queenstown-new-zealand\/#2_Explore_the_stunning_ski_fields_around_Queenstown\" >2. Explore the stunning ski fields around Queenstown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/things-to-do-queenstown-new-zealand\/#3_Hike_up_to_Bobs_Peak\" >3. Hike up to Bob\u2019s Peak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/things-to-do-queenstown-new-zealand\/#4_Skyline_views_from_Queenstowns_Gondola\" >4. Skyline views from Queenstown\u2019s Gondola<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/things-to-do-queenstown-new-zealand\/#5_Queenstown_Gardens_18-hole_Frisbee_Golf\" >5. Queenstown Gardens &amp; 18-hole Frisbee Golf<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/things-to-do-queenstown-new-zealand\/#6_Downhill_Mountain_Biking\" >6. Downhill Mountain Biking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/things-to-do-queenstown-new-zealand\/#7_Horse_riding_with_Darts_Stables\" >7. Horse riding with Darts Stables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/things-to-do-queenstown-new-zealand\/#8_Relax_at_Onsen_Hot_Pools\" >8. Relax at Onsen Hot Pools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/things-to-do-queenstown-new-zealand\/#9_Shotover_Jet\" >9. Shotover Jet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/things-to-do-queenstown-new-zealand\/#10_Spend_time_around_Wakatipu_Lake\" >10. Spend time around Wakatipu Lake<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Go_Bungee_Jumping_in_nature\"><\/span>1. Go Bungee Jumping in nature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_120\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/44447332920_9ef843b922_z-e1553078881260.jpg\" alt=\"Bungee Jumping Queenstown - what to do in Queenstown\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-120\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Larry Koester on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bungee jumping may not be for everyone but if you dare to make the jump, there is no place on planet earth more incredible than right here in Queenstown, New Zealand. In fact, the first human being that ever made a bungee jump and commercialised it is New Zealander, AJ Hackett (the guy who made a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Mm7duAeI5CE\">bungee jump from the Eiffel Tower in 1987<\/a>).\u00a0 There are numerous amazing bungee jumping spots, less scary and super scary ones. How about a <strong>47-meter high jump from The Ledge Bungy<\/strong>? This is the <strong>tallest one<\/strong> around and definitely the craziest, too! <strong>Karawau Bridge<\/strong> and <strong>The Nevis<\/strong> jump are awesome, too! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bungy.co.nz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AJ Hackett Bungy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has got professionals to help you overcome your fears and make the jump &#8211; an experience of a lifetime! One tip: do not look down! Just jump and enjoy the free fall!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Explore_the_stunning_ski_fields_around_Queenstown\"><\/span>2. Explore the stunning ski fields around Queenstown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/freerider-498473_640-e1553079636695.jpg\" alt=\"Skiing - What to do in Queenstown New Zealand\" width=\"600\" height=\"388\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the winter, Queenstown is a snowy wonderland with <strong>stunning ski fields<\/strong> such as<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theremarkables.co.nz\/weather-report\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Remarkables<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coronetpeak.co.nz\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronet Peak<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Winter Sports are one of the main attraction points of Queenstown and nearby Wanaka and it is definitely an amazing place to go skiing or snowboarding. Beginners, intermediate and advanced, nobody gets left out! Enjoy the snow the breathtaking sceneries!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hike_up_to_Bobs_Peak\"><\/span>3. Hike up to Bob\u2019s Peak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4067504213_31d03bed39_z-e1553079883718.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in queenstown new zealand - Bob's Peak\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The view from Bob\u2019s Peak. Credit: Chris Moss on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g255122-d11927685-Reviews-Tiki_Trail-Queenstown_Otago_Region_South_Island.html\">The Tiki Trail<\/a> to get up to Bob\u2019s Peak is quite a steep climb through absolutely stunning nature. Not an easy hike but the <strong>awe-inspiring natural surroundings<\/strong> will constantly reward you for your efforts and the view from the top is mesmerizing, literally causing your jaw to drop in that second of amazement. You can also hop in the Gondola to get up there the easy way but if you want to be proud of yourself &#8211; take the hike (you can do the Gondola later when you are longing to go back again). Bob\u2019s Peak is a destination of its own with an <strong>endless range of activities<\/strong> to do so going up there twice is not something unusual at all. The Tiki Trail starts at the base of the Gondola and if you are fit, you can get this hike done in approximately 1 hour. From Bob\u2019s Peak, you can see <strong>The Remarkables Mountain Range, Coronet Peak, Lake Wakatipu and Cecil and Walter Peak<\/strong> all at the same time. Let the power of nature strike upon you! Could do with a longer, more adventurous and challenging trek? You will love the Ben Lomond Hike, taking approximately 6-8 hours to hike