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Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
|Adrenaline-pumping white-water rafting for scaredy cats and daredevils, with guaranteed thrills and spills aplenty. Choose either the grade 2-3 rapids of the Kawarau River, or the grade 3-5 rapids of the Shotover River.
Best for ages: 13+ | £105 | 4-5 hours
Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
|The original bunjy jump, from a 43m-high bridge over the Kawarau River, plus valley swings and human catapult experiences alongside. Adrenaline rush guaranteed and spectacular scenery to boot.
Best for ages: 13+ | £100 | 4-5 hours
Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
|Exhilarating 85km/h jetboat ride (with 360-degree spins) through the striking canyons of the Shotover River.
Best for ages: 8+ | £60 | 4-5 hours
Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
This 1912 Edwardian twin screw steamer – the only remaining commercial passenger-carrying coal-fired steamship in the southern hemisphere – offers 1.5-hour scenic cruises on Lake Wakatipu. Passengers can view the engine room, and read onboard displays about the boat’s history, as well as soaking up the jaw-dropping scenery.
Best for ages: 4+ | £40 | 1.5 hours
Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
Inspired by the Japanese tradition of onsen, these cedar-lined hot tubs are filled with local mountain water heated to 38.5°C. Both indoor and outdoor tubs are available for up to 4 people per tub (they have special couples ones too), and all come with views of the Shotover River. Perfect for post-adrenaline-activity recovery.
Best for ages: 8+ | £40
Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
Intimate, 10-room boutique hotel offering an oasis of indulgence in the heart of Queenstown. Just 10 guest rooms – each with its own gas fireplace
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Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
Big, fun-loving, no-nonsense property that’s the ideal base for exploring everything Queenstown has to offer.
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