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Aboard the TSS Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Soft adventure in Queenstown: Tiki Trail, Skyline Luge & Lake Wakatipu cruises and ticket prices

Soft adventure in Queenstown: hike the Tiki Trail, race the Skyline Luge (NZD $89 for three rides), or cruise Lake Wakatipu on the historic TSS Earnslaw (NZD $115). Given that the plan was to enjoy Queenstown without indulging in extreme sports, the Tiki Trail isn’t…

adrenalin, cruises, New Zealand, Queenstown, South Island, walks

Queenstown Wine Trail tour: ticket prices, booking & practical travel guide

Set out from Queenstown for a full-day exploration of the vineyards in the Central Otago wine region with the Queenstown Wine Trail tour. This guide gives you everything you need to know for a relaxed yet wine-rich experience — including how to book, what’s included, and…

New Zealand, Otago, Queenstown, South Island, tours, wine

Six reasons to include Queenstown on your New Zealand travel itinerary

Queenstown on New Zealand’s South Island may be small, but it packs an oversized punch. Here are six reasons why it should be on your New Zealand travel itinerary It’s stunning In terms of good looks, there are few more impressive towns on the planet.…

New Zealand, Queenstown, South Island

The Shotover Jet on the Shotover River, Queenstown, New Zealand.

The best places to go jetboating in New Zealand

When choosing a destination for jetboating in New Zealand, look for river trips. Here’s why. New Zealand is not exactly short of things to do. One day you might kayak to the Maori rock carvings on Lake Taupo, the next seeing the albatross colony near…

adrenalin, cruises, New Zealand, North Island, Queenstown, South Island, Taupo