Oceania / New Zealand
Places to go. A little room to wander.
THE SHORTLIST
39 Camp Street
Commercial art gallery selling the very large oil paintings by local artist, Ivan Clarke. The paintings are a mixture of local landscapes and a quirky set of dogs dressed as humans (The Lonely Dog).
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
Queenstown
One of the best views is from the top of Bob's Peak reached by the Skyline Gondola. Breathtaking views of Coronet Peak, the Remarkables mountain range and across Lake Wakatipu to Cecil and Walter Peaks. It's truly magnificent and awe-inspiring! If you're fit, you can save money by hiking up the Tiki Trail, a very steep 1-2 hr hike from town.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
Queenstown
Jutting out into Lake Wakatipu, these botanical gardens contain a variety of exotic and native trees and plants as well as a large pond and a range of facilities.
Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate
Regional outing · 19 km from Queenstown (straight line)
The 43-metre (141 ft) bungy jump off the Kawarau Suspension Bridge is the world's oldest commercial bungy jump, and the only bungy jump in Queenstown offering tandem jumps.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
35 Lucas Place, Queenstown Airport
Offers a selection of daily scenic flights over the iconic landscapes of the Wakatipu and Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks. Alpine or snow landings are part of all their flights or you can discover the uniqueness of a glacier landing, included in all their Milford Sound experiences.
Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate
A note before you go. Treat Kawarau Bridge Bungy as a separate regional outing from Queenstown. Arrange the outward and return journey before adding another visit on that day. The suggested days are an editable grouping, not a timed tour. Visit allowances exclude transfers, meals and queues; confirm the exact entrance and current visiting arrangements for Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters before setting off.
Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. Suggested days and time allowances are editorial starting points. Check the linked visitor information for opening hours, access, and reservations.
BEFORE YOU SET OFF
The Queenstown town centre is small enough to walk around. Parking is at a premium and can be hard to find during the day. For further distances a bus or car is necessary. There are a number of tour operators to be found in the CBD of Queenstown. Transport from Queenstown's CBD to adventure activities is often part of the tour package. Some operators may pick up from your tourist accommodation. If you want to save money getting to or from the airport, consider taking a bus to the Remarkables Park shopping centre.
Ivan Clarke Gallery and Skyline Gondola are about 0.5 km apart in a straight line. Use the route link to compare the actual streets or transport connections before putting both in the same morning; the measurement is not a walking distance or a transfer estimate.
A LITTLE STRUCTURE. ROOM FOR DISCOVERY.
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Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. It is community-edited background, not firsthand reporting or a live opening-hours service.
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