Shotover Jet-Boat Thrills & middle-earth: Lord of the Rings
“6 nights in Queenstown, New Zealand — Land, settle in, and kick things off at the birthplace of bungy jumping.”
6 nights in Queenstown, New Zealand, mapped out day by day through Queenstown — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 6 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 6-day trip
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Machiya townhouse, Old Town
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 6 days
- Budget
- €1,157
Loved on Google
- AJ Hackett Bungy - Queenstown Bungy Centre4.8(982)
- Skyline Viewing Gallery4.7(195)
- Lake Wakatipu Viewpoint4.8(543)
- Steamer Wharf4.6(216)
- Shotover Jet Queenstown4.8(7.6K)
- Shotover Jet Queenstown4.8(7.6K)
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The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Kawarau Bungy
Check in at the Machiya townhouse in Old TownHead to the historic Kawarau Bridge Bungy (43m) — the world's first commercial bungyWatch the plunge from the viewing platform if easing inSunset stroll along Lake Wakatipu waterfrontCasual dinner on the Queenstown lakefront - 2
Shotover Jet-Boat Thrills
Morning Shotover Jet ride through Shotover CanyonExperience full 360-degree spins at speedExplore Arrowtown's historic gold-mining village nearbyLunch in ArrowtownEvening drinks in central Queenstown - 3
Middle-earth: Lord of the Rings Tour
Guided Lord of the Rings filming-location tourVisit Glenorchy and the Dart River valley (Isengard, Lothlorien)4WD access to remote sceneryPhoto stops at iconic backdropsReturn to Queenstown for a relaxed dinner - 4
Milford Sound Cruise Day Trip
Early coach departure through the Eglinton ValleyScenic stops: Mirror Lakes and the Homer TunnelNature cruise on Milford Sound past Mitre Peak and waterfallsSpot seals, dolphins and possibly penguinsEvening return to Queenstown - 5
Nevis or Ledge Bungy & Canyon Swing
Take on the Ledge Bungy or Nevis Swing for a step up in intensityOptional Shotover Canyon Swing add-onRefuel with lunch in townRelax at a lakeside spot in the afternoonCraft-beer tasting in the evening - 6
Skyline Gondola & Luge Finale
Skyline Gondola up Bob's PeakMultiple runs on the Skyline Luge tracksPanoramic photos over Lake Wakatipu and The RemarkablesLast souvenir shopping in Old TownFarewell dinner before departure
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Arrival & Kawarau Bungy
Land, settle in, and kick things off at the birthplace of bungy jumping. Check in at the Machiya townhouse in Old Town and Head to the historic Kawarau Bridge Bungy (43m) — the world's first commercial bungy.
- Flights
- €311
- Stay
- €846
- Per night
- €193
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Shotover Jet-Boat Thrills
High-speed 360-degree spins through the narrow Shotover River canyons. Morning Shotover Jet ride through Shotover Canyon and Experience full 360-degree spins at speed.
Middle-earth: Lord of the Rings Tour
A full day touring the cinematic landscapes that became Middle-earth. Guided Lord of the Rings filming-location tour and Visit Glenorchy and the Dart River valley (Isengard, Lothlorien).
Milford Sound Cruise Day Trip
An epic full-day journey to Fiordland's crown jewel with a scenic cruise. Early coach departure through the Eglinton Valley and Scenic stops: Mirror Lakes and the Homer Tunnel.
Nevis or Ledge Bungy & Canyon Swing
A bigger adrenaline hit with a higher jump and a swing chaser. Take on the Ledge Bungy or Nevis Swing for a step up in intensity and Optional Shotover Canyon Swing add-on.
Skyline Gondola & Luge Finale
Ride the steep gondola for panoramic views then race the luge tracks. Skyline Gondola up Bob's Peak and Multiple runs on the Skyline Luge tracks.
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