Queenstown

...Arriving in the small Queenstown airport, the compact town centre can be easily reached with a shuttle bus in 20 minutes or so. As you reach the centre you are treated to the amazing sight of huge mountains in the background, and there is something a bit surreal about this improbably photogenic picture postcard view; almost worth the trip alone. We arrived on a sunny Monday in the November early springtime, and enjoyed some sunshine in a park as ...
...a lot to do in Queenstown when it's too rainy to venture out. Unfortunately my friend had neglected to tell me this in his sales pitch and thus we were left caught unawares; I hope this review helps you in this respect should you ever find yourself there. The free underwater observatory, which is quite easily missed at its on the Queenstown Bay Jetty, down some stairs, and which we visited at least 3 times, offers some respite from the rain. You ...

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...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 because of the high visitor numbers, but for honestly some of the best scenery ...
...entrepreneurs and ordinary 'kiwis' call Queenstown their home, which of course makes it a bit pricey to buy real estate and shopping prices soar seasonally. While the outdoor adventure, tours and dining may seem to some travellers a bit expensive you can do things that don't cost a penny. Like, walking in the beautiful park which takes up all the peninsula beside Lake Wakatipu, with views back to the township and out over lake and mountain range. ...

Writing321 03.02.2006 (23.02.2006) · Read full review
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Review: Parasailing in Queenstown It was the last day of our holiday in New Zealand and we were due to leave Queenstown early afternoon. Now it is important to finish a holiday in style, especially since between us we had already done whitewater rafting, jet-boating down the canyon (FANTASTIC FUN!), horse-trekking, paragliding, the Gravity Canyon Flying Fox, swing and chair, as well as the touristy things. There was nothing for it - it had to be ...
...Para-sailing and I would enjoy a leisurely cruise in the boat, admiring the view and silly people up in the air. Now the technical term for the activity is 'Paraflight', for a good reason - you fly! High! Some of you may have read my review about gliding and may already be aware of my stomach-churning fear of heights? Bear this in mind as you read the rest of this review. A short walk down to the harbour, along to the Main Pier in central Queenstown, ...

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...on New Zealand's South Island, Queenstown is a small, very popular tourist town located on the shores of a lake and surrounded by several mountains. The scenery here is stunning and there is so much going on that whatever your age, budget or time of year you visit, there is no chance of being bored! Renowned as the "adventure captial" of New Zealand, there is plenty to do here to get your adrenaline pumping. Bungy jumping, sky diving, skiing / snow ...
...Many people staying in Queenstown take a trip to the beautiful Milford Sound (a long day out) and there are plenty of tour operators offering coach / helicopter trips there. There is a wide range of accommodation options on offer from backpacker / youth hostel / camping to very upmarket hotels and self-catering apartments. Whatever your budget, accommodation is worth booking in advance. This applies all year round but is especially true in the peak ...

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...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 ...
...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 with a chest harness and jump ropes 109m above a river, you then fall 600meters at 15kph. Beauty to Behold: The setting for Queenstown is a gorgeous lake, it is a great view to sit and watch the world go by, I personally ...

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Queenstown For spectacular scenery and adventure try New Zealand's favourite resort... New Zealand may be on the other side of the world but it rewards any travellers who make the long trip with a unique kiwi experience. The country is regularly voted as a favourite holiday destination and with so much to see and do, where do you start? One of the gems found in the South Island is the lovely resort of Queenstown. Mention the name Queenstown to any ...
...world capital of adventure sports. Queenstown offers all the adventure sports you can stomach with a few new and unusual ones chucked in, whether it is high adrenalin thrill seeking jetboating or bungy jumping they have it all. Queenstown isn't just about adventure sports there are plenty of other activities on offer throughout the year including golf, walking/hiking, horse riding, kayaking, mountain biking, sight seeing or wine tasting at various ...

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...wanting to write especially about Queenstown based on the 'extreme' nature of the place! When I say extreme, I mean that in many ways. Firstly, like many places in New Zealand, Queenstown is a beautiful place. Located in Otago on the South Island, Queenstown is surrounded by mountain ranges and built around the northern shore of Lake Wakatipu, and unlike many other New Zealand towns, does not look to have been purpose built along one main street. ...
...other extreme reason I loved Queenstown - it is the adventure capital of the world! Anything you want to do, this is the place for it, never mind the hundreds of things you would never even think of doing! From jet boating to white water surfing, to parasailing to skiing to sky diving to biking and of course bungy jumping there is something for everyone. There are copious numbers of companies offering these different activities and nearly all of ...

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...boy was I wrong!! Queenstown is located in the south west of the south island of New Zealand. It has a population of 7500 people and is more like a small town or large village rather than an adventure "capital!" My first views on the place were what a beautiful place it was, it is situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu with mountains, quite suitably named The Remarkables making a breathtaking backdrop to the view. It is such a beautiful place that ...
...trip who having been in Queenstown for a couple of days, decided this is where she would stay for a few months, get a job and set up a base. On her days off she gets to go skiing and she is loving every minute! There are plenty of booking offices in the centre to book your activities so don't worry too much if you haven't anything planned before you get there, and tourist information centres to help you on your way. There are plenty of banks and ...

Allyalcock 21.07.2006 · Read full review
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...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 ...
...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 is a couple of miles away and makes Queenstown and the surrounding area a definite place to stay when you visit South Island. ...

stampcoverman 04.07.2007 (05.07.2007) · Read full review
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...powder in the winter, then Queenstown is the place for you. Hidden away in the Otago region, this town is a gem in its own right. Year-round activities and festivities. An adventure is waiting for you right outside your doorstep. Surrounded by the lake Wakatipu and looking out to the remarkables mountains, you can come down to do a bit of winter skiing or snowboarding, at either this mountain, Coronet peak or cardrona. And in the summer time, trade ...
...bike. Queenstown is home to a colourful ethinic culture. Most people carry with them the same story, 'they were in town for a weekend, and never left, that was 3 years ago'. This town has a culture of its own. Taking the motto 'live life to the full' quite literally. Why waste time going over seas when the fun and adventure is in your own backyard. Queenstown: try it!! ...

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