Queenstown Pictures

Ride the Skyline Queenstown gondola or take to the skies via a paragliding or skydiving excursion for incredible views of downtown Queenstown, The Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu. Matteo Colombo Getty Images

You'll enjoy spectacular views and plenty of family fun when visiting Walter Peak High Country Farm. MACH KAZU Getty Images

Journey to the top of a mountain or make your way to Lake Wakatipu's waterfront for superb views of Queenstown's breathtaking sunsets. Copyright Lorenzo Montezemolo Getty Images

A paragliding excursion in Queenstown features picturesque views of central Queenstown, icy blue Lake Wakatipu and the snow-capped Coronet Peak and The Remarkables. Marco Simoni Getty Images

With two terrain parks, a tubing park and 30 trails, it's no wonder why ski and snowboard enthusiasts flock to Coronet Peak once wintertime rolls around. Kyle Sparks Getty Images

Kawarau Bridge, the world's first commercial bungee jumping site, is still used for daily bungee jumping excursions. olalaja Getty Images

If you have the time, travel 178 miles northwest of Queenstown to Milford Sound, New Zealand's best known fjord (or a deep, narrow inlet between high cliffs). Leelakajonkij Getty Images

A ride on a Skyline Queenstown gondola will lead to some fantastic views of The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and downtown Queenstown. Daniel Pietzsch Flickr

Like other parts of New Zealand, you'll find plenty of these furry creatures roaming around the Queenstown countryside. shirophoto Getty Images

Queensland boasts some top-notch wine. In fact, more than 70 wineries can be found in Central Otago. Rolf_52 Getty Images

If you love exploring the great oudoors but don't want to go on a heart-pounding skydiving, paragliding or bungee jumping excursion, consider hiking the challenging Ben Lomond Track. Stoneography Getty Images

Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu measures approximately 50 miles long, making it the longest lake in New Zealand Downunderphotos Getty Images

Catch a glimpse of New Zealand's famous brown kiwi at Kiwi Birdlife Park, which can be found next to the Skyline Queenstown gondola. Smithsonian's National Zoo Flickr

For stunning mountain and lake vistas, weave your way around Skyline Queenstown's luge tracks. aiaikawa Getty Images

A trip to Queenstown wouldn't be complete without bungee jumping off of Kawarau Bridge, The Nevis or The Ledge. It is here, after all, where the sport was first commercialized. Peter McBride Getty Images

Though The Remarkables are stunning no matter what time you visit, if you ski all day, expect to catch a glorious mountain sunset as you head back to downtown Queenstown. Joao Inacio Getty Images

Although a skydiving excursion will only lasts about a minute, you'll take in breathtaking city, mountain and water vistas as you plummet toward the ground. Michael Napoleon Flickr

When you need to unwind after a thrilling day, head for a soothing soak at the Onsen Hot Pools. Courtesy of Onsen Hot Pools