Originally Posted by
keisari
Look at the Mt Cook park. The sights are amazing. The glacier (I think it was rather small but still beautiful) and the Mountain itself are a sight to enjoy. I would consider spending a night at the Hermitage Hotel. Truly impressive views and the lunch buffet is actually pretty good.
I guess you could do it as a day bus tour from Queenstown.
Hooker Valley Track is the one walk I didn't get to do that I wish I had. Supposedly great "bang for your buck" (ie very little energy output for fantastic views).