QUEENSTOWN TOURISM AND TRAVEL OVERVIEW:
It is
known as the Adventure Capital of the World, Queenstown, New Zealand is located
at the foot of the remarkable Mountain Range and on the shore of lake Wakatipu.
Queenstown tourism is hugely scenic. This year round resort is a base for winter skiing
and other adventures like bungee jumping, river rafting and skydiving.
Queenstown is a cosmopolitan heaven, offering a wide variety of adventure,
southern wine and cuisine, and breathtaking alpine scenery.
LOCATION:
Queenstown is located near the bottom of the South Island.
POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS, QUEENSTOWN TOURISM AND ACTIVITIES:
- Fiordland National Park:
Fiordland National Park is New Zealand's largest national park, covering much of
the southern part of the South Island's West Coast.
The Sounds in Fiordland are the most beautiful places in Queenstown
tourism. Wildlife,
waterfalls, un-forested valleys, crystal clear lakes, and elegant mountains are
what make up the views, and the only signs of human inhabitance are the tracks
running deep into the bush, and the cruises down the sounds.
- Milford Sound:
Milford Sound is breathtaking to the extent that it often attracts the title
of "The Eighth Natural Wonder of the World" and is among the
most popular tourist attractions of the country. Cruise ships going into Milford
Sound can take you right underneath massive waterfalls.
- Doubtful Sound:
Doubtful Sound is the second longest in Fiordland at 40km long. On a cruise down
Doubtful Sound you will experience more shades of lush green than you knew
existed, while you drift over 420 meter deep water.
In both Milford and Doubtful Sounds, you will experience a host of wildlife;
seals and crested penguins gathering on the shores, and sometimes bottlenose
dolphins can be sighted swimming along side the boat. Do take a cruise to both
these sounds and Te Anau to explore the beautiful sounds and the unique glow
worm caves, the only changing ones in the world. Queenstown tourism offers
variety of activities for tourists.
Scenic Wildlife Adventure and Lord of the Rings Safari:
This is a excellent scenic adventure into a land of breathtaking alpine scenery.
Visit the magnificent lake and mountain locations used in the Lord of the Rings
and stop to hand-feed and photograph the Red Deer, Bison, Llama and other exotic
animal species.
Walter Peak Sheep Station:
Queenstown tourism is incomplete without a visit to Walter Peak High
Country Farm. After cruising across Lake Wakatipu, you will get a chance to feed
the sheep and get close to the Scottish Highland cattle and admire the
surrounding lake and mountains.
Other Activities:
Queenstown is known for its wide variety of activities, you can bungee jump,
ski or snowboard, paraglide, jet boat, white water raft, skydive, hang glide,
jet ski, ballooning and drive quad bikes as much as you like. Queenstown is
remarkable travel and tourism destination
DINING:
Some of the good restaurants in Queenstown are - Roaring Megs Restaurant,
Boardwalk Seafood Restaurant.
HOTELS:
Some of the good hotels in Queenstown are - Azur, Browns Boutique Hotel, The
Dairy Private Luxury Hotel, Oaks Shores, Peppers Beacon, The Spire Queenstown.
SHOPPING:
In Queenstown the stores are open all day and much of the evening, 365 days of
the year. Look for designer clothing, contemporary arts, jewellery or homeware,
you will get it all here.
Touch Yarns is a good place for Arts & Crafts. Quest Store, Queenstown
SportsWorld are other good places to shop.
