Plan Your Trip to Queenstown, NZ

Planning your trip to Queenstown

Dreaming of your next holiday is always exciting. To make the experience even more delightful, we've gathered here some useful information to make your trip unforgettable - including how to get to Queenstown, what to do when you arrive as well as information on events, seasons and itineraries to inspire you.

Queenstown is located in the southern lakes region of the South Island of New Zealand. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and crystal clear Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is renowned for its spectacular scenery, four distinct seasons and world class activities and attractions.

It's easy to get here with daily direct flights from around New Zealand and Australia and great road connections to major New Zealand highways. Once you’re in Queenstown there are so many things to do, it pays to plan and book in advance.

We've compiled lots of information about getting around in Queenstown, weather and climate, maps and visitor guides, itinerary ideas, our surrounding regions and our tips for planning and packing.

Start planning your Queenstown trip today and have fun!

Queenstown Itineraries

Cardrona Downhill Mountain Bike Par Queenstown

Get Beneath Queenstown's Skin in a Week

From great walks, wilderness experiences and local markets, we show you how to discover the real Queenstown.

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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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Walter Peak Real Journeys Queenstown with the family

A Week in Queenstown for the Whole Family to Enjoy

Queenstown has a heap of family fun for all ages, from the mild to the wild, we list some of the best ways to make the most out of your family holiday in Queenstown, as well as giving mum and dad some time to relax.

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