Queenstown Travel Trade News Updates

Browse the latest travel trade news updates from Destination Queenstown below. Click the headline to read the full article, and use the right hand side panel to browse archived articles by date or author.

Blog posts from June 2012

Historic 18-year concession gives helicopter company competitive edge

By Louise Jennis on 27 June 2012 (0 comments)
Queenstown-based helicopter company Heli Tours has been granted an historic 18-year permit multi conservancy concession for heli landings, the first of its kind permitted by the Department of Conservation.

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New Snow school holiday fun at Coronet Peak & The Remarkables

By Ben Chapman on 26 June 2012 (0 comments)
Over 30cm of new snow has fallen on Coronet Peak and 20cm on the Remarkables overnight providing excellent conditions in time for the School Holidays.

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Ten coolest days in New Zealand to kick off in Queenstown

By Ben Chapman on 22 June 2012 (0 comments)
New Zealand’s 10 coolest days of the year will kick off in downtown Queenstown tonight when the 2012 American Express Queenstown Winter Festival gets underway.

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Queenstown Holiday Park recognised for green initiatives

By Ben Chapman on 20 June 2012 (0 comments)
Queenstown’s environmentally conscious holiday park continues to be a trailblazer in sustainability innovation following recent national and international recognition.

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Wakatipu Grill Finalist for Restaurant of the Year

By Louise Jennis on 18 June 2012 (0 comments)
Wakatipu Grill has been nominated as a finalist in the prestigious Cuisine 2012 NZ Restaurant of the Year Awards.

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One of New Zealand’s Great Walks adds new level of comfort

By Louise Jennis on 18 June 2012 (0 comments)
New Zealand’s premier guided walking company, Ultimate Hikes has announced the availability of private ensuite rooms on its Routeburn Track Guided Walk.

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Queenstown polls as number one destination for Kiwis

By Louise Jennis on 18 June 2012 (0 comments)
Queenstown has polled as the number one destination for Kiwi travellers according to a survey of 17,000 New Zealanders by Travelbug, the travel website run by Trade Me.

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The Remarkables ski area opens in Queenstown

By Ben Chapman on 18 June 2012 (0 comments)
Blue skies and lots of smiles made for a picture perfect opening day at The Remarkables ski area in Queenstown on Saturday (June 16).

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