adventure capital of the world (Queenstown)

Member Name: samm65

Product:	Queenstown
Date:	09/12/08 (2 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: great for adventure sports, nightlife, shopping and sightseeing

Disadvantages: none

Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand.

If youre looking for watersports, thrills, beautiful scenery, friendly locals, great nightlife and wonderful food then Queenstown has it all.

Queenstown was a goldmining town that has developed into a beautiful resort with a downtown area that hugs that lakeshore. Its setting is gorgeous.

In the Queenstown area you can do white water rafting on the shotover river, jetboating, heli rafting , heli skiing, skydiving, canyon swinging, parapenting and of course bungey jumping if youre brave enough!

If you prefer more leisurely passtimes then you can go sailing, hiking, climbing, walking fishing, cycling, golfing or mountain biking

Further afield you can go hiking or skiing on snow or on glaciers, sail through fjords and fly over majestic peaks.

If its nightlife you would like then Queenstown is just for you, there is a great mix of clubs, wine bars, restaurants offering all types of cuisine, it has live jazz and top dj's. You can have as much nightlife as you want or a cosy evening if you'd prefer, there is something for everyone.

There are cruises on the lake on the TSS Earnslaw and you can dine at the Homestead at Walter Peak. You can go on the Skyline Gondola and have views across the whole area and even do a spot of lugeing!

Shopping is also great here even boasting duty free shopping stores which have some fabulous bargains. Sporting goods can be bought and the choice and quality is of course excellent.

Queenstown has a massive selection of places to stay from simple hostels through to luxurious 5 star hotels. There are even places to stay with local residents, you will easily find something to your taste and budget in Queenstown.

Queenstown is easily accesible by road or the international airport is served by major airlines offering a multitude of flight options. The town is approxiamately 10 kilometres from the airport and taxis are reasonable.

This is a great place to visit as it caters for everyone from those who like scenic coach tours to the person who wants a thrill at every turn.

THIS REVIEW HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY POSTED ON QYPE BY MYSELF UNDER THE NAME SUNLINESAM

Summary: fantastic place