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See Milford Sound by plane
Taking a small propeller plane from Queenstown to Milford Sound and back is one of the biggest highlights of my time in New Zealand. You see the snow-capped mountains at a much closer range than a larger flight. The captain will throw in some historical facts and make the 30-minute flight seem so quick. You will get to see The Remarkables mountain range and can admire the lush greenery from above. We used Air Milford, a family-owned company and it was amazing. They book your Milford Sound cruise for you and provide a cheese and cracker platter onboard.
— Amy V., O. A. T. Associate
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Take the plunge in New Zealand
A popular extreme sport in Queenstown is bungee jumping. If you are 75 or over you can jump for free! OK, maybe that is not enough to convince you to strap on a bungee harness and jump off the 141-foot high bridge that spans the Kawarau River Gorge. But it sure is thrilling to watch someone else do it. The site is in the Gibbston Valley, about 15 minutes from downtown Queenstown. It’ s a scenic spot with a café and viewing areas. You can get there via the free Bungy Bus( from the Queenstown Bungy Centre, Corner of Shotover & Camp Streets), even if you are only planning to be a spectator.
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Try meat pies in Arrowtown
Arrowtown is a charming little“ gold rush village” just outside of Queenstown. In addition to its unique gold mining history, there are a bunch of small shops, galleries, and restaurants along the main road, Buckingham Street. It’ s a great place to wander around and enjoy lunch on a patio. Make sure to stop into the Arrowtown Bakery for one of their famous meat pies.
— Alyssa M., O. A. T. Associate
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