The gobsmackingly gorgeous resort town of Queenstown is at the foot of the Remarkable Mountains and the shore of Lake Wakatipu. It's fantastic all year round, but it's particularly worth skiing at Coronet Peak in the ski season. AJ Hackett Bungy was born in the area, and give that activity a burl out if you have the stomach. Buses go into QT from nearby cities like Dunedin, and a shuttle from Queenstown International Airport takes about 20 minutes.