Skyline Queenstown's gondola and luge open daily at 9 or 10 a.m., though closing hours vary depending on weather conditions and the season. Mountain bikes can be rented on Bob's Peak as well.

#1 Skyline Queenstown U.S. News Insider Tip: The views are beautiful, but the gondola cables and luge tracks can get in the way of photos.

Queenstown is small, but there’s lots to do, even after you spend 5 hours staring at the gorgeous mountains. Here are 12 things from food to hiking to where to get a good cup of coffee and more.

Queenstown, New Zealand, is known as the adventure capital of the world. It's home to thrilling activities like bungee jumping and paragliding. But it also offers much more.

In Queenstown, we caught a 12-seater plane for a quick 50-minute flight, hopped off for a two-hour cruise (which included a buffet lunch), and then flew back. We left at 9am and got back by 2pm.