New Zealand · Oceania
Queenstown
Alps, fjords, and a taste for adrenaline
New Zealand's adventure capital, used properly — the Southern Alps on foot, Milford Sound by boat at dawn before the day-trip crowds arrive, and a Central Otago vineyard to slow back down.
Best Time
December–February (summer) or June–August (ski season)
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
Language
English
Getting There
~13hr from the US West Coast, plus a domestic connection
Top Experiences
- ✦Milford Sound by boat at first light
- ✦A guided hike in the Remarkables
- ✦Central Otago vineyard tastings
- ✦Jet-boating the Shotover River
