4 Days in Queenstown: Adventure Capital of New Zealand

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πŸ“ Queenstown, New ZealandπŸ—“ 4 daysπŸ‘₯ Adventurers and photographers

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4Days
8Stops
4Meal tips
About Β£110-190 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Four days: Milford Sound, bungee or jet-boat options, the Skyline gondola and Arrowtown. Weather affects flights and boats; keep a spare day.

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Day by day

Breathtaking aerial view of Queenstown by Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by majestic mountains under clear skies.
1

Queenstown

09:30

Skyline gondola

Views.

πŸ“ Queenstown⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~NZ$50
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13:00

Queenstown Gardens walk

Lake walk.

πŸ“ Queenstown⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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17:00

Fergburger

Famous burgers.

πŸ“ Queenstown⏱ 45 minπŸ’· ~NZ$20
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerDinnerKiwi Β· $$
Vibrant suburban street in Queenstown, New Zealand, nestled against lush mountains.
2

Milford Sound

06:30

Milford Sound day trip

Long day by coach.

πŸ“ Fiordland⏱ 12 hoursπŸ’· ~NZ$250
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πŸ’‘ Book a flight option for speed.
10:30

Cruise

Waterfalls.

πŸ“ Milford Sound⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Included
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchPacked lunchKiwi Β· $
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Milford Sound day trip
Aerial view of Queenstown, New Zealand with Lake Wakatipu, mountains, and a rainbow.
3

Adventure day

09:00

Jet boat or bungee

Choose one.

πŸ“ Queenstown⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~NZ$150
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14:00

Arrowtown

Gold rush town.

πŸ“ Arrowtown⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerDinnerKiwi Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Jet boat or bungee
Discover Queenstown's charming streets against a majestic mountain backdrop at dusk.
4

Glenorchy

09:30

Glenorchy

Scenic drive.

πŸ“ Glenorchy⏱ 6 hoursπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchCafΓ© lunchKiwi Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 4Tickets and tours: Glenorchy

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereQueenstown Airport is 10 minutes from town.
πŸš† Getting aroundWalk, bus or taxi.
πŸ’· CurrencyNew Zealand dollar (NZD).
πŸ—£ LanguageEnglish.

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