Top 10 Must-Do Experiences In Scenic Queenstown, New Zealand

Couple hiking, credit Destination Queenstown

Robyn Foyster in DestinationsTravel & Leisure On 06/01/2022, 3:18 am

Everyone in Australia is looking forward to travelling overseas again and high on the list is a visit to the spectacular destinations of New Zealand.

The majestic view at Rees Hotel, Queenstown, New Zealand

Showcased below, to whet your appetite, are some of our top recommended Queenstown outdoor experiences, scenic vistas, and fantastic food and wine things to enjoy.

Skiing at The Remarkables. Photo credit: Destination Queenstown

For snow bunnies, a winter ski trip with your family at The Rees Hotel which is located near four top ski fields and whose 5-star concierge will arrange all your ski, rental and spa arrangements before you arrive.

Over The Top – Queenstown. Photo credit: Over the Top

The Rees Hotel’s William Rees Explorer Package is an unforgettable Queenstown experience with panoramic views.

Jetty

Nestled alongside the pristine waters of Lake Wakatipu, The Rees Hotel has a private jetty which gives you exclusive access to jet boating, golf transfers, and fishing excursions that the lake has to offer.

Welcome Spring – Credit to Holger Link

Queenstown is the base for a huge range of extreme (or soft) adventure activities including bungee jumping, jet boating, white water rafting, and skydiving.

Arrowtown Golf Club in autumn, credit Destination Queenstown

Queenstown is a popular golfing destination and one of the city’s most spectacular golf courses.

True South Restaurant, credit S. Goodwin Photography

Try the delicious cuisine at the Rees Hotel’s award-winning True South Dining Room which specialises in seasonal dishes created by executive chef Corey Hume.

Queenstown is the ultimate bike riding destination with a variety of scenic trails, quaint historic towns, soaring mountain peaks, and epic views around every corner.

Felton Road, Photo credit: Felton Road

Scenic Queenstown’s boutique wineries are worth a visit.

Photo credit: Destination Queenstown

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Robyn Foyster: A multi award-winning journalist and editor and experienced executive, Robyn Foyster has successfully led multiple companies including her own media and tech businesses. She is the editor and owner of Women Love Tech, The Carousel and Game Changers. A passionate advocate for diversity, with a strong track record of supporting and mentoring young women, Robyn is a 2023 Women Leading Tech Champion of Change finalist, 2024 finalist for the Samsung Lizzies IT Awards and 2024 Small Business Awards finalist. A regular speaker on TV, radio and podcasts, Robyn spoke on two panels for SXSW Sydney in 2023 and Intel's 2024 Sales Conference in Vietnam and AI Summit in Australia. She has been a judge for the Telstra Business Awards for 8 years. Voted one of B&T's 30 Most Powerful Women In Media, Robyn was Publisher and Editor of Australia's three biggest flagship magazines - The Weekly, Woman's Day and New Idea and a Seven Network Executive. Her career has taken her from Sydney where she began as a copy girl at Sydney's News Ltd whilst completing a BA in Arts and Government at Sydney University, to London, LA and Auckland. After 16 years abroad, Robyn returned to Sydney as a media executive and was Editor-in-Chief of the country's biggest selling magazine, The Australian Women's Weekly.

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