Arrowtown

If you feel the urge of escaping the city for a day trip, you can venture to Arrowtown, a former gold-rush town located 25 minutes from Queenstown. Nowadays, this picturesque town is home to a number of delightful heritage buildings as well as inviting cafés, restaurants, boutiques and galleries.

• Web:

  www.arrowtown.com

• Address:

  Arrowtown, New Zealand

Bungee Jumping

AJ Hackett runs three top-notch bungee jumping locations in Queenstown, which span from the historic Kawarau Bridge Bungy — the birthplace of bungee jumping standing at 43m (141ft) — to the towering Nevis Highwire Bungy. With an intimidating height of 143m (440ft), the latter ranks among the highest bungee jumps globally.

• Web:

  www.bungy.co.nz

• E-mail:

  bungycentre@bungy.co.nz

• Address:

  Shotover & Camp Street, Queenstown

• Phone:

  +64 3 450 1300

Canyon Swing

Step off the edge of a cliff 109m (360ft) above the Shotover River on the world’s highest swing: the Shotover Canyon Swing. As they developed 10 different jump styles, there’s a level of thrill to suit everyone.

• Web:

  www.canyonswing.co.nz

• Address:

  Shotover Canyon Swing, 34 Shotover Street, Cairns

• Phone:

  +64 3 442 6990

Coronet Peak

Coronet Peak is the most popular ski area in Southern New Zealand, and it is located only a 20 minutes drive away from the city. The view up the mountain makes you feel on top of the world, and the dramatic slopes are provided with tracks for snow lovers of any ability.

• Web:

  www.coronetpeak.co.nz

• E-mail:

  hello@coronetpeak.co.nz

• Address:

  Coronet Peak, Queenstown

• Phone:

  +64 800 697 547

• Opening hours:

  From early July to mid-September

Jacks Point Golf Course

You don't have to be a professional golfer to go to Jacks Point and enjoy the surroundings or the impeccable service at the clubhouse. It is an 18 holes par 72 championship course that offers its golfers both a challenge and an unforgettable experience.

• Web:

  jackspoint.com/golf

• E-mail:

  golf@jackspoint.com

• Address:

  Clubhouse Road, Queenstown

• Phone:

  +64 3 450 2050 Ext. 1

Jet Boating

Get your blood pumping with adrenaline with a high-octane Jet Boating ride as you whizz down the Shotover or Kawarau river, skimming just inches away from the rugged canyon walls. These jet boat escapades promise heart-racing speed, exhilarating thrills, and a generous helping of those signature 360-degree spins. Feel the rush of the wind against your face as you carve through the sparkling waters of Lake Wakatipu and surge down the Kawarau River, all while drinking in the spectacular surrounding scenery.

• Web:

  www.realnz.com/en/experiences/jet-boating/queenstown-jet-boat

• Address:

  RealNZ, Beach Street, Queenstown

• Phone:

  +64 800 656 501

• More info:

  Book your trip with Shotover Jet, Jet Boat by RealNZ or KJet Queenstown.