Queenstown Insider: Tom Walter

Queenstown Insider: Tom Walter

It only took one trip, back in 2002, for South Island New Zealand to steal my heart.

WHERE NOT TO GO

Where NOT to go

Where NOT to go

Places that don't provide high-quality products or services don't last very long in this town, but here's a few to avoid.

NEAR THE BEATEN TRACK

Near the beaten track

Near the beaten track

Jet boating, skiing and Lord of the Rings tours are all very well, but give these slightly more obscure experiences a try while you're in town.

ITINERARIES

24-hour itinerary

24-hour itinerary

Either head west for the northern arm of Lake Wakatipu or check out Central Otago before coming back to Queenstown in time for dinner.
48-hour itinerary

48-hour itinerary

Get the most out of a weekend in Queenstown, one of the most beautiful destinations in New Zealand.

LISTS

Adventurous types

Adventurous types

If "adventure" is your second name, Queenstown is the place to be.
Where the locals dine

Where the locals dine

A bang-up list of where the locals wine and dine in this very touristy (and exy) destination.

Hotel reviews

Whether you're looking to splash out or keep to a budget, TripAdvisor has the best unbiased Queenstown hotel info out there.

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