QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND (2025) | 14 Top Things To Do In & Around Queenstown (+ Travel Tips)

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

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😴 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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- 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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