Adventure in Queenstown, New Zealand: 5-Day Itinerary
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Caitlyn Johnston
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New Zealand
South Island
Active Travel
Adventure Travel
International Travel
Nature Escapes
Hiking
Scenic
Vineyards
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My husband and I traveled the world for a year and Queenstown, New Zealand was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Queenstown provided all types of adventure with stunning scenery everywhere you looked.
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Day 1: Arrive to Queenstown
Relax at the spa and explore downtown Queenstown. You will most likely be exhausted from travel so today is a day of recuperation. Have a burger at Fergburger and call it a night early.
Day 2: Wine Tour in Gibbston Valley
Go on a wine tour through Gibbston Valley and relax in some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.
Day 3: Milford Sound
Take a day trip to Milford Sound. Experience the beauty of a natural fjord!
Day 4: Boat Tour and Helicopter Ride
Stay in Queenstown for a jet boat tour on the lake and take a helicopter ride around the town. Take the gondola up to the skyline where you can bungee jump and luge over Queenstown. Grab a pre-dinner cocktail at the restaurant overlooking beautiful Queenstown.
Day 5: Mount Cook Heli Hike
Drive to Mount Cook to stay at the Hermitage Hotel for one night and do a heli hike the next morning before driving back to Queenstown.
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