Review: Luxury Trip to Australia, New Zealand, Sydney, Great Barrier Reef, Queenstown, Paragliding, Helicopter Ride

Most memorable was taking a helicopter ride at the Great Barrier Reef and a return trip by helicopter from Milford Sound to Queenstown. Originally, we were scheduled to take the trip back to Queenstown by plane, but the weather conditions did not permit the flight. We were refunded the plane ride and paid extra for the helicopter flight. It turned out to be a thrilling ride in the awe inspiring location.

My husband and I wanted to both paraglide in Queenstown, but only my husband took flight as the wind picked up so much the company canceled my flight. Nonetheless, my husband was thrilled to take flight. Although this was not on our itinerary, we were inspired to take the leap by watching others paragliding from various locations easily seen in town.