The adventure capital of the world — extraordinary Otago wine, Milford Sound, world-class skiing, bungy jumping, and some of the Southern Hemisphere's finest lodges.
Central Otago's finest winery restaurant — a stunning stone bistro in an ancient schist landscape, with extraordinary Pinot Noir and a seasonal menu using produce from the estate.
Chef Josh Emett's celebrated Queenstown restaurant — refined New Zealand cuisine in a restored heritage building. Outstanding lamb and Central Otago wine pairings.
A stunning private lodge above Lake Wakatipu — 12 suites facing the Remarkable Mountains, a sublime spa, and extraordinary cuisine. One of the great lodges of the Southern Hemisphere.
Queenstown's most historic luxury hotel on the lakefront — five private suites in a restored 1860s building, extraordinary personal service, and a legendary bar.
New Zealand's most iconic landscape — a 19km fiord of sheer 1,200m cliffs, waterfalls, and mirror-calm water. A 4.5-hour drive from Queenstown or a spectacular scenic flight.
🌟 Hodophs insider tipFly in, cruise out — the scenic flight from Queenstown over the fiords is extraordinary, and the cruise back gives you time to appreciate the scale. Milford Sound in rain is actually more dramatic — hundreds of waterfalls appear on the cliff faces.
Attraction
Bungy Jumping — AJ Hackett Kawarau
The world's original commercial bungy site (1988) — the 43m Kawarau Bridge jump above turquoise water. A New Zealand bucket-list experience that remains genuinely thrilling.
One of the Southern Hemisphere's finest ski mountains — directly above Queenstown with extraordinary lake views. Outstanding beginner to expert terrain.