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Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown, New Zealand is located on the South Island of New Zealand, nestled in the Alpine mountains in the Southwest. This is the place to be for outdoor adventure and adrenaline in New Zealand! It’s also home to some of the best vineyards for pinot noir, a bustling downtown shopping district, and scenic drives through the countryside.
One of our favorite activities for folks here is to go on a guided full-day or half-day hike. Sure, Milford Track is the most famous hike in New Zealand and it’s nearby, but there are so many other hikes that are just as beautiful, less crowded, and often better suited to your interests! One that we love is the Routeburn Track, with all the alpine scenery and none of the crowds that you find at Milford. Let a guide take you on a day trip into the wilderness where — they’ll craft the hike around your fitness level and preferences.
Another great activity around Queenstown is mountain biking. Just like hiking, there are plenty of trails to suit all levels. One includes a ride on a historic steamship across Lake Wakatipu and travels through remote rainforest and valley scenery. Don’t worry, there will be a support vehicle following along… so you can stop whenever you want.
If being active outdoors isn’t your cup of tea, then try a four-wheel-drive tour into historic gold mining or Lord of the Rings country, or take a cozy small group tour of the wineries in Central Otago.
If you’re an adrenaline junkie, then Queenstown is the place to enjoy the first commercial bungee jump in the world, skydive over the mountains, go whitewater rafting… or even river surfing, if you dare!
Pair your stay in Queenstown with a trip into Fiordland National Park, where you can visit Milford Sound or our favorite Doubtful Sound(opens in a new tab), on an overnight cruise with just 10 people on board.
More to See and Do in Queenstown, New Zealand
Ride a horse in remote valleys
Spin around on a jet boat in thrilling glacial rivers
Enjoy some of New Zealand’s best fine dining, complete with local wines
Soak in a hot pool reserved just for you and your sweetie
Ride the gondola to a scenic mountaintop, then luge back down to the bottom
Visit famous filming sites from Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
Ski and snowboard in winter in Cardrona, Coronet Peak, or Treble Cone
Flyfish for trout with an expert fisherman guide
Ride a helicopter to the top of a mountain and enjoy a private picnic
Play a round of golf at famous Millbrook or the local favourite, Jack’s Point
Float down a river in a safe and stable kayak
Spot endangered, unusual kiwi birds in Birdlife Park
Board a small aircraft for sightseeing (or flightseeing!) over the mountains
Enjoy a guided hike with an expert who can explain local flora, fauna, and history
Ride a mountain bike around lakes, rainforests, and mountain valleys
Ride a 4WD vehicle into the wilderness and do some exhilarating off-roading
What Our Past Travelers Have to Say
G’day Dianne. Thank you! You listened well and organized our trip extremely well. Pick up and delivery times were spot on. The hotels were all good to great. (…) I just wanted to let you know that we appreciated everything you did to arrange a wonderful trip.
42 Days, 2 Countries, 6 States, 1 Territory, 15 Cities/Locations, 14 Flights and not a single mishap. On top of that, we had a GREAT TIME! A TRIP OF A LIFE-TIME! Our six week adventure to Australia and Singapore was our most memorable vacation to date. (…) Dianne is a wonderful find and without hesitation we recommend her to family and friends. Dianne will certainly be organizing our next adventure.
(…) Dianne put together an incredible New Zealand trip for us – we travelled from one tip to the other, East and West included. I would have thought Dianne knew me from childhood as every spot we visited or stayed at – was exactly what I would have chosen myself (had I known the country). (…)
Dianne planned a fantastic honeymoon for us. (…) We gave her an idea of the things and activities that we like to do and she just rolled with it! We didn’t really know much about either place, so didn’t have too much of a preference of where we wanted to go, but with her knowledge she was able to send us to some amazing places. (…) Thanks for planning us a wonderful honeymoon!
(…) Everything went very smoothly, thanks to you and your organizational skills! We really appreciate everything you did for us! (…) I want to thank you (Dianne) for all the work you & your colleagues did to ensure that we had an enjoyable holiday.
(…) Dianne, there are so many things you did for us that I cannot list them all in a letter. However, I can say that I have never worked with a travel agent before who took as much time to deal with all the details – big and small. It was like we were part of your extended family and you took full responsibility for our wellbeing. I would recommend you to anyone looking for a great travel agent, and I wish you the best of success in the future.
(…) From the beginning, Dianne really stood out. She spent a significant amount of time on the front end learning what we were interested in and what we did not like about previous tours. (…) I would definitely recommend GoWalkabout Travel to any of my friends and family. Thanks again for our trip! We had a fantastic time!
It was a trip of a lifetime!! (…) Every thing was working like clockwork. (…) Thanks Dianne and it was a pleasure meeting you and you taking the time to meet us in Sydney.
We really enjoyed working with Dianne in planning our trip to Australia. She was very efficient and gave us great recommendations. Prior to our departure, she ensured we had everything we needed including packing tips, in order to have a great trip. We would highly recommend using her services.
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