SOUTH ISLAND ADVENTURE ( QUEENSTOWN FOCUS ) 5N 6D ITINERARY

Afternoon: Arrive at Queenstown Airport (ZQN). After checking in, head straight to the Skyline Gondola. Ride to the top of Bob’s Peak for a $220$° panorama of Lake Wakatipu.Activity: Take a few laps on the Luge (gravity-fueled carts).Evening: Walk the Queenstown Gardens peninsula at sunset. Grab a casual dinner along the lakefront.

Themes : Adventure, Entertaining Live Shows, Sightseeing

Morning: Experience the Shotover Jet, a high-speed boat ride through narrow canyon walls.

Afternoon: For the brave, visit the Kawarau Bridge Bungy—the birthplace of commercial bungy jumping. If you prefer to stay grounded, watch the jumpers from the viewing deck.

Evening: Join the legendary queue at Fergburger (pro tip: phone in your order to skip the wait) and enjoy it by the water.

Themes : Adventure Sports, Sightseeing

Full Day: This is a long day ($12$–$13$ hours return). I highly recommend booking a Coach-Cruise-Fly package.Highlight: You will drive through the Homer Tunnel and cruise past Mitre Peak and massive waterfalls. If the budget allows, taking a helicopter or fixed-wing flight back to Queenstown saves 4 hours of driving and offers incredible views of the Southern Alps.

Themes : Food and Drink, Forts and Palaces, Entertaining Live Shows

Morning: Drive $20$ minutes to Arrowtown, a historic gold-mining village. Walk through the Chinese Settlement and browse the boutique shops.Afternoon: Head to the Gibbston Valley for a wine tasting. This region is world-famous for its Pinot Noir.Evening: Relax at the Onsen Hot Pools. These private cedar-lined tubs overlook the Shotover River. (Note: These book out months in advance!)

Themes : Light & Sound Shows, Monuments & Historical Places, Museums, Sightseeing

Morning: Take the $45$-minute drive to Glenorchy. This is one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world.Activity: Explore the "Paradise" region. You can do a Dart River Wilderness Jet or a horse trek through landscapes used in The Lord of the Rings.Evening: Return to Queenstown for a "Fine Dining" experience at The Bunker or Rata.

Themes : Light & Sound Shows, Monuments & Historical Places, Sightseeing

Morning: Visit Deer Park Heights. It’s a self-drive safari park where you can feed animals and see filming locations from Lord of the Rings and Wolverine.

Afternoon: Do some last-minute souvenir shopping (look for Merino wool or Greenstone/Pounamu) before heading to the airport.

Themes : Entertaining Live Shows, Light & Sound Shows, Monuments & Historical Places, Sightseeing