Top Reasons to Travel to Queenstown
What places should you visit in New Zealand? There are many locations you should include on your itinerary but one of the top ones is Queenstown.
Bungy Jumping
Queenstown is known as the spiritual home of bungy jumping. The first bungy jumping took place in England. However, the first commercial location for bungy jumping was founded in 1988 at the
Kawarau Bridge Bungy. It’s become one of the most famous places for bungy jumping in the world. It’s also the only location in Queenstown that provides tandem jumps.
You can also enjoy the highest bungee jump at Nevis Bungy. If you want to make your visit to Queenstown complete it’s something you should definitely add to your to-do list.
Fergburger
If you’re looking for a tasty burger then you should try the Fergburger when you’re in Queenstown. There are various burgers you can find at Ferg’s including lamb and deer meat. They also include toppings like lettuce, tomato, red onion, mint jelly, and even Thai plum chutney. The burgers have received rave reviews from locals and tourists.
The burger restaurant is known as Ferg’s. It’s so popular that people are willing to wait for an hour during peak times to get a burger from Ferg’s. The store is open for 21 hours a day so it could even be said that just about every hour the restaurant is open.
The Remarkables
This is an outdoor playground that’s located up in the mountain country. It provides excitement for visitors who want to enjoy the alpines. Some of the activities you can pick including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and others. It’s an excellent way the entire family can have tons of fun in the area.
The Remarkables includes jumps, trails, tunnels, and even a castle. It’s a great experience for kids and the young at heart. Adults who haven’t been skiing or snowboard before can enjoy the snow sports schools.
Skyline Queenstown
If you want to get a bird’s eye view of Queenstown this is the best way to do it. The gondola ride involves a 450-meter (1,475 feet) trip to the apex of Bob’s Peak. The trip is about 10 minutes and lets you ride the southern hemisphere’s steepest gondola.
During the trip, you can enjoy a 220-degree view of Queenstown and various local sites. When you get to the top you can dine at the Stratosfare Restaurant at the mountaintop. You can also enjoy a panoramic view of the skyline view. There’s also the Skyline Luge track that includes 2 steepness options. They include an easy track for kids. You can also enjoy a fun trip to the mountain base.
Lake Wakatipu
Make sure to include this lake in your itinerary. It’s surrounded by several mountains and the center of legends. The clear waters are popular with local and international visitors who want to enjoy the beauty. Lake Wakatipu is, in fact, the longest lake located on South Island. If you visit Queenstown, this can easily be one of the best activities to enjoy.