Queenstown

Queenstown is a beautiful town enclosed by Southern Alps as well as a gorgeous city wedged between hills and waters. Everywhere in Queenstown can be regarded as a perfect tourist destinations. In summer, the sky is blue and the sun shines; in autumn, the red and yellow leaves create a colorful look; in winter, it is fresh and shiny while the mountains are covered with snow; in spring, all flowers blossom. Queenstown in four distinct seasons demonstrates different appearances. Lake Wakatipu near the downtown is a deep and blue alpine lake. On the magnificent mountain chain stand several green-brown hills covered with snow. The way from Queenstown to the mountain top is colored by bright green.

Unique attractions:

Bungee jumping

We can say Queenstown is the founder of bungee jumping. Travelers can choose bungee jumping in different forms and with different heights, including 35, 72 and 105 meters. The moment you jump off, you will immediately feel the impact of gravitational acceleration, which is definitely an unforgettable experience in your life. When the night comes, night jumping is also an option. It should be more exciting when you jump off the dark valley.

Rafting

Rafting in the rushing and clear water is one of the most popular activities in Queenstown. There are many glaciers with rapid current in Queenstown, so you can take a boat and let the boat travel with the water flow. Though the views of unique canyons and dense jungles are provided on the way, with the changeable flows, including torrent, turbulence and sharp turns, you may feel too busy to enjoy the view because you have to concentrate on the novel activity that is enabled by pulses of the nature.

Jet Boating

New Zealand is the origin of jet boating and Queenstown makes the activity prosper. You can take a jet boat which can swiftly carry you through mountains and valleys in rapid currents. Jet boating, which can give a hair-raising feeling, have existed in Queenstown for over 20 years. Only after you take a jet boat and experience the speeding pleasure, can you truly enjoy the fun of adventuring activities in Queenstown.
Jet boats can reach a speed of 80 kilometers an hour, but to be on the safe side, the speed is controlled under 72.5 kilometers an hour, so that jet boats can flexibly run in corners, narrow fjords and shallow waters. Over 75,000 travelers come to Queenstown for excitements and thrills.

Ballooning

With the exciting firing sound, the fire balloon leaves the ground but the next second it has risen up to as high as 40 meters. Then you can overlook beautiful lakes and magnificent snow mountains in Queenstown. Ballooning is quite safe, so even travelers who have fear of heights can rest assured. Besides, with experiences staff provide assistance beside travelers in the whole course, the rescue system is complete.

Snowmobiling

As long a you ever drive a car or ride a motorcar, you can ride a showy snow motor to run in forests. No equipment or tools are needed and you can enjoy the fun of snowmobiling.

Outdoor adventure

It is fun to buy tools of skiing, snowboarding, canoeing and mountain climbing in Queenstown. For Queenstown is famous for mountain climbing and water sports, many sporting goods can be bought in local stores. Besides, these stores are not only suitable for the natural environment but also unique, which means that the clothes sold in the stores are both functional and fashionable.

Natural Products

Some people may believe that products are priced high in areas with many travelers. However, the belief is not applicable to Queenstown, a town that is appealing to many travelers. To gain traveler’s preference, most stores will sell souvenirs in reasonable prices. Scenic spots in Queenstown are where travelers can have a happy time shopping. Souvenir shops in Beach Street, Leith Street, Camp Street and Shotover Street offer healthy food for sales, including woolen clothes, queen bee capsule and pollen; and you can also go to multiple stores to find the best prices. If you have time, you can go to the supermarket in Shotover Street where you can also find queen bee capsule and pollen, some of which have lower prices than those in souvenir shops.

Winter Festival

Some crazy celebrations will be conducted in Queenstown in every winter. During the festival, some natural, rare or strange items will be displayed. At that night skiing activity and firework display will be provided, which makes the festival more exciting. Besides, "birdman dancing competition” will be held. The competition requires competitors to dance in a as hilarious and strange way as possible, so the competition is very interesting and eye-catching.