You might think that the road between Glenorchy and Queenstown is stunning, but there are a number of walking tracks accessible from the road that provide even better views and a more rewarding experience.
We didn't really realise how far south we were going to be in this part of New Zealand. At 45 degrees south, Queenstown is just further south than the bottom of Tasmania and the most southerly I have been. The equivalent latitude north gives you places like Portland, Zagreb and Venice. Sure they get cold in winter too, but the difference here is that there is literally nothing between us and Antarctica except wild, freezing ocean.
Hiking, trekking, tramping; call it what you will, but an extended walk in the wilderness with some forest or mountains thrown in is my number one outdoor activity. Some nature, fresh air and exercise really gets those endorphins going. And it's free!
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