12 Top Things To Do In QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand

The only video you'll need for the best things to do in Queenstown! This isn’t just a couple of recommendations, this is years of local knowledge and days of editing to share the 12 best things to do in Queenstown after more trips than we can count! Want more? Unlock our full guide for over 50 more recommendations and a map view to take on the go: geni.us/queenstownguide ⬇ See below for more links⬇
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 KZbin!
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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Things we mentioned:
Skyline Gondola & Luge - www.skyline.co.nz/en/queenstown/
Queenstown Ice Bar - geni.us/E2MDu1
Lake Wakatipu Tours - geni.us/hJAE6
Jet Boating - geni.us/hVAd0y
Iconic Burger - fergburger.com/
Queenstown Hill Hike: www.newzealand.com/int/featur...
Bobs Cove: goo.gl/maps/4ap9C3pCtzAhqFof8
Onsen hot pools: www.onsen.co.nz/
Around The Basin bike tour: www.aroundthebasin.co.nz/prod...
Vineyard tours: geni.us/TMrlWSI
Helicopter tour: geni.us/iu17k3
Get Extreme: geni.us/nFp2
Glenorchy trips: geni.us/BZrln9D
Milford Sound tours: geni.us/3PZhW
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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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[@DanegerAndStacey]

Don't forget you can unlock our full Queenstown guide for over 50 more recommendations (with restaurants, vineyards, accommodation, more activities) and a map view to take on the go: geni.us/queenstownguide

[@yvette1379]

Anyone who takes issue with another expressing their honest thoughts, opinions, feelings owns that problem ….in MY opinion 🤣. We had relatives living in Wanaka who loved living there for all the reasons you said so it’s a fair representation.👍 Oops this was in comment to your reply to me, posted in wrong place! 🤭

[@DanegerAndStacey]

@@yvette1379 Haha no worries- we found it anyway!

[@naidoo307]

Mad about Q

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

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)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's awesome to hear! As you would know we do tackle the odd big hike (just did a crazy one in Tasmania!) but for the most part we're all about that chill balance and finding those good meals too.

[@anaheraascendedhealing1111]

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

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Amazing! We need to go back and film the TSS Earnslaw

[@PaddyDoyle.]

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

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Well if it isn't Mr Paddy himself! What's up dude, good to hear from you... damn, just out here building a new channel from scratch and destroying everyone else in months aye 😍

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Haha two years in the making not a few months 😎 waiting for kiwi summer to roll around and I’ll be there fingers crossed

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Do it!! The South Island really is best in winter but still a banger year round

[@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 ❤

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's so exciting! Youre going to love it

[@RhettandClaire]

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

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Cheers team! Hope you're well

[@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.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Awesome suggestions! We've looked at Nomad Safaris a few times and been meaning to jump on one of their tours

[@leannekelly2566]

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. 🙂

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Ahh you've left at least 5 things on the table, yup, gotta come back

[@vickimcmillan3705]

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

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It's an absolute MUST!

[@Amida06280]

Thank you for your video, it’s amazing, love it❤❤❤

[@DanegerAndStacey]

You're welcome!

[@naidoo307]

Amazing place full of energy 😮

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Yup 100%!

[@grapesodatravels]

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

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It's such a charmer, you will love it!

[@cleeme8109]

Great video! We’re going to Queenstown next month and this is sooo helpful 🙌

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Amazing - have an epic time!

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

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

[@DanegerAndStacey]

One of the few places we share that you haven't been maybe?!

[@carolinelane9599]

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.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It is adorable huh! You definitely gotta bring hubbby back

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

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 🥰

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Awww too kind! We think so too haha, yet to work with them though sadly - hopefully one day x

[@donovankelly12]

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

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Gutted, I bet you had an awesome time either way though. Did you tick off many of these?

[@donovankelly12]

@@DanegerAndStacey yeah! The Gondola, Queenstown Walking Track, Fergburger, Arrowtown (For Matariki, it was so lovely), and all of the breweries!

