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Milford Sound
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Experience New Zealand's untouched wilderness by cruising Milford Sound, a fjord located within a World Heritage Site encompassing four natio

Skyline Queenstown
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Situated an easy five minute walk from central Queenstown, Skyline Queenstown carries visitors high above the city to the Skyline complex. Th
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Make your visit to New Zealand's outdoor adventure capital as exciting as possible by joining one of its adrenaline extreme tours. Not for th
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When you visit the region between the giant Southern Alps and New Zealand's longest lake, you'll find a plethora of things to do in Queenstown. Popular with adventure tourists, the city is a hub for those looking for base-jumping, rock climbing, safaris, ziplining, and speedboat tours. If you prefer to relax while sightseeing, hop on a tour bus and check out the rising mountains that stand above the waters of Milford Sound, including Mitre Peak, one of the world's most photographed mountains. While in the city, you'll also find plenty of operators offering popular horseback riding tours up to the nearby heights.
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Te Anau
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BEST FOR: World heritage site, Water Body, Cave
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
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BEST FOR: World heritage site, Hiking Trail, Observatory
Fox Glacier
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BEST FOR: World heritage site, Hiking Trail, Scenic Walking Area
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BEST FOR: Garden, Specialty Museum, Church
Franz Josef
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BEST FOR: World heritage site, Geologic Formation, Spa
Where to stay in Queenstown

To enjoy views of Lake Wakatipu in a luxury setting, try one of the many boutique and long-established hotels of the downtown area. As a resort town, Queenstown also offers a range of more modest accommodations, ideal for adventurers, backpackers, and those eager to spend more time outside than in. These come in the form of hostels, rental apartments, campsites, and suburban motels. A good local bus service provides connections between the downtown and suburban areas, and out to the surrounding attractions, and many accommodations offer package tours.
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