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Curio Bay
Curio Bay

Things to do in Curio Bay (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated August 2025) | Trip.com

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What to do

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Skyline Queenstown

Skyline Queenstown

9.5
4.7/5574 Reviews
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Cable car
Night view
Opening hours: 09:30-21:00
XUANNER:“The skyline in Queenstown is similar to other cities in New Zealand, and Luge is worth a try. However, buying multiple tickets may be worth it, but it may be a waste if you get tired of playing. My friend just finds queuing and taking the cable car very tried, although she bought six tickets but only played twice.”
TSS Earnslaw

TSS Earnslaw

9.3
4.7/5395 Reviews
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Boat tour
Reopens 23:59, September 16
M51***48:“Fortunately, I chose lunch. Although the taste was not very good, the buffet of various meats was enough to fill me up! I watched the wool shearing and the performance of puppies driving sheep. After all, I had never seen it before, so it was a bit interesting! There is a small manor on the island, which is not big but beautiful! The boat ride itself is just like that, the scenery is about the same!”
Petrified Forest Curio Bay

Petrified Forest Curio Bay

2.7
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Open year round, 24/7
Milford Sound Scenic Cruises

Milford Sound Scenic Cruises

8.9
4.5/5143 Reviews
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Boat tour
Opening hours: 08:00-16:30
gel***na:“Milford Sound - famous for its towering snow-capped mountains, spectacular glaciers, lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls, is known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" and is the only landform not found in China.”
NZONE Skydive Queenstown

NZONE Skydive Queenstown

8.8
4.8/5130 Reviews
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Skydiving
Opening hours: 08:00-17:00
道治:“Skydiving is super fun, 15,000 feet, the free fall feels like life is free! The package comes with a handheld camera, with photos and videos. After the jump, it will be sent directly to your email for you to download. It takes about 20 minutes to drive to the base.”
Milford Sound / Piopiotahi

Milford Sound / Piopiotahi

8.6
4.6/5428 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Beaches and shores
Open year round, 24/7
iQOO🐮:“Milford Sound is like a magical movie! When you are on a boat, giant waterfalls on both sides of the river crash into the emerald sea from the cliffs, such as Stirling Falls, and the water vapor hits you with rainbows. The steep cliffs are covered with moss, seals lie lazily on the rocks, and the snow-capped peaks in the distance are looming in the clouds. It is even more amazing when it rains and fogs, the mountain peaks are shrouded in mist, the sea is dark blue, as if the whole world is quiet and only the sound of water remains. It is so shocking!”
Curio Bay Cliffs

Curio Bay Cliffs

2.5
4.7/53 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Open year round, 24/7
derric:“Curio Bay is a dazzling node on the scenic highway of New Zealand's South Island. There are many highlights here. The first highlight should be the petrified forest. There used to be a forest here. Later, the glacier broke the forest. After the glacier retreated, the fossils of the entire forest were formed in the rock layer. It is very unique and is said to be unique to New Zealand. At the same time, there are many sea lions, dolphins, and penguins here. You can see sea lions hunting penguins on the shore, and albatrosses flying in the sky. This is a very good holiday place”
The Southern Most Point of the South Island of New Zealand

The Southern Most Point of the South Island of New Zealand

2.5
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Historic buildings
Open year round, 24/7
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

8.2
4.5/5121 Reviews
Opening hours: 10:00-20:30
蟹斜橙:“Taking photos is not allowed in the conservation center, and the flash will affect the penguins returning to their nests. The little penguins are so cute that we bought penguin dolls after seeing them. The quality of tourists is not very good, mainly Asian tourists. They always break the rules of keeping quiet and not using mobile phones.”
Curio Bay Camping Ground

Curio Bay Camping Ground

2.5
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Where to stay

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The Anchorage

The Anchorage

4.1/52 Reviews
Waikawa House

Waikawa House

4.6/517 Reviews
Catlins Beach House

Catlins Beach House

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Catlins Farmstay

Catlins Farmstay

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