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Regions surrounding Queenstown

The south-west corner of the South Island is a region of diverse and magnificant lansdcapes, surrounded by several beautiful towns and townships.

Together these make up the area known as the Southern Lakes Region. The Southern Lakes region is a tourism hub, offering stunning views, adventure activities, nature tours and diverse experiences.

Find out more about Arrowtown, Glenorchy, Wanaka and Fiordland.

Regions and towns near Queenstown

Together with Queenstown, the following destinations make up the Southern Lakes region of New Zealand.

Arrowtown

Arrowtown is our closest neighbour and attracts visitors to explore its heritage, historic buildings, museum, great restaurants and stunning scenery.

Visit the Arrowtown page to find out more >>

Glenorchy

Well known as a key location during the filming of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Glenorchy is a quiet township with a great atmosphere and an exciting range of outdoors activities.

Visit the Glenorchy page to find out more >>

Kingston

The pretty little town at the south end of Lake Wakatipu and home to the famous Kingston Flyer . A great 45 minute lakeside drive from Queenstown, Kingston is perfect for a day trip or a stop on the way to Fiordland.

Visit the Kingston page to find out more >>

Fiordland

You could take a day trip here from Queenstown, or spend the night in Fiordland to enjoy the world famous fiords, scenery and wildlife. It's an unforgettable nature experience!

Visit the Fiordland page to find out more >>