Originally settled by the thousands of native New Zealanders who came in search of gold, Queenstown now attracts visitors from all over the world who are in search of the ultimate adventure holiday.
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Download Auckland Pocket Guide Download Christchurch Pocket Guide View all guides »This is a tourist town with one industry: tourism. Once you realize that fact,m then you can enjoy it for what it is. A unique outdoor-oriented party town with a plethora of activities limited only by the amount of money you can spend. The night life is excellent. Everyone is on vacation thee and is very friendly.
Insider Tip:AQ is by far the best hostel. Try the Ice Bar for a novel experience. The Canyon Swing is worth the money, but do it in the afternoon.
if you're looking for a place to spend a lot of money on doing really cool things, than this is the place. Definitely try to see some of the Fiordlands while you're here as a more wholesome and less expensive activity.
Insider Tip:Fergburger on Shotover St. Don't miss it. Bring your appetite and grab plenty of napkins for probably the biggest, juiciest burger you've every had. Also Red Rock, despite seeming like a sketchy bar, has great $10 breakfast served all day.
What else is there to say about Queenstown that people don't know? It's a town that's purely accomodating to tourist, travellers and adventure seekers, and there are no "locals". It's an interesting atmosphere, and very easy to get swept up in spending too much money. But a great fun town with lots of things to do. We stayed there for 3 days and was clearly not enough. 5 days mininum, recommend up to a week here.
Insider Tip:Fergburger is what everyone talks about. But check out the Flame Grill - bit on the pricey side, but definitely worth it. The best ribs in the world I reckon.
Amazing place! Great pubs with an awesome feel. Scenery is some of the best in the world! It's my home away from home and some day I'd love to finish up there. Experience the food and wine I can't talk this place up enough. Do a wine tour put your boots on and tramp up a hill!
Insider Tip:Monty's bar on a Thursday is great! Experience everything Queenstown has to offer. Gondala ride and dinner is well worth the money! Go for a walk up Queenstown hill and get a different perspective on the town.
Only stayed there for 3 nights so not got too much knowledge of the place. Something for everyone, definite travellers town and parties to be had every night. Beautiful locations with plenty of adventurous things to do and pleny of tours for those who aren't in it for the bungee jumping. Good character and soul to the place, it's very multinational and everyone is really friendly. Can be a bit expensive though.
Insider Tip:Stay at Nomad hostel Go to Fergburger at least once Doubtful sound tour on a nice day is defintely worth the money you pay (book it through i-site after you've asked them for the weather conditons)
New Zealand is one of the most popular countries in the world among backpackers. It is famed for its awe inspiring scenery thanks to an array of mountains, glaciers and lakes. If you like adrenaline sports this is one of the best countries in the world to do them. And as it is divided between a north and south island, not many countries in the world are as diverse as this one.
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