Viewpoint of the Pillars of the Kings / Gate of Kings / Argonath from Lord of the Rings. Roadside stop on Chard Road. A little further along is the Chard Farm winery. […]
Longitude: 168
Twelve Mile Delta / Ithilien Camp
Film location from Lord of the Rings, in the vicinity of the Twelve Mile Delta Campground. Park at the northwest end of the campground and follow a short distance on the path to Bob’s Cove. […]
Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
One golden village, two tales. The picturesque preservation of two very different goldrush communities – Chinese and European – in a town that still thrives. […]
Ben Lomond: 3~4++ Hours
The Ben Lomond Track is a demanding climb and a full day’s hike with an 1,438 m elevation gain. On clear days trampers are rewarded at the summit with spectacular panoramic views. 3-4 hr to Ben Lomond Saddle, 6-8 hr to Ben Lomond Summit […]
Kawarau Bungy
Site of the world’s first bungy jumping location. Spectators welcome. Note that advance booking is necessary if you wish to jump. […]
Glenorchy Walkway
1-2 hour loop walk; 40 mins drive from Queenstown. Drive to Glenorchy and follow this easy walkway through the wetlands, passing lakeside willows and viewing stunning mountain scenery above. […]
Mt Creighton Loop Track
2-4 hour loop walk; 13km/15min drive from Queenstown. This scenic loop track passes through mountain beech and mānuka, with red beech in the gullies. Evidence of NZ’s gold mining history. […]
Queenstown Hill Walk: 2.5km, 2 hours
2-3 hour walk, starts 900 metres (uphill) from Queenstown. Trail head and carpark on Belfast Terrace. 500-metre climb through pine forest to the summit of Te Tapu-nui (mountain of intense sacredness). […]
Queenstown Gardens
Bring a frisbee to enjoy the free frisbee golf course. […]
Routeburn Daywalk (Glenorchy end)
The Routeburn is one of New Zealand’s most stunning multiday hikes. But you can make an excellent day walk here, going to Routeburn Flats Hut and back in 4-6 hours. Trail head is about 30 mins past Glenorchy, total around 1.5 hours drive from Queenstown. […]