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- [Will] Looking for things to do in Queenstown?
Well stick around and find out.
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- And we're off to Queenstown.
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- Welcome to New Zealand.
- [Will] Once we landed in Queenstown,
the first thing that we did was pick up our rental car,
and we hit the road once we figured out
which side of the road to drive on.
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- Well if you haven't figured it out yet
I love Queenstown and so I want to show you
some of the top things to see and do while you're out here,
so check it out.
The first thing I recommend doing is taking that drive
from Queenstown all the way to Glenorchy
because we're at Dart River Adventures, and it is awesome
because where else can you go horse back riding
in middle earth?
- [Will] Suit up with helmet and boots
before turning into Neo?
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Meet Ginger and Merlin.
Our two hour river wild excursion
took us around Mount Alfred and to Reefs river.
And it's such an incredible experience
because you get to really understand
why so many movies are made here,
including Lord of the Rings,
and our guide Ed himself,
was an extra in The Burning of the Westfold.
And when you're done,
you're gonna want to spend a little but of extra time
in the town of Glenorchy.
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Another spot not to be missed is Paradise.
Which is the set for a ton
of different Lord of the Rings scenes.
Hit the road again and take in the spectacular views
as you make your way into the largest National Park
in New Zealand.
Here, something special awaits.
- We're in Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries
and it's awesome because where else can you cruise
the fjords of New Zealand with views like this?
And kayak in Harrison Ford Cove.
- [Will] Mistakenly called a sound
this fjord was carved by glaciers millions of years ago
and features dramatic cliffs that rise vertically,
mountain peaks that scrape the sky,
and a waterfalls that cascade downwards.
This is truly a magnificent sight that is best seen
by boat taking you all the way out to the Tasman Sea
before turning back around into Harrison Cove
where there's an underwater observatory
where you can see black coral, 11-legged sea stars,
and delicate anemones.
Although my favorite part
is definitely kayaking in the cove itself.
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As you make your way back,
make sure you hit up the various waterfalls
and viewpoints before starting
the adrenaline all over again.
- This is Shotover Jet,
the most exciting jet boat ride in the world.
And this is why it's awesome.
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- This is crazy.
(crowd screams)
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- [Will] Come back into town
because there's a lot to see, do, shop
and eat in Queenstown.
- You can't come to Queenstown without coming to Fergburger
and it's awesome because these are seriously
the best burgers in the world.
And the fried squid with wasabi mayo.
So good, so good.
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- So crunchy, so tender.
Oh, the wasabi mayo, the best.
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- [Will] With your tummies filled
there's just one last thing you gotta do.
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- We're at Body Sanctum Spa,
and it's awesome because it's nice to feel all relaxed
after a long day of adventure in Queenstown.
- Well I hope you guys enjoyed this video
of my top favorite hits for everything you can do
from Queenstown, New Zealand.
Anyways, make sure you like and subscribe,
and I'll see you guys next time
on Going Awesome Places.
- This is what it's gonna be like
when you actually go on this.
Just getting ready.
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- [Host] So after the $25 emergency fuel refill
the gas light is back on,
and we are still not at the next gas station yet.
And it's gonna take another 15 minutes.
- [Will] 15 minutes, so we'll see.
Wish us luck, it's gonna be tight.