[@simonlevy8969]

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.

[@kcsnew]

Some great useful information for the first timers. Wondering what and where to start in New Zealand and what are the top 10 recommended places to visit in NZ and when is the best time of the year to cover different places in NZ ? Glad to see you folks being the native local Kiwis covering NZ series, who else could better insights of NZ. Of course liked and subscribed already. Cheers 👍

[@hilarywallace9927]

❤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)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haste ye back! Sounds like you've ticked off about 80% of our list - that's impressive!

[@hilarywallace9927]

@@DanegerAndStacey we've been over to NZ 4 times and a fair bit of exploring! We were hoping to come back soon to see family and friends again , but the flight prices have doubled...so it might be a while longer yet !

[@exploreearth6275]

Awesome Queenstown Really wonderful place

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It really is!

[@olivianewall403]

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 🎉

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Yeah Bobs Cove is a stunner! You can make it quite a big walk if you like, but to get to the lake part it's really short. Little effort for max reward = winning!

[@Kiwi-Macca]

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

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Yay! You live in a stunning place

[@AlbertoGarcia-qr7qg]

Thisssss issssss Amaziiiiiiiing!!!!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Ahhhhhmmmmaaaaziiing

[@jenniferblakeney1581]

Excited to check out your guide, as we'll be in Qtown in a few months! Is the price in NZD or USD?

[@0002pA]

Interesting list, I'm doing a NZ roadtrip next April and I'm definitely making a lunch stop in Arrowtown, since I'll be coming from Fox Glacier.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Sounds like an epic trip, deffo check out Arrowtown!

[@0002pA]

@@DanegerAndStacey Ye, it seems to give off some Twin Peaks feelings and I'm always up for that. :)

[@pleblanc7]

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

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks for the tip! We've not actually been, but we'll add it to the list for next time

[@ufoundjc]

Awesome video

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you!

[@louisaklimentos7583]

Hopefully, I will be going next year to NZ . It is such a beautiful country !

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Hope so - it's so special!

[@yvette1379]

I hear you about Wanaka, we found it was a perfectly timed recharge-our-batteries kinda place surrounded by many days of travel/sightseeing. A good chill vibe!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Glad you agree - we were a bit unsure how people would take our commentary! Locals seem to like it that way though, they don't want all the Queenstown crowd and busy streets we dont think

[@nralbers]

​@@DanegerAndStacey the thing about Wanaka is that it isn't Queenstown and isn't trying to be. It's more laid back, and it's aiming at people who just want to have a chill holiday. We used to spend holidays there or in the nearby mountain valleys, because it wasn't as busy or expensive as Queenstown

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Yup we totally agree@@nralbers

[@vickie3272]

Love love

[@intensivecareband5202]

You guys should try the Zip Line in Glenorchy - best we've ever done. Nice video though - well done.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks for the tip! Will do next time

[@urgirlrae]

Hi guys! Amazing and informative video, just curious which month did you travel in? And what are the best months to go to Queenstown? 😊

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We've been in every season! They all have something special to offer, but either side of the ski season (but not in school holidays) is the real winner. Our guide has much more advice if you're interested.

[@xmanxfreak10]

Uh oh. Visiting New Zealand for my first time in October/November and planned on spending two nights in Wanaka after two nights in Te Anau. Would you recommend visiting both nights, shortening it to one night, or staying elsewhere entirely? You both have great tips and I love your videos!

[@sonyavincent7450]

New zealander here. You need at least two nights in each of those places. Also, if you intend doing the trip to Milford Sound, which I strongly recommend, ensure you make the journey from Te Anau, it's a solid day trip.

[@teamatheavenscent1863]

Nice thumbnail although I prefer the green/aqua you used for Thailand. Also Dane your voice over is good but Stacey's is better. Content very good as always!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha I agree - Stace has a much more appealing voice

[@yippie6862]

This is dream.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂😂😂

[@madswansfan1]

I love Queenstown in summer but not winter. I’m not a snow (or cold weather) person. Have you done any recent videos of Christchurch?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Its amazing in summer too! We have a coupe from CHCH - have you found them?