up there and back down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Skyline_views_from_Queenstowns_Gondola\"><\/span>4. Skyline views from Queenstown\u2019s Gondola<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_123\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5451699843_55fe9480e4_z-e1553080136430.jpg\" alt=\"Skyline view from Queenstown Gondola - must-do in Queenstown New Zealand\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-123\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Jason Pratt on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want the views but not the hike or, do you want to get back up there once again after completing the Tiki Trail? Hop in the Gondola! The <strong>Gondola in Queenstown<\/strong> is the steepest one in the Southern Hemisphere and it\u2019ll get your ass up those mountain peaks in no time. Not cheap but truly an amazing experience! From up there, you get to gaze at the most spectacular panorama and you can opt to zip back down with the luge. Great fun for adults and kids alike!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Queenstown_Gardens_18-hole_Frisbee_Golf\"><\/span>5. Queenstown Gardens &amp; 18-hole Frisbee Golf<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_125\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-125\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-125\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/30479895070_c0c03c4b7a_z-e1553080405947.jpg\" alt=\"Must-do activities in Queenstown, New Zealand - Queenstown gardens\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: denisbin on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soak up the peaceful ambience and have a <strong>fun time with friends and family<\/strong> inside the peaceful Queenstown Gardens. Featuring<strong> beautifully landscaped gardens<\/strong> with tranquil lakes and bridges over water, trees, flowers and grassy lawns, come here when the sun is out and bring yourselves a blanket, picnic basket and a bottle of wine. This stunning botanical garden in Queenstown makes a great hideaway from the buzzing city centre. At the same time, you can play badminton or frisbee &#8211; this beautiful park features an <strong>\u201818-hole frisbee golf course\u2019<\/strong>. How cool is that? Spending the day at Queenstown Gardens is a wonderful activity that is completely free of charge. Who was it that said \u2018the best things in life come free\u2019? Well, here\u2019s proof!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/best-kids-activities-queenstown-new-zealand\/\">10 Best family activities in Queenstown: Explore New Zealand with kids<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Downhill_Mountain_Biking\"><\/span>6. Downhill Mountain Biking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_126\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-126\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4176230516_4fac937dae_z-e1553080820360.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain biking Queenstown New Zealand\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-126\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: TRAILSOURCE.COM on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>picture-perfect postcard sceneries<\/strong> make Queenstown an amazing place to go mountain biking, especially in the summer months. You can take it nice and easy, starting with the <strong>Queenstown Trail<\/strong>, an off-road cycling route for beginners and families. Are you an experienced mountain biker? Queenstown is a paradise! Go for the <strong>Queenstown Bike Park<\/strong>, offering a thrilling selection of down-hill rides to sweeping vistas. More of this? Another hardcore mountain bike trail is the exhilarating Rude Rock Track (7km) and there are many more. Just head over the Queenstown and you might find yourself meant to be a mountain biker in heart and soul. It is very addictive! The mountain bike season in Queenstown runs from September to May.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Horse_riding_with_Darts_Stables\"><\/span>7. Horse riding with Darts Stables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_128\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-128\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-128 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/45027824_1945418938827792_3408135727098101760_n-e1553142470737.jpg\" alt=\"what to do in queenstown new zealand - horse riding amidst nature\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Dart River Adventures Facebook page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More of a <strong>horse-riding<\/strong> type of person? We don\u2019t blame you! Horse riding in places like New Zealand is every cowboys dream! Darts Stables is a great place to get up on that horse and go ride. Beginners and experienced riders, everyone will find what they need, paired up with the perfect horse (they\u2019ve got <strong>60 horses<\/strong> at Darts Stables so you can be sure to find your perfect match!). You will <strong>cross rivers, ride through valleys and forests<\/strong> and it will be an unforgettable journey!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartriver.co.nz\/horse-riding\/\"><b>Dart River Adventures<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><b>Address: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45 Mull St, Glenorchy 9372, New Zealand<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Contact: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+64 3-442 5688<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Opening hours:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every day from 7 am &#8211; 7 pm<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Prices:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from NZD$147 \/ person (half-day trip).