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Queenstown
Adventure capital with alpine beauty
8.5
A 43 metre bungy jump drops from the Kawarau Bridge towards the river. Jet boats race through narrow canyons on the Shotover River. Skydivers and paragliders float above Lake Wakatipu with mountain views. Skiers head to The Remarkables and Coronet Peak in the winter months.
Highlights:
  • 🚤 Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the historic TSS Earnslaw
  • ⚡ Zipline through the pine trees at Bob's Peak
  • 🚡 Ride the Skyline Gondola for panoramic views
Cairns
Gateway to Reef and Rainforest Wonders
8.1
The Great Barrier Reef begins a short boat ride from the city. Divers explore Agincourt Reef and the Ribbon Reefs on full day boat trips from the marina. The Daintree Rainforest to the north is among the oldest on Earth. Whitewater rafters run the Tully River south of town.
Highlights:
  • 💦 Explore the tropical waterfalls and swimming holes of Atherton Tablelands
  • 🚡 Ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway above the treetops
  • 🐠 Snorkel or dive in the Great Barrier Reef
Rotorua
Geothermal Wonders and Māori Culture
8.2
Rafters plunge over the 7 metre Tutea Falls on the Kaituna River. Mountain bikers ride Whakarewarewa Forest beneath towering redwoods. Steaming vents and bubbling mud pools fill the geothermal parks around the city. Visitors can also try zorbing inside a giant inflatable ball rolling downhill.
Highlights:
  • 🛷 Experience thrilling rides at Skyline Luge tracks
  • 🚡 Ride the Skyline Gondola for panoramic views
  • 🌋 Explore the colorful thermal pools at Wai-O-Tapu
Taupō
Volcanic Lake, Adventure and Hot Springs
8.2
A giant volcanic eruption about 1,800 years ago formed the lake here. Tandem skydivers jump above the water with views of snowy volcanoes. Hikers tackle the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a 19 kilometre route past crater lakes. Anglers catch rainbow trout in the Tongariro River nearby.
Highlights:
  • 🌋 Explore the geothermal wonders of Craters of the Moon
  • 🛶 Kayak to the famous Māori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay
  • 🌊 Witness the thunderous power of Huka Falls
Tasmania
Wilderness, Wildlife and Wild Coasts
8.7
The Overland Track runs 65 kilometres through Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park. Walkers pass alpine lakes and button grass moorland over about six days. Sea kayakers paddle beneath tall dolerite cliffs on the Tasman Peninsula. Mountain bikers ride the forest trails around Derby.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Tour the convict ruins at Port Arthur Historic Site
  • ⛰️ Explore Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park trails
  • 🏖️ Hike to Wineglass Bay and marvel at its white sand
Franz Josef
Gateway to the Majestic Glaciers
8.2
Helicopters lift hikers onto the glacier for guided walks across blue ice. The ice ends only a few hundred metres above sea level, close to temperate rainforest. Guides lead visitors through crevasses and ice tunnels that change every season. Skydivers can also jump above the glacier with views to the Tasman Sea.
Highlights:
  • ♨️ Soak in the relaxing Glacier Hot Pools
  • 🚁 Take a scenic helicopter flight over the glacier
  • 🥾 Hike the Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk
Mount Cook National Park
New Zealand’s alpine wonderland
8.8
New Zealand's tallest peak, Aoraki Mount Cook, rises 3,724 metres. The Hooker Valley Track crosses three swing bridges to an icy lake. Hikers see the mountain reflected in the water on calm days. Ski planes land on the Tasman Glacier for heli skiing above the ice.
Highlights:
  • 🛶 Kayak on Tasman Lake near the majestic Tasman Glacier
  • 🚁 Take a scenic helicopter ride above Mount Cook
  • 🥾 Hike the stunning Hooker Valley Track for glacier views
Wanaka
Alpine Adventure, Lakeside Serenity
8.6
The Roys Peak Track climbs about 1,200 metres above Lake Wanaka. Hikers reach a ridge with views of snowy peaks and the lake. The Rob Roy Glacier track offers a gentler day walk through beech forest. Winter skiers head to Cardrona and Treble Cone for uncrowded slopes.
Highlights:
  • 🧗‍♂️ Climb the world's highest waterfall via ferrata at Wildwire
  • 🌳 Snap photos of the iconic Wanaka Tree by the lake
  • 🥾 Hike Roys Peak for breathtaking lake and mountain views
Fiordland National Park
New Zealand’s Wildest Water World
8.7
Mitre Peak rises 1,692 metres straight out of Milford Sound. Kayakers paddle beneath the peak past thundering waterfalls. The Milford Track runs 53 kilometres through valleys and over a mountain pass. Hikers must book huts months ahead for the busy summer season, since places are limited.
Highlights:
  • 🪶 Scenic fly over dramatic fjords and hidden alpine lakes
  • 🥾 Hike the world-famous Milford Track through lush rainforest
  • 🛥️ Cruise through majestic Milford Sound and spot playful dolphins
Papua New Guinea
Last paradise of South Pacific
5.7
The Kokoda Track winds 96 kilometres through jungle over the Owen Stanley Range. Trekkers cross steep ridges and rivers on a route made famous in World War II. Divers explore wrecks and reefs around Kimbe Bay and Milne Bay. Highland festivals such as Mount Hagen show off tribal culture.
Highlights:
  • 🥾 Trek the historic Kokoda Track through dense rainforest
  • 🎭 Meet the colorful tribes at the Mount Hagen Festival
  • 🤿 Dive among WWII wrecks in Rabaul’s volcanic waters
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