Nau mai, Haere mai. Welcome to Queenstown.
Nestled amidst New Zealand's spectacular alpine landscapes, Queenstown offers more than just a getaway.
Venture further, immerse yourself in nature and connect with the land and community. Queenstown invites you to slow down, experience more and become a temporary local.
In Queenstown, it's not just about the present, it’s about the future too. Learn more about Queenstown’s regenerative future and 2030 carbon zero ambition here.
Welcome to our backyard. Let's keep it special.
Discover Queenstown
Sit, Borrow, or BYO – It’s Easy to go Single-Use Cup Free in Queenstown
It’s easy to avoid single-use cups in Queenstown with this guide to good places serving up great coffee, waste-free. Sit, Borrow, or BYO.
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10 Things To Do in Summer in Queenstown
Long days spent by the lake or on the trails make summer in Queenstown irresistible. Here are ten top Queenstown summer highlights from easy to...
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How to Become a Temporary Local on Your Trip to Queenstown
If you want to experience what living here is really like, this guide to exploring Queenstown like a local is for you.
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10 Beautiful Walks in Queenstown
In Queenstown, a little light exercise is rewarded with big spectacular views. Slow down and reconnect with yourself and the great outdoors on one of...
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Travel to a Thriving Future
In Queenstown, everyone wants to keep this place special.
Queenstown Lakes is aiming to be a carbon zero visitor economy by 2030. The Queenstown Lakes regenerative tourism plan is centered around people and place, and sets out to ensure that everyone can enjoy this place for years to come. We would love for you to join the mission, get involved, and use the stories to inspire other destinations. You can learn more here.
Our People, Our Home
Queenstown is a place of stunning landscapes and unrivalled energy, but beyond the towering mountains and beautiful lakes, lies its most treasured gem – the people.
Watch the mini-series to meet the passionate locals who make up the fabric of Queenstown’s vibrant community.
Upcoming Events
events Volunteer 13 Dec 2023
QMTBC Wednesday Night Digs
Grab your bike and join the Queenstown Mountain Bike Club each week for their Wednesday Night Digs!...
events Markets 16 Dec 2023
Remarkables Market
Remarkables Market offers locals and visitors alike the opportunity to purchase high quality local...
events Sporting 19 Jan 2024
Queenstown Bike Festival 2024
The Queenstown Bike Festival is back for 2024 and it’s shaping up to be bigger, better and even more...
events Music 03 Feb 2024
Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert - Queenstown
Summer Festival Vibes Alive & Kicking With International Lineup for Gibbston Valley Winery...
events Volunteer 07 Feb 2024
Community Nursery Summer Evening Sessions
We're thrilled to announce the start of our Community Nursery Summer Evening Sessions, especially...
events Sporting 17 Feb 2024
Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon & Trail Runs
The Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon & Trail Runs give you the chance to experience the...
RealNZ: Inviting Visitors to an Eco Experience
RealNZ is giving visitors to Queenstown a real chance to immerse themselves in conservation and horticulture at Walter Peak with the launch of their new eco tour.
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Country Lane: Preserving the Past for a Better Future
This vibrant community hub has been brought to life by repurposing heritage buildings using recycled materials.
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Driftaway Holiday Park: Sustainability by Design
Queenstown’s newest holiday park was designed to minimise its environmental impact from the ground up.
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Cardrona: Journey to Landfill-Free and Beyond
Cardrona’s decade-long waste reduction journey shows gradual changes are all it takes to make a big impact.
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Glenorchy Air: Soaring To A Sustainable Future
Glenorchy Air is leading the charge for greener aviation, aiming to be the first Queenstown-based operator to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel in their turbine aircraft.
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Millbrook Resort: Journey to a Greener Stay
A world-class resort in harmony with the surrounding land – that was the vision of the Ishii family who founded Millbrook Resort in 1993. Over 30 years later, the 5-star golf and lifestyle resort is leading the way working to create a Greener Stay.
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Award-Winning Coal Pit Vineyard Becomes Fully Certified Organic
Coal Pit’s organic philosophy goes well beyond its certification – they’ve developed a strong connection to the land, continuously striving to find new ways of caring for and sustaining it for the future.
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