Honeymoon in Queenstown

Queenstown, set among the magnificent mountain ranges of the Southern Alps of New Zealand, is a place of irresistible beauty. Tall mountains, gushing rivers, serene lakes, dense forests and pristine beaches; all these come together to make Queenstown a dreamtown for honeymoon. And Queenstown is not just natural beauty. The same nature can become provider of adventure activities if you desire so. Add to twin attractions scrumptious food and exotic wine, and the lure becomes hard to resist.

Climate
Summers are warm hot and dry while winters can be pretty cool if you are not accustomed to such climate.
Spring extends from September to November (it can change though) with an average daytime temperature ranging between 9-15°C
Summer extends from December to February with an average daytime temperature ranging between 19-29 °C
Autumn extends from March to May with an average daytime temperature ranging between 10-22°C
Winter extends from June to August with average daytime temperature ranging between 3-10° C


Best time to visit
Queenstown can be visited anytime during the year depending upon what you want to see and enjoy.


Places to visit
Milford Sound - Milford Sound will provide one of the most magnificient scenery on your honeymoon. This world famous fiord is located in the Fiordland National Park and dominated by Mitre peak. The place has a divine beauty that will leave you enchanted. You can see this place by ship, kayak, airplane or helicopter.

Lake Wakatipu - Queenstown is located on the banks of Lake Wakatipu. Linked with several legends, the lake has been given huge importance by the locals. While visiting this lake, you also get a chance to explore the Walter Peak High country farm. You would know about the country life of New Zealand. You can also go on board a steam ship and enjoy the wonderful scenery.

Kiwi Birdlife Park - Lot of variety and color can be found in Kiwi Birdlife Park. One of the most toured places in Queensland, the Park is spread over an area of approximate eight acres. The park has several uncommon fauna and flora species, which huge appreciation from the visitors. Some special features of the park are native garden trail, live conservation show and Maori hunting village. The village would give you an insight of the Maori lifestyle of yesteryears. The locals and the tourists, both like visiting the park.

Skyline complex - Just a little distance (about 5 minutes walk) from the Central Queenstown, is a major attraction called the Skyline complex which is situated on Bob's peak. This place offers panaromic view of the surrounding region including Coronet Peak, the Remarkables mountain range, Lake Wakatipu, Cecil and Walter Peaks. The complex is also an excellent destination for dining and enjoying adventure sports. What more, the place can be reached only by a gondola cableway that is in itself is truly fantastic way of reaching a spot.


Things to do
Enjoy Adventure sports - Not for nothing is Queenstown termed the adventure capital of New Zealand. You can indluge in thrilling adventure sports and activities. Sports you can enjoy here include Horse riding, Skiing, air safaris, bungee jumping, snowboarding, skydiving, jet boating, ballooning, hand gliding and mountain biking. You can also have games of golf in Queensland.

Enjoy shopping - Shopping in Queenstown is an experience with difference. The range of available products from art and craft to wool; from international brands to local favourites, is a pleasant surprise. Major shopping areas include the Camp Street, Beach Street and Rees Street. Pick up anything you want and keep it as a memory of the beautiful place you visited on your honeymoon.

Dine and wine - In Queenstown, you will be served dishes you would highly enjoy eating. rather you would want to know how it is made so that you can relish the taste even after your honeymoon is over. More than a hundred big and small restuarants and hotels are forever ready to serve you the delicious food of the region. Wine is the essential part of dining here. Queensland is home to many great vineyards and wineries as such the wines available is of top notch quality. So do enjoy eating and drinking in Queensland on your honeymoon.

Enjoy Nightlife - Queenstown also offers you considerable nighttime options to enjoy yourself. Casinos, live bands, nightclubs and bars are open a till early hours after midnight.


Not to miss
Events and festivals - Throughout the year, events and festivals make the life of Queenstown even more colourful, energetic, vibrant and thus attractive. As such, on your honeymoon to this beautiful place of lakes and gardens, do not miss out on the events and festivals. Some of the major events and festivals include the winter festival, food and wine festival Autumn festival and many others.


Getting there
Queenstown is connected to Australia by direct flights from Sydney throughout the year nad Brisbane and Melbourne in winter. All other international flights are connected to Queenstown via Christchurch. Domestic flights connect it almost all major destination in new Zealand like Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.