Queenstown, New Zealand, is strategically perched on the shores of South Islands Lake Wakatipu. Framed at the foot of the Southern Alps, this city is famous for its adventure sports culture and luscious vineyards. Rent a car from Hertz and go on an epic adventure to explore Queenstown, New Zealand.
Renowned as the adventure of the world, Queenstown, New Zealand, is the perfect place for all adrenaline seekers. Basically a beautiful nature playground, many natural formations such as rock walls and falls provide the area with the perfect prerequisites for all sorts of extreme activities. Tourists can take a rental car and head to Queenstown MTB Park. Easily accessible by car rental from Queenstown city centre, the Skyline Gondola transports mountain bikers and their bikes up to Bob’s Peak. From there, they will have a variety of downhill paths and trails to choose from. Some of these 28 trails are the gnarliest and steepest in New Zealand, so caution is greatly advised. The trails wind and swoop through the forested hills above Queenstown, allowing riders to admire the lush greenery as they zoom by at breakneck speeds.
Just below the skyline Gondola, tourists are able to take a zipline eco tour through the forest canopy. Enjoy views of Queenstown as you fly by and finish with a jarring 21 metre-drop to the ground. Located only a short rental car ride away from Queenstown Airport, New Zealand, this is a definite must try while touring the city. Guests can experience the full adrenaline package by taking the gondola back up to Bob’s Peak and plunge off the Ledge Bungy at dusk. Unlike your regular bungee jump, your feet swing free as a body harness keeps you together. Recommended only after dark, this is the ultimate jumpers’ experience as you plunge towards the twinkling lights of Queenstown in pitch-blackness down the rocky mountainside.
Next up, take your car rental to the world famous Nevis Swing in Queenstown. Having been featured on several popular television shows, this giant swing will launch riders across the Nevis Canyon, and there are different swing styles to choose from, including doing it upside down and backwards. Tourists can rent a car and travel from downtown Queenstown to the remote canyon. This 300-metre arc of intensity will keep your heart pumping for a while. Don’t miss out the Nevis Bungy either, a 134 metre, 8.5 second freefall into the canyon. Definitely hair raising in a good way, this guarantees a once in a lifetime New Zealand adventure experience.
Queenstown New Zealand is also abundant in good wines. It is the gateway to the Central Otago region where there are over 200 vineyards within a short drive by rental car from Queenstown city centre. The Otago region is known for its world class and award winning wines that are famed around the world. Guests can enjoy the excellent winery restaurant, wine tastings and strolls through the vineyard as they learn about the trade and art of wine making.
Queenstown New Zealand is an incredibly charming city with good wines, great nature and a huge penchant for adventure. Adrenaline never runs low in this city and it is most definitely worth a road trip by rental car. Wait no longer and start planning for your Queenstown, New Zealand, holiday now.
