Adrenaline Kick: Test Your Limits in Queenstown
Gather up your courage and discover why Queenstown is known as the adventure capital of the world. Thrills and spills, crags and canyons, we have the intense thrills you're after.
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Welcome to Queenstown
The Southern Hemisphere's premier four season lake and alpine resort
Welcome to the Official Queenstown website. Feel inspired by Queenstown’s stunning scenery, huge range of activities and renowned warm welcome. Surrounded by majestic mountains and set on the shores of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu, the natural beauty and the unique energy of the region create the perfect backdrop for a holiday full of adventure, discovery and rejuvenation. You’ll find everything you need to plan your next trip to Queenstown, from accommodation options to the endless array of activities and attractions, as well as a full calendar of events.
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Family Fun in Queenstown
From blood pumping thrills, to scenic bike rides, Queenstown has all ages and stages covered for your next family holiday.
Have Fun Like a Local: Insider tips
Exploring the world as a traveller is great fun, but sometimes you want to mingle with the locals and discover exactly they do for fun. Here are some insider tips.
A Week of Total Indulgence in Paradise
Reward yourself with wine experiences, air adventures, delicious food and more, with this week long itinerary of indulgence.
Getting to Queenstown
Use the interactive map to learn more about how to get to Queenstown
Queenstown
Milford Sound
Drive time: 5 hours 55 minutes
Drive time: 5 hours 55 minutes
Te Anau
Drive time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Drive time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Invercargill
Drive time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Drive time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Dunedin
Drive time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Drive time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Franz Joseph
Drive time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Drive time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Fox Glacier
Drive time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Drive time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Haast
Drive time: 3 hours
Drive time: 3 hours
Aoraki / Mt Cook
Drive time: 3 hours 50 minutes
Drive time: 3 hours 50 minutes
Christchurch
Drive time: 7 hours 15 minutes
Drive time: 7 hours 15 minutes
Lake Tekapo
Drive time: 3 hours
Drive time: 3 hours
Cromwell
Drive time: 55 minutes
Drive time: 55 minutes
Wanaka
Drive time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Drive time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Cardrona
Drive time: 50 minutes
Drive time: 50 minutes
Events in Queenstown
1-4
Jun
LUMA Light Festival
LIGHTING UP QUEENSTOWN GARDENS FOR A VERY SPECIAL WEEKEND
21-24
Jun
Queenstown Winter Festival 2018
The Queenstown Winter Festival celebrates the start of winter like only Queenstown can.
1-9
Sep
Winter Pride 2018
Winter Pride (formerly Gay Ski Week QT) is a festival that encourages locals and visitors alike to come together and celebrate their diversity.
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How Queenstown Became the Adventure Capital of the World
Queenstown was carved out of the land by glaciers, rivers and lakes, but it has been shaped by innovative adventurers and entrepreneurs from New Zealand and around the world.
Why Queenstown’s Winter Festival is a must-do
The Queenstown Winter Festival is a highlight on New Zealand’s event calendar. We talk to festival director Rae Baker about why it’s the ideal time and place to celebrate winter.
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Eat your way around the world in Queenstown
World-class skiing. Tick. Spectacular scenery. Tick. But that’s not all Queenstown has to offer… it’s a great food destination in its own right. Here’s a taste of the multicultural flavours to experience in New Zealand’s premier ski destination.
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Jay Sherwood: brewing up magic in Arrowtown
According to brewer Jay Sherwood, the key ingredient in Lake & Wood craft beers is the Queenstown region and all it has to offer.
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10 reasons Queenstown wins the snow wars
Queenstown delivers big for Australian skiers and snowboarders – and foodies, and adventurers, and adrenaline junkies, and shoppers, and anyone who appreciates a great cocktail. Here are 10 things in Queenstown’s quiver that make this holiday spot the ultimate...
Family fun time on the ski fields
Located in the heart of the Southern Alps, Queenstown offers a true alpine experience, great snow conditions and a choice of four ski fields with terrain for all ages and abilities. The family-friendly ski fields also boast a long season,...