Queenstown’s Winter Wonderland
Whether you’re into adventure, mountains and adrenalin, or fine wine and indulgence, get away from the everyday and escape to Queenstown this winter.
Discover Queenstown
Welcome to the Official Queenstown Website.
Queenstown, New Zealand, is the Southern Hemisphere’s premier four season lake and alpine resort.
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 for the year.
Discover Queenstown
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
20-23 Oct
Queenstown JazzFest 2017
40th Queenstown Jazz Festival. Celebrating The Past & Looking To The Future! Queenstown JazzFest 20th - 23rd October 2017
23-24 Jun
Queenstown Winter Festival 2018
The Queenstown Winter Festival celebrates the start of winter like only Queenstown can.
15 Jan
ICC Under19 Cricket World Cup 2018
New Zealand is hosting the ICC Under19 Cricket World Cup 2018. Make sure you come and see the future stars of cricket, entry is free!
31 Dec
New Year's Eve 2018 - 31 Dec
Where better to celebrate New Year's Eve and bring in the New Year than one of the most beautiful places on the planet?
7 Jan
Arts and Crafts Market
Queenstown's Arts & Craft Market set in the beautiful backdrop of Lake Wakatipu. Find us Every Saturday at Earnslaw Park.
18 Nov
Air New Zealand Queenstown International Marathon
One of the most scenic marathon courses in the world! This flat out beautiful course encapsulates the best highlights of the region.
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Stories
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.
Spring is on in Queenstown
Spring is here and it’s a great season to visit Queenstown. Read more to find out ways to enjoy this fun season in the region.
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6 Things That Take Longer Than a Flight to Queenstown
Queenstown may seem a world away, but in reality - it’s easy, and fast, to get to.
Plus, when you think about it, there are lots of tedious things that take longer than a flight across the Tasman – and directly...
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5 Must Do's Off the Slopes in Spring
Spring is the season when you can enjoy the best of both worlds: snowy mountains and green valleys. There are tones of activities to enjoy before or after hitting the slopes in Queenstown.
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