If you plan to explore the South Island of New Zealand, don’t forget to visit the magnificent town of Queenstown that is widely famous for its picturesque nature. This settlement lies near Lake Wakatipu against the breathtaking Southern Alps. Queenstown is one of the most visited towns in New Zealand that attracts mostly fans of extreme sports. Are you in the mood for something truly thrilling? In Queenstown, you have an amazing opportunity to jump into the abyss using the highest bungee jump or conquer fast mountain rivers during a risky and amusing rafting adventure. The town itself is calm and peaceful, so even fishing enthusiasts can enjoy their favorite hobby without any problem. Archaeologists proved during excavations that there was a small village in the territory of the modern resort many centuries ago. At that time, the indigenous Maori people lived here. When Europeans arrived in New Zealand, the indigenous people were forced to leave their land. A group of explorers and their leader John Chabin reached the shore of Lake Wakatipu in 1856. They were searching for a suitable area to make a sheep breeding farm. Three years later, Donald Hay and Donald Cameron arrived here. They were primarily interested in the historic heritage of the unexplored territory. In 1862, gold was discovered in the river near Queenstown. This drew the attention of multiple foreigners to this part of the country. A true gold rush started in Queensland. The settlement started
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