[@Gnorfgnegeff]

EXTREEEEEEEMEEEE!!!!! All hail Buffdudes!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂

[@darylmeikle4019]

Dart river jet is better to do than the shotover jet. Better value for money and the scenery on the trip is amazing.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We've done the Dart River trip as well and as fun as it was, with stunning views, it's just not the same sense of speed you get from the narrow canyon. The funyaks on the dart river though are EPIC and the combo trip together is gold.

[@TravelonlineWalk]

Lovly

[@markoodic5814]

Ać+Aš!

[@julianadbrito269]

Thanks for the video! we are going to milford sound for a day trip . If we get there by 10 or 11am and leave by sunset is it enough time to enjoy it/ get the full experience? or should we stay for the night? thanks

[@DanegerAndStacey]

The day trip is looooong but totally worth it. If you can find a tour that has a one night stay over that might be a nice way to slow it down a bit and maximise time. Though our day trip got back in the dark so that we could have as much time on the boat/kayaking

[@Kiwi-Macca]

I wouldn’t recommend driving back at night when you are tired. Stay in Te Anau and get there before dark if you want more time at Milford.

[@EF7SPORTSPROD]

Ima be in Queensland in 7days

[@supertaufiqr]

If you can only go there once, which season would be the best?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

TOUGH call! Winter is really special

[@F1dh828]

I was gonna say hi to u guys in qtown but you guys walked away😢😢

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Oh sorry to hear that! We always stop when people say hi, sorry we missed ya!

[@dumbellcrunches9049]

Namaste 🙏 Come to Nepal someday 🙏 🇳🇵 ❤

[@CarlBehrent]

Where’s exactly is that pier at Bobs Cove?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

About a 30 minute walk around to the left hand side upon entry

[@justkaia1632]

What’s the helicopter one called

[@DanegerAndStacey]

There's a handful of awesome Queenstown heli experiences, they're all here: geni.us/iu17k3

[@danethegeographer]

fellow Dane😎

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Virtual high five 🍻

[@jakegroneberg3034]

Biking between wineries sounds amazing. That definitely wouldn't be allowed in Aus.

[@user-zm8ok7kv4p]

off road adventures go see scott columb ATV off road buggies an 2 wheel motocycle tours

[@lailaagrado]

Where and when will be your honeymoon? :)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Because the wedding is in Bali, the whole thing is kind of our honeymoon!

[@terriehalexander]

Not exactly powered by jet engines.. A jet of water.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Never heard of a jet ski?

[@terriehalexander]

Yes. Same principle. An internal combustion engine connected to a water jet unit. That's not a jet engine. If it were, you'd see water shooting out of aircraft engines!

[@DamagedDingo]

Seems like a bunch of stuff you’ve never done being recommended. Feels like reading a brochure rather then local experiences

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Where do you think we got the footage 😂 Check our channel, we've done the majority of the recommendations and we're transparent with our wording 'this is on our list for next time' if we haven't.

[@travelingman4850]

How can a country that prides itself on its environmental agenda be so keen on offering private helicopter rides at so many locations?? NZ has become a playground for rich and environmentally carefree young adults rather than a destination that promotes sensible ways of sustainably enjoying its beautiful nature. Sad..

[@Storm4155]

The planet is going to warm, and then its going to cool, and then its going to warm again, and then its going to cool, and then..........etc. There is absolutely nothing you can do to stop that process. In the meantime, the poor people of the world will end up suffering due to ill thought out policies........that are not going make a scrap of difference anyway. And that is sad!!!

[@Storm4155]

The planet is going to warm, and then its going to cool, and then its going to warm again, and then its going to cool, and then..........etc. There is absolutely nothing you can do to stop that process. In the meantime, the poor people of the world will end up suffering due to ill thought out policies........that are not going make a scrap of difference anyway. And that is sad!!!