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Travel Alert: Border measures in place

New Zealand is at COVID-19 Alert Level 2, excluding Auckland which is at Level 3. Quarantine-free travel is paused between Australia and New Zealand, and international borders remain closed.

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A J Hackett Kawarau Bungy

Test Your Limits in Queenstown, The World's Adrenaline Playground

There is a reason Queenstown is known as the adventure capital of the world. Gather your courage and discover why first hand.

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Shopping In Queenstown New Zealand

Queenstown’s Easy Adventures

It’s not all adrenaline junkies around here. The cruisy side of Queenstown is never hard to find, and full of leisurely experiences full of...

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Family on board the TSS Earnslaw Steamship

Family Fun in Queenstown

From blood-pumping thrills, to scenic bike rides, Queenstown has all ages and stages covered for your next family holiday.

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Queenstown Bay at dusk

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 in Queenstown.

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Upcoming Events

16 Oct
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Peak to Peak

Due to the change in Covid-19 Alert Levels, Peak to Peak has been rescheduled from Saturday 11...

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13 Nov
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Cyclorama NZ

Cyclorama is New Zealand’s First E-Bike Festival running from the 13th to the 14th November 2021, in...

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20 Nov
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New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon 2021

The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon incorporating 42km, 21km, 10km and 2.2km kids run options. Set...

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31 Dec
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New Year's Eve 2022

Where better to celebrate and bring in the New Year than one of the most beautiful places on the...

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19 Feb
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Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon & Trail Runs

The tenth edition of the Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon & Trail Runs will be held on the...

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31 Mar
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New Zealand Open

The New Zealand Open, New Zealand’s premier golfing event is an iconic sporting event which is...

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05 Mar
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Macpac Motatapu 2022

The iconic Motatapu returns in 2022 on 5th March with four iconic races, the 47km Mountain Bike...

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Taco Medic Owners - Robbie and Ant

Anthony Wilkins: Operating Restaurants that Prioritise Environment

We chat with Taco Medic owner Anthony Wilkins to find out his tips on operating restaurants that prioritise the environment.

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Toby Meek at the Fox US Open of MTB. Photo Credit: Andrew Santoro

Meet the MeekBoyz. Young Queenstown MTB Riders Taking on the World

Find out how MeekBoyz started making bikes, why the Meek family moved to Queenstown, and get the lowdown on Rory and Toby Meek’s favourite Queenstown...

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Mike Madden - Queenstown Mountain Guides

Mike Madden Gives Us the Lowdown on Backcountry Skiing in Queenstown

Mike Madden, owner and chief guide at Queenstown Mountain Guides, spends his winters exploring Queenstown's snow-covered mountains. Originally from...

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Jenny Mehrtens in her Arrowtown Studio by Emma Westwood

Arrowtown Artists Community: Jenny Mehrtens

Meet Arrowtown-based artist Jenny Mehrtens. Discover what drew her to Queenstown, where she finds inspiration and tips for putting paintbrush to...

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Welcome to Queenstown, the Home of Adventure.

Welcome to the official Queenstown New Zealand website. Here you’ll find everything you need to plan your next trip to Queenstown, from accommodation options and where to eat, to the endless array of things to do and a full calendar of events all year round.

Let Queenstown awaken your senses and inspire you to go further than you've gone before. Whether you're into chasing steep slopes, exploring our trails, indulging in food and wine, discovering stunning fairways or seeking adrenaline thrills - there are a thousand adventures to be found here of all tastes, tempos and temperatures. Discover things to do, where to eat and places to stay, and plan your Queenstown adventure today.