Queenstown New Zealand is a premiere vacation spot, at least that is my lasting impression from my February visit to the Southern Hemisphere. Lots of charm, multiple activities and a lot of local color. Due to the earthquakes we were not able to tour Christchurch but we all very much enjoyed our "home cooked" meals with New Zealand families just outside of Christchurch before moving on to Queenstown. The extra days in Queenstown were well used. An all too brief visit to Auckland ended our time in New Zealand and I'd go back again any February.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Family Vacations, Trip Of A Lifetime, First Time Travelers
The tour director , Simon , was terrific !! i loved the extended times in Queenstown for the spectacular views to all the varied activities. The home hosted dinner was marvelous and visiting the Maori village with their feast were such a great learning experiences. Our guide on tour prepared us well for each upcoming event . .