12 Top Things To Do In QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand

If you’ve been following for a while now you know how much we love Queenstown. Like we said at the start of the vlog, even as a couple of Kiwis it’s impressive that every time we visit there’s new things to do and must do spots to visit. That’s kind of the reason we’ve waited so long to make this video, despite it being one of our most requested after all these years on YouTube!

Got an opinion on the list of best things to do we’ve picked? We’d love to hear your thoughts, just leave a comment below and we’ll be sure to get back to ya!

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:53 Skyline
01:34 Ice Bar
02:23 The Lake
03:15 Jet Boating
03:50 Iconic Burger
04:56 Walks and Hikes
05:52 Hit The Slopes
06:22 Get Steamy
06:55 Vineyards
07:41 From Above
08:29 Get Extreme
09:23 Day Trips
11:13 Want More?
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[stephaniegruenberg]

Okay, so one of the reasons I love you guys is summer up in your statement "we're only semi-active". So many blogs/vlogs for travel are either 1. All sitting on a beach or checking out museums or 2. Multi-day hikes. My husband and I are active, but we are more your style, a reasonably short hike or paddle boarding/kayaking, etc. You guys always seem to have a nice balance of relaxing with food and being active (also with food. Another plus)

[PaddyDoyle.]

I so wanna travel to New Zealand 🇳🇿 ❤ Thanks for the awesome guide guys

[simonlevy]

Have you guys ever been to Pedro's House of Lamb? we ate there the last time we were in Queenstown, it was incredible and has changed forever the cut and how I cook lamb. Highly highly highly reccomend it.

[timlukas]

Queenstown local here 😇 I‘d highly recommend Skippers Canyon and Macetown. Two former gold mining settlements surrounded by stunning landscapes. You can’t drive there on your own with a rental but Nomad Safaris offers 4x4 tours to get you there and show you how to find gold on the way.

[carolinelane]

Thanks guys. NZ is one of my favourite countries I have ever visited. The scenery is just amazing. Want to come again and bring hubby as he has never been. Glad Arrowtown made the list. So adorable.

[anaheraascendedhealing]

I spent NYE 1991 on the TSS Earnslaw, it was freaking EPIC! QT you are always in my♥

[grapesodatravels]

Can't wait to visit NZ this year! Arrowtown is firmly on the list 😊

[hilarywallace]

❤Queenstown ! The luge is brilliant, the view is spectacular from up there ! I adore Arrowtown, and Glenorchy and along the road to Paradise, til you eventually come to the end of the road is an amazing drive in both directions . The Shotover Jet we couldn't do on the river because of ice, but did it on the Lake instead - definitely take a sea sick tablet !😂 Milford Sound is incredible, stays with you forever- we went 20 years ago, still fantastic memories . The hot tub is fun, we did it at night to look at the stars in winter ❤ The whole area is such a special place ....hope I get back, even just once more ( I'm in Scorland)

[vickimcmillan]

That was epic guys .. Queenstown has been added to the list 🙏 thanks for sharing, always nice to see your smiling faces 😁❤️

[RhettandClaire]

Loved this video, heaps of info! Well done guys😊

[gwynethglas-brown]

You both be great Ambassador’s for New Zealand tourist board. This is very very good 😜
Those hikes looked just amazing. Thank you for sharing 🥰
Have a Good week 🥰

[olivianewall]

I’m going to Queenstown in a couple of weeks, I hadn’t heard of the Bobs Cove I think it was… definitely need to check that out. Thankyou 🎉

[Kiwi-Macca]

Great to see some fellow kiwis giving my hometown some positive vibes. Too often it’s the opposite.

[MrMaddog]

skyline? I've lived in queenstown my whole life. never heard of it. where is it located? incredible find! looks amazing.

[pleblanc]

Beech Tree in Queenstown is the best place for craft beers and wings! Cute pub with fireplace, cozy atmosphere and boardgames if you want

[ChantalTV]

We’re moving soon to NZ 🇳🇿, my husband went on an overseas experience 30 years ago and time to return after 27 years Paris ❤

[donovankelly]

Damn, just got back from Queenstown yesterday haha wish I saw this before. Great job you guys! Always enjoy your videos, cheers🍻🍻

[RebeccaSefesi]

Thank you so much! I was planning to go Queenstown when I cancelled & looked your channel up, now will rebook with my two daughters! ❤

-Wellington, New Zealand fan (Just subscribed)

[costasworldofmusicmemories]

Harriet and I hope to make it to Queenstown one day. Always, good stuff guys. Harriet, Jim and Yuki

[leannekelly]

Pretty impressed with ourselves to say we’ve been to Queenstown twice (from Sydney) and we score 7/12…….however that does mean we’ll have to get ourselves back to achieve top marks. 🙂