Adventure capital of the south, framed by alps and lakes.
Queenstown is the adventure capital of the southern hemisphere, wrapped in some of the most cinematic scenery on the planet. Lake Wakatipu mirrors the Remarkables, and the town packs a lifetime of thrills into a walkable few blocks.
Throw yourself off something in the morning, whether a bungy, a jet boat, or a paraglider, then recover with Central Otago pinot and a lakeside dinner. The new lakefront stays have raised the bar for where to land at night.
It anchors a South Island road trip perfectly, with Milford Sound and the glaciers within reach and a new run of luxury lodges along the way.
