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.
Discover Queenstown
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
18
Jan
Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert
5 massive headline acts including Billy Idol, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Anastacia, Creedence Clearwater Revisited and Smash Mouth (SOLD OUT).
15
Feb
Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon & Trail Runs
The 2020 Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon & Trail Runs will be held on the 15th of February - Experience the challenging and diverse terrain of Ben Lomond Station near Queenstown.
27
Feb
New Zealand Open presented by Sky Sport
The New Zealand Open is the premier men's golf tournament in New Zealand and 2020 marks the 101st edition of this iconic kiwi event.
29
May
LUMA
Immerse yourself in illuminated art in and around the Queenstown Gardens this Queen's Birthday Weekend (May 29th - June 1st 2020).
18
Jun
Real Journeys Queenstown Winter Festival 2020
Launching New Zealands snow and ski season in style, the Real Journeys Queenstown Winter Festival is as fresh as the seasons first powder!
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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.
Summer Events Guide
Queenstown is a hive of activity in summer. With an array of outdoor concerts, summer markets and exciting sporting events, Queenstown is the place to be this summer! Here's what's on, so book your accommodation and get planning.
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Queenstown's Most Instagrammable Locations
Queenstown is one of those places that will inspire even the most inexperienced photographer to become an Instagram addict for the week.
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Things to do in Queenstown after dark
The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down in Queenstown! Here’s some inspiration for how to make the most of Queenstown after dark.
Meet our Locals
Alice Robinson: Growing up on Coronet Peak
Even Winter Olympian Alice Robinson finds it difficult to put the feeling of skiing into words, she says it's 'kind of like a roller coaster', when you feel like you're 'in control but you're kind of not, that's when it's...
The Graham brothers: Queenstown's coolest office
Originally hailing from Bermuda, Ted and Dan Graham’s love affair with Queenstown started in 2001 when the brothers travelled the South Island, through Central Otago, Wanaka and Queenstown.
Fleur Caulton: The essence of life
Fleur Caulton is a strong believer that food makes life fun, she’d even go so far as to say “food is the essence of life and most of us live to eat”.
Sam Chapman: Creating a sustainable community
The key word behind Sam Chapman, Stephen Marr and Adam Smith’s development of The Sherwood Community Hotel was ‘experiment’. Having never operated hotels before, the team drew on one shared insight from their own travels, the idea that nobody wants...
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.