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Relax_at_Onsen_Hot_Pools\"><\/span>8. Relax at Onsen Hot Pools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_129\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-129\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-129 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/28379618_10155855818565622_8273566428348087562_n-e1553142769310.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in queenstown new zealand - this is a view to die for. no joke.\" width=\"600\" height=\"477\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: @juliebelbel on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just a couple of kilometres out of town (<strong>free shuttle services<\/strong> are offered from your accommodation in Queenstown centre), you can soak in a<strong> springwater-fed hot pool<\/strong> to the views of <strong>mountain vistas<\/strong> and all the other natural beauty that Queenstown, New Zealand has to offer. The Onsen Hot Pools give you a unique experience to relax your body and pamper your soul. You can top the experience off with a massage at the on-site spa. The gorgeous spa rooms feature round tubs to fit up to 4 people. Each bathing room (indoors and outdoors) boasts breathtaking views and the hot pools are great to visit all year round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onsen.co.nz\/\"><b>Onsen Hot Pool Queenstown<\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<b>Address: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">160 Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point, Queenstown, New Zealand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Contact: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+64 3 442 5707<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Opening hours:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every day from 9 am &#8211; 11 pm<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Fees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starts from NZ$60 \/person\/hour<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Shotover_Jet\"><\/span>9. Shotover Jet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_130\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-130\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/49132480_2213630352014722_5683820103024508928_n-e1553143023133.jpg\" alt=\"Shotover Jet - things to do in queenstown\" width=\"600\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/49132480_2213630352014722_5683820103024508928_n-e1553143023133.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/49132480_2213630352014722_5683820103024508928_n-e1553143023133-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: @remarkablequeenstown on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When travelling through New Zealand, you will probably hear about the Shotover Jet Rides even before you have arrived in Queenstown. On this jet boat, you will be speeding through narrow canyons of Shotover River, having the adventure of a lifetime. The ride takes 25 minutes and it includes 360-degrees spins. Get this off your bucket list!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shotoverjet.com\"><b>Shotover Jet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><b>Address:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Arthurs Point Rd, Arthurs Point 9371, New Zealand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Contact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> +64 3-442 8570<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Opening hours:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every day from 8 am &#8211; 6 pm<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NZ$ 155\/adult &amp; NZ$89\/child<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Spend_time_around_Wakatipu_Lake\"><\/span>10. Spend time around Wakatipu Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_131\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-131\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.villa-finder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/8630243557_4498bf04c5_z-e1553143299548.jpg\" alt=\"I save the best for last - best things to do in Queenstown New Zealand\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Andrea Schaffer on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing more peaceful and inspiring than spending time around a beautiful lake. <strong>Wakatipu Lake<\/strong> is stunning, captured in between snow-capped mountains and the centre of Queenstown. You can go<strong> stand up paddle boarding, picnicking<\/strong> with a bottle of wine and waiting for the magical sunset to strike. If you are not the type to relax and enjoy the simple things in life, at Wakatipu Lake, you can also go on a <strong>lake cruise<\/strong> or hop on a Kjet, you can go <strong>parasailing<\/strong> or experience <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroattack.co.nz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydro Attack<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sitting in a shark-inspired jet machine that shoots you off into the air, underwater and across the lake. A unique lake experience in Queenstown, it is!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Queenstown, wild at heart but oh so beautiful! Whether you came for the breathtaking views of snowy mountains, lakes, valleys and snowfields or you came to get the adventurer out with adrenaline outdoor sports and thrilling experiences, Queenstown has got it! 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