A cold, wet end to a thrilling wilderness voyage is all part of the adventure, writes Elizabeth Binning.

No good at skiing? No problem. Danielle Wright sets out in snowshoes through Queenstown's backcountry.

Cath Fraser samples a Queenstown-based visitor activity aimed at unleashing the artist within.

Three good, non-sinister reasons why young foreign tourists would want to hasten their departure

Elizabeth Binning exchanges adventure for luxury in a Queenstown hideaway.

The city's recently-opened Hilton properties are situated in a stunning lakeside location, writes Belinda Henley.

Hilton group has established two hotels - the Hilton Queenstown and the Kawarau Hotel, Managed by Hilton - on land at the Kawarau end of Lake Wakatipu. The Hilton Queenstown was named by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the world's best new hotels in 2012.

For further information see 1.hilton.com.

Queenstown's tourism industry has been given a huge boost with the opening of two Hilton-operated hotels.

People who booked on Jetstar and Qantas have been left frustrated and grounded in the airline terminals.