🏔️ Queenstown 3-Day Itinerary: LOTR Scenery + Lakeside Magic

Spent 2.5 magical days in Queenstown—here’s your walkable -friendly guide! 🗓️ Itinerary Snapshot 📅 D1: Arrive at dusk → Skyline Gondola 📅 D2: Skydiving 🪂 → Downtown shopping → TSS Earnslaw Steamship 📅 D3: Glenorchy (LOTR filming site!) + Deer Park Heights 🎯 Must-Do Activities 1️⃣ Skyline Gondola + Luge Panoramic views + addictive luge rides! 💰 From NZ$86 (5-ride pack = best value!). 🛹 Pro Tips: First ride = training track; later = fast lane! Sunset slots = golden hour magic! 🌅 🍽️ Bonus: Lakeside seafood buffet at the top! 2️⃣ Nzone Skydive 💰 From NZ$345 (details in past posts!). 3️⃣ TSS Earnslaw Steamship ⏰ 3.5hr cruise → Historic sheep farm + live shearing show! 💰 ¥500-700 (souvenirs pricier onboard). 4️⃣ Glenorchy (LOTR Scenes!) 🚗 45min drive—stop at Wilson Bay viewpoint for that iconic lonely tree! 🌳 5️⃣ Deer Park Heights 🦌 NZ$75/car (book online!). Feed animals with $2 coins! 🍔 Food Picks 1️⃣ Fergburger: Mega burgers (20min+ queue). Note: Recent controversies—decide wisely. 2️⃣ Patagonia Ice Cream: Handmade scoops + lake views! 🍨 ✨ More NZ 12-day guides in my #QueenstownGuide 🏔️ #NZMustDo #LordOfTheRings 🧝‍♂️ #AdventureTravel 🪂 #GraduationTrip 🎓 #TravelNZ ✈️