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May 01, 2025

one week in new zealand

Skyline Queenstown Stratosfare Restaurant Sunset With Paragliders

If your time is limited to one week in New Zealand, here's some great ideas to help you make the most of your time here.

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Apr 26, 2025

Queenstown New Zealand vacations

Jetboating Glenorchy Queenstown TNZ Miles Holden No Expiry

Kia Ora. Welcome to Queenstown Vacations, your source of everything that you will need to plan your perfect Queenstown New Zealand escape..

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Apr 24, 2025

highest peak in new zealand

Mt Cook Lake Pukaki Image Courtesy Will Patino

Aoraki Mt Cook is the highest peak in New Zealand at around 3,724 metres (around 12, 218 feet).

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Apr 17, 2025

day trip to cromwell

The Kawarau Bridge Bungy image courtesy AJ Hackett Bungy

Join us on an exciting day trip to Cromwell, experiencing some of the region's stunning landscapes and attractions.

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Apr 16, 2025

queenstown day trips

Glenorchy Road Image Courtesy Destination Queenstown

Here's a selection of our favourite Queenstown day trips. Visit amazing places like Fiordland, Wanaka, Mt Cook, Arrowtown and Glenorchy, and be back in time for dinner.

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Apr 12, 2025

day trip to Glenorchy

Wilson Bay image courtesy DOC

A day trip to glenorchy is a must do if you are visiting Queenstown. Here's our suggestions on the highlights along the way

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Apr 08, 2025

queenstowns best free things to do

Kawarau Gibbston Dark Sky Park The Church Cellar Door Image Courtesy Brian Boyle

Here are our choices for Queenstowns best free things to do.

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Apr 08, 2025

queenstowns best family activities

The Skyline Gondola image courtesy Skyline Queenstown

Queenstown is the perfect destination for your dream family adventure. But not sure what to do here? Here are our picks for Queenstowns best family activities.

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Apr 08, 2025

Things to do in Queenstown. Here's everything you need to know.

Life under Lake Wakatipu at the Queenstown Underwater Observatory and Time Tripper

Looking for things to do in Queenstown on New Zealand's South Island? We can help with lots of information on the best activities for visitors of all ages.

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Apr 08, 2025

Read about our most relaxing things to do in queenstown

The historic steamer TSS Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu with the Remarkables in the background - image Courtesy Kirsten Frosh And Unsplash

Queenstown is the perfect place to just chill. Here are our tips for the most relaxing things to do in Queenstown

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Apr 08, 2025

best hotels in queenstown

Queenstown Accommodation Zones Google Maps

Coming to Queenstown but not sure where to stay? Here are our recommendations for the best hotels in Queenstown.

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Apr 07, 2025

Queenstown Weather

Queenstown Hill Basket Of Dreams Courtesy TNZ

If you are interested in Queenstown weather, you can find all details here.

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Apr 07, 2025

Milford Sound tours

Milford Sound Tour Boat Tourism Holdings

Milford Sound was described by Rudyard Kipling as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Find out about Milford Sound tours right here.

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Apr 04, 2025

Queenstown Airport

Location of Queenstown Airport

The flight into Queenstown Airport must surely be one of the most stunning in the World. Welcome to Queenstown Airport, the gateway to paradise.

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Apr 01, 2025

7 Days in Queenstown

Queenstown from Bob's Peak. Image courtesy Peter Luo and unsplash

Looking for ideas for things to do for 7 days in Queenstown? Here's our top tips.

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Mar 29, 2025

New Zealand Dark Sky

Tekapo Observatory Miles Holden TNZ No Expiry

New Zealand dark sky reserves offer some of the best viewing conditions on Earth.

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Mar 27, 2025

Queenstown hotels

The historic steamer TSS Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu with the Remarkables in the background - image Courtesy Kirsten Frosh And Unsplash

Queenstown hotels? Where to stay, where not to stay, our favourites and lots more.

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Mar 26, 2025

Queenstown Golf Courses

Millbrook Course

Welcome to our Queenstown golf courses page. Come and join us for a round of golf in paradise.

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Mar 24, 2025

Glenorchy is a beautiful lakeside village, near Queenstown.

Jetboating Glenorchy Queenstown TNZ Miles Holden No Expiry

Glenorchy is a beautiful lakeside village a little under one hours drive from Queenstown. If you are in the Southern Lakes region, a trip to Glenorchy is a must

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Mar 24, 2025

Historic Arrowtown should be a must see if you are in the region.

Arrowtown in Autumn From Tobins Track courtesy Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association

Historic Arrowtown is a beautiful village near Queenstown on New Zealand's South Island. It's filled with historical buildings, restaurants and amazing scenery.

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Mar 24, 2025

Where is Queenstown

Map Queenstown

Queenstown New Zealand is located in the Southern Lakes region on New Zealand's South Island.

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Mar 22, 2025

How big is New Zealand

Map New Zealand Major Towns 360 x 400

How big is New Zealand? We may be small, but boy do we pack a lot in to our shores.

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Mar 22, 2025

New Zealand Travel eBooks

EBook Cover Our 40 Year Holiday

Looking for some informative New Zealand travel eBooks to help you plan your dream holiday? We have a great selection covering a wide range of topics, and all available at great prices. Check them out here.

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Mar 22, 2025

Queenstown Gondola

Queenstown Hero Shot Bobs Peak High Quality 500px Wide

Experience some of the best views available with a trip to Bob's Peak on the amazing Queenstown gondola

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Mar 22, 2025

Doubtful Sound New Zealand

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise From Te Anau Viator

Doubtful Sound New Zealand is a stunning waterway located in the amazing Fiordland National Park New Zealand.

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Mar 22, 2025

The Queenstown Underwater Observatory takes you beneath Lake Wakatipu.

Queenstown Underwater Observatory Courtesy Underwater Observatory 500px Wide

The Queenstown Underwater Observatory takes you below the surface of Lake Wakatipu, where huge trout, eels, and diving ducks compete for food.

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Mar 22, 2025

The Queenstown markets offer a wide range of local produce and crafts

Queenstown Creative Arts And Crafts Market Image Courtesy Of Them

The awesome Queenstown markets offer a wide range of local produce, arts and crafts, and run regularly from two separate venues.

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Mar 22, 2025

Queenstown Activities

Viator Shotover Jet Queenstown

There seems to be an almost endless supply of Queenstown activities and Queenstown attractions. Find out about them here.

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Mar 22, 2025

New Zealand National Anthem

Find out everything you need to know about the New Zealand National Anthem

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Mar 22, 2025

About Us New Zealand Travel Showcase

Queenstown 2024 Kim and Tim on Perkys

New Zealand Travel Showcase About Us.

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