Queenstown the true paradise for adventurers

Sophia_Cambodia · July 17, 2020, 11:30am

July 2014, I was on my way to Queenstown, one of the famous town in New Zealand and perhaps in the world. It is so nostalgic to think about the greatest memory there 6 years ago.The scenic view from Lake Tekapo till Queenstown was around 8hours en route and I couldn’t close my eyes - they were like painting. It was one of the greatest experience I have ever felt and the best road trip I have ever taken.

I think many people search for Queenstown on Google. Queenstown is the gem of New Zealand, just like Angkor Wat is for Cambodia.

Fun facts about Queenstown - 100% pure New Zealand:

What are there?

Either Summer, Autumn or winter, Queenstown has different charms and colors.
Queenstown can be accessed by road or flights.
The paradise for its well-known ski resort at South Hemisphere.
En route from Christchurch, you will cross 3 biggest lakes in NZ.
The most scenic city in the world, tip is to take a Skyline gondola ride up (the steepest cable car lift in Southern hemisphere) - there is a 360 degree restaurant up there, see the view either day time or night time, both worth it. Be young again taking the thrilling Luge.
The city that has the best burger in the world - Fergburger (featured by CNN). If you are a burger fan, do not forget to include this in your trip.
The city is home to adventure where all adventurous activities can be done, counting from star gazing or southern light viewing - Aurora Australis (under cold weather), ziplining, skiing, snow boarding, heli-skiing, caving, Bungy jumping, rock hanging, canyoning, climbing, abseiling or rappelling, rafting, paragliding, sky diving, jet boating.
There is actually a place name paradise in this town
Ski field: The Remarkables (faces with the city), Coronet Peak Ski Area, Cardrona Alpine Resort, Treble Cone Ski Area, Soho Basin

Recommendation:

Be sure to book for an accommodation in advanced (often full in Winter).
There are more to explore! There are many places which you should not miss when you are there, e.g. Milford Sound, Arrow Town, Glenorchy, Lake Wanaka (a bit far)
Keep in mind that you can hire a minivan or camper van and drive yourself if you can (extremely easy and available), able to explore more places
Best to go as couples, families - the most picturesque city so take your time for photo shooting
For skiing, best to buy a package tour (extremely easy, available and safer)
Road trip from Christchurch to Queenstown is highly recommended, you can flight out to other cities after your trip.
If you are not a budget traveler, try Scenic Flight over Queenstown and its ski field or Skydiving over the city.

MAHBUB_HYDER · July 17, 2020, 11:41am

So nice post and beautiful pictures!! I can’t take off my eyes from your post!!

Thank you very much @Sophia_Cambodia sharing us a beautiful post of travelling at Queenstown!

Sophia_Cambodia · July 17, 2020, 11:43am

@MAHBUB_HYDER sure dear, yes they are. Best road trip in my life. NZ gave me hope and goal in life. Be sure to go once in a lifetime and be with someone. Solo is kinda painful. I did not get so many photos *

Sophia_Cambodia · July 17, 2020, 11:52am

@helga19 Inna my dear, I am sure you love this post about New Zealand. Please enjoy reading

Sophia_Cambodia · July 17, 2020, 12:03pm

@Rohan10 please enjoy this part of New Zealand.

fasi6083 · July 17, 2020, 12:26pm

Wow! Spectacular views, I agree with you this is a must visit place for someone visiting , thanks for highlighting the detailed recommendations @Sophia_Cambodia

Sophia_Cambodia · July 17, 2020, 12:27pm

@LuigiZ I had my latest post about NZ here and I hope you like it. July is so nostalgic and overwhelming. Despite the busy schedule, I just wish to share some tips here. I know some other guys already talked about it.*

Sophia_Cambodia · July 17, 2020, 12:34pm

@fasi6083 I’m very happy to learn that you also enjoyed this town. It is actually very famous among middle class Chinese and Indian visitors. Skiers I met are from many parts of the world and the instructors are here for the job, mostly from Europe and Americas. So, they traveled around the world for that.*

Rohan10 · July 17, 2020, 12:36pm

Hey dear @Sophia_Cambodia you are right. I loved your this post. It’s really amazing, awesome, beautiful. All photos are really damn great. New Zealand is beautiful place. So your profile photo is clicked in New Zealand. Cardrona Ski Field photo is beautiful. Tempting to visit there. Somewhere in the middle of earth photos are also great. You have presented well. All the information and travel tips are very useful. Thanks for the sharing here and giving virtual sightseeing of Queenstown here .

Sophia_Cambodia · July 17, 2020, 12:46pm

@Rohan10 thank you for such beautiful comments. You are right, virtual tour actually gives such feeling - I kept surfing them in the net. 6 years already and I still dreamt about this place. The best feeling is to start seeing icy mountain along the way. I did not believe it was actually ice. I thought it is salt. All the way from Lake Tekapo, you will see layers of mountains and sometimes a flock of sheep and sometimes the milky cows… against the icy mountain. When arrived the town, everyone was carrying skis or board… which was like another planet or paradise since you never seen it in your life. What an experience!*

helga19 · July 17, 2020, 1:44pm

Perfect post dear @Sophia_Cambodia !

Congratulations ! You write very interesting and give tips what it worth to visit and to do there.

Really amazing and beautiful place, especially Lake. Looks as paradise in the nature.

Thank you @Sophia_Cambodia for your story about this nice country -New Zealand!

Ant_Bad_Yogi · July 17, 2020, 1:58pm

@Sophia_Cambodia My god, it’s the real paradise on earth. Looking at the photos is like I’m dreaming. Wish to visit it someday. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

Sophia_Cambodia · July 17, 2020, 2:13pm

@Ant_Bad_Yogi thank you my dear. I did feel that too. Compared to its neighboring country, Australia, NZ is actually very tiny but I believe it has its own charms. QT is one example. I couldn’t believe I have seen it.*

Sophia_Cambodia · July 17, 2020, 2:17pm

@helga19 thank you dear Inna. I’m overwhelmed to learn that you enjoyed it. Actually, I don’t like long contents except when it is necessary. Emerald lakes against the icy mountain is very interesting. I remember that @AdamGT told me it is comparable to Canada except for Canada a thousand times bigger than NZ.

MaxWalsh · July 18, 2020, 1:03am

Beautiful city, I met her in summer, now it is missing to go when it is snowy. Very nice post.

MuntahaH · July 18, 2020, 1:13am

Hi @Sophia_Cambodia

So nice pos!! Beautifulphotos and good place for travellin!!

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Sophia_Cambodia · July 18, 2020, 1:16am

@MuntahaH thank you my dear for your compliment. I will check yours later ja. Sorry, am busy with some other things…

LuigiZ · July 18, 2020, 9:07am

This is so beautiful @Sophia_Cambodia , thank you for tagging me here! I never been to Queenstown but I truly believe it must a paradise as the sign in your picture says . Hope to visit it once!

Sophia_Cambodia · July 19, 2020, 4:47am

@LuigiZ thank you! If you frequently travel to Australia, I think there’s a direct flight to and from Queenstown. You can try next time. Just the city alone awed me, let alone other activities and some attraction nearby… I would really love to go again.

AdrianLunsong · July 22, 2020, 3:57am

@Sophia_Cambodia Great post with beautiful pictures! Also, thanks for sharing your tips and recommendations for future visitors! Hopefully, that’ll be me one day!!