Hurley's of Queenstown, Queenstown

Advantages: Great for crazy activitys and night life
Disadvantages: Expensive

...Activity Central of New Zealand Queenstown is a very popular area of New Zealand well known for is extreme activities as well as its beauty. Queenstown has much to offer a variety of different people; I am going to go through the different things that it has to offer. Extreme Activities for the brave at heart: You can participate in extreme sports all over New Zealand but Queenstown is home to some of the biggest and the best! You will find that the price is higher than other parts but this is because what is on offer is bigger and better, it really depends how much of an adrenaline junkie you are. Bungee Jump: Queenstown is home of the Nevis High wire Bungee, the highest Bungee in New Zealand at 134metersabove the river, falli8ng in time is just 8.5 seconds. Canyon Swing: For the Canyon Swing you are secured into a seat... Read review

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Advantages: New Zealand scenery at its best
Disadvantages: Some say a bit pricey!!!

...A jewel shines brightly in New Zealand's South Island .... it is Queenstown. Stunning, beautiful, adventure-playground, majestic mountains and calm waters are just a few introductory adjectives - they aren't enough to describe this magnificent part of New Zealand. ``Mountain tops pierce the clear, blue sky - the sun shines on crystal, clear, azure waters''. You won't find this in any poetry book - because I made this little set of words up - it's easy to do when you are a Queenstown fan. Well, the sun doesn't shine every single day but many of the 365 sunrises over Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu are a poet's dream. A gem in New Zealand' crown, on the 45th parallel, Queenstown is a mecca for tourists who come for all-seasons activities and I don't expect there's many who leave disappointed. This is a town which exists, not only... Read review

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Advantages: Mountains, Lakes and plenty of Outdoor Activity
Disadvantages: None

...A Beautiful Part Of The World ! I visited Queenstown without even realising that it was known as one of the worlds main outdoor activity centres. Personally, I didn't go there for a 'bungy' jump or 'fly by wire' or 'skydive' or any of the other adrenalin pumping temptations. It is simply a beautiful stunning place, sitting at the end of the enormous Lake Wakitupu (takes about an hour to drive along to the other end). With 'The Remakables' spectacular mountain range sitting to one side of the lake. From the air you can see how the lake was created from the seperation of the mountain range and you fly through them when you land at the local airport !. It is a very small town with a big heart. There is so much to do if you want to. We had a fantastic meal in a local Thai Restaurant, found it to be plentiful and cheap. The airport... Read review

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