QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND (2025) | 14 Top Things To Do In & Ar…
Queenstown is located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, on New Zealand’s South Island. This vibrant alpine town is famed for its dramatic landscapes, where crystal-clear waters meet towering mountain peaks. Queenstown is also known as the adventure capital of the world, offering a wealth of outdoor activities. But beyond the adrenaline rush, a relaxed pace of life also permeates through the town. In this video, we highlight 14 of the best things to do in and around Queenstown:
LINKS ACTIVITIES & PRICING
Fergburger Restaurant Menu: https://fergburger.com/
Moke Lake Loop trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/otago/moke-lake-loop-track
Lake Alta trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/otago/lake-alta-track
TSS Earnslaw cruise + farm tour & afternoon tea (the one we did): https://gyg.me/PCvIEkgQ
TSS Earnslaw cruise only: https://gyg.me/LP8T4jTq
Glenorchy: Routeburn Falls Hut trail overview: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/otago/routeburn-track-routeburn-shelter-to-routeburn-falls-hut
Glenorchy: dart river canoe day trip from Queenstown: https://gyg.me/ARUh1dhi
Bob’s Cove Picnic Point trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/otago/picnic-point-via-bobs-cove-track
Queenstown Hill trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/otago/queenstown-hill-walkway
KJet boat ride (the one we did): https://gyg.me/uC0RDBdE
Shotover river jet: https://gyg.me/pBJZSGfx
Skippers Canyon jet boat ride: https://gyg.me/6bMgOrQ0
Kawarau Bungy Jump: https://www.bungy.co.nz/queenstown/kawarau-bungy-centre/kawarau-bridge-bungy/
Ben Nevis Canyon Swing/Bungy Jump: https://www.bungy.co.nz/queenstown/nevis/nevis-bungy/
Arrow Bridges Trail self-guided bike ride (from Queenstown): https://gyg.me/7rl1IC6F
Arrowtown: Gold panning: https://www.arrowtown.com/see-do/gold-panning/
Skyline Gondola & Luge tickets and opening hours: https://queenstown.skyline.co.nz/
Ben Lomond via Skyline Gondola trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/otago/ben-lomond-track-via-skyline-gondola
Rent a campervan in New Zealand: https://t.cfjump.com/91399/t/71828
WHERE TO STAY IN QUEENSTOWN
– Queenstown Holiday Park Creeksyde (also for camping – $): https://www.booking.com/hotel/nz/queenstown-holiday-park-creeksyde.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– mi-pad Queenstown (center – $): https://www.booking.com/hotel/nz/mi-pad.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– Quest Queenstown Apartments Remarkables Park (Frankton – $$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/nz/quest-queenstown.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels (center – $$$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/nz/the-dairy-private-luxury.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
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MORE NEW ZEALAND VIDEOS:
– Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park: https://youtu.be/7ppI7092Wx4
– Fiordland National Park: https://youtu.be/iMFzlEw3ScQ
– Wellington: https://youtu.be/uPANrJwGJJo
– South Island Road Trip: https://youtu.be/RrSGSTWPMMw
– Rotorua: https://youtu.be/4r0UX7Xt5oI
– Auckland: https://youtu.be/sC3ZRbWvTJo
– North Island Road Trip: https://youtu.be/nWjBe3P_JiA
– New Zealand Top 15: https://youtu.be/40Vh7oYEke4
– New Zealand Top Experiences: https://youtu.be/NOZf0NyhZYU
– New Zealand Scenic Relaxation Film: https://youtu.be/RU8en3Ppwsk
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MUSIC CREDITS:
Love Unfolding by Elijah Aaron
Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective
Remains Authentic by Ziv Moran
Dancing Trees by Assaaf Ayalon
My Parents Love Song Instrumental Version by Luke Kelly
Cerulean by Vis Major
Middle by Roman P
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:20 Town Center Highlights
2:15 Queenstown Gardens
2:48 Moke Lake
3:26 The Remarkables
4:22 Queenstown Sunset Spots
5:17 Lake Wakatipu Cruise to Walter Peak Farm
6:50 Glenorchy Day Trip
8:09 Bob’s Cove
8:44 Queenstown Hill Hike
9:40 Extreme Activities
11:10 Arrowtown
11:56 Skyline Gondola
12:45 Queenstown Luge
13:43 Ben Lomond Hike
15:30 Queenstown Travel Tips
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