Top Reasons to Go to The Southern Alps and Fiordland

Action: Jump, fly, splash, or swing; your inner daredevil will find its voice in Queenstown's multitude of adventurous activities.

Clarity: Everything is clearer here. Filmmakers comment on the quality of the light and you will see an extraordinary number of stars. This is where the world’s largest International Dark Sky Reserve was declared in 2012.

Fly-Fishing: The crystal-clear lakes and rivers of the Southern Alps are some of the world's best fly-fishing spots.

Hiking: Tramping doesn't get any better than the Milford, the Kepler, the Routeburn, and the Hollyford tracks. Because trail traffic is carefully managed, you'll feel wonderfully alone in the wilderness.

Scenery: The landscape here is breathtaking: peaks, fjords, lakes, forest, and tussock lands lie in close proximity. A scenic flight to take it all in is money well spent.

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