Boil Water Notice

Boil Water Notice

There is an official boil water notice for some areas of Queenstown. For specific locations and up to date advice check the QLDC website below.

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Meet our Locals

We Are Queenstown

We can't wait to welcome you to our special place again so we're introducing you to a few of our local faces in a series of videos, showcasing the people of Queenstown. Get to know some more of our wonderful locals, hear their stories and discover the reasons we call Queenstown home. We can’t wait to see you all again here soon. #WeAreQueenstown

Jim Boult, QLDC Mayor 

Meet Jim Boult, mayor of Queenstown and keen adventurer. Discover what he loves about our community and living in Queenstown, and one of his favourite things to do.

Louisa 'Choppy' Patterson, Over The Top Helicopter Pilot

Meet Choppy, Chief Pilot & CEO at Over The Top Helicopters and her handsome Greeting Officer, Honey Boy. Discover what Choppy loves about living in Queenstown, and why flying helicopters here is a passion of hers.

Simon Cox & Leah Seifert, Cox's Vineyard

Meet Simon and Leah, owners of Cox’s Vineyard in beautiful Gibbston. Find out the things they love about Queenstown, including the outdoor activities and the art and culture scene.

Paul Kavanagh, Kiwi Birdlife Park

Meet Paul, park manager and passionate conservationist at Kiwi Birdlife Park. Discover what Paul loves about the Queenstown community and the outdoors, and find out some of his favourite places to visit.

Shaun Kelly, KJet

If you’re thinking about a Queenstown adventure, meet Shaun, the director of world's first commercial jet boating operation, KJet. Discover what he loves about living in Queenstown and why it is a special place to bring up his family.

Judi Sneddon, Body Sanctum

Meet Judi, owner of Queenstown’s award winning Body Sanctum Day Spa. Hear Judi’s most memorable Queenstown experience, discover her favourite things to do and what makes Queenstown the special place it is.

Steve Norton, Around the Basin Bike Tours

Meet Steve, local personality, adventure pioneer and owner of Around the Basin bike tours. Find out what Steve thinks defines our place, and some things about Queenstown that only locals might know!

Miles Wilson, Champions of the World

Meet Miles Wilson, owner of Champions of the World sports store and passionate Queenstown local. Discover what Miles thinks makes Queenstown the special place that it is, and what some of his favourite things are to do.

Jo Finnigan, Hotel St Moritz

If you’re thinking about escaping to Queenstown this winter, meet Jo Finnigan, General Manager of Hotel St Moritz. Hear what defines Queenstown, learn about our people and collaborative community culture, and find out Jo’s favourite thing about Queenstown.

Alex Giallonardo, Patagonia Chocolates

Next time you visit Queenstown, make sure to try one of our delectable eateries. Meet Alex Giallonardo, owner of Patagonia Chocolates. Find out what he loves about Queenstown, why he has chosen to call Queenstown home, and his personal favourite place to dine.

Our People

Coat Pit Winemaker - Anika in a vineyard

Meet Anika, a Gibbston Winemaker with a Passion for Regenerating Queenstown’s Environment

Anika makes wine for Coal Pit Vineyard and Winery in Gibbston. She shares her passion for reforestation, and her favourite Queenstown hikes.

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Looking in at bustling Blue Kanu restaurant from the outside

Meet Karen, Local Restaurateur Serving Up Polynasia Soul Food

Blue Kanu restaurant has become a Queenstown institution. Here’s how founder, Karen’s love of hospitality helped bring one of our most unique dining...

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Frances - Waka Ama holding a canoe

Meet Frances, A Vibrant Local Who Shares Her Passion For Queenstown Through Paddling And Art.

Queenstown called to Frances when she was in her sixties, after she’d lived all over the world. It was here she discovered her passion for sharing her...

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Ski patrollers Charlotte and Sam on the slopes at Coronet Peak

Ski Patrol Couple Charlotte and Sam's Love Affair With Queenstown

Charlotte and Sam's love for the mountains has led them to spend their winters at Coronet Peak keeping people safe on the Queenstown slopes.

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Mountaineer Hamish Fleming rappelling down a rock face with snow-covered mountains in the background

Mountaineer Hamish Fleming Shares His Favourite Queenstown Winter Adventures

Once a professional endurance athlete, Hamish now prefers to freestyle his adventures. Whether he’s ice climbing, ski touring, scaling the 24 tallest...

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Person standing on the summit of a mountain with snowy peaks in the distance

Freeskier Pete Oswald’s Queenstown winter highlights

Pete’s a freeskier, photographer, entrepreneur, father, and enthusiastic Queenstown local. He shares his story, his favourite ski terrain, and his top...

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Portrait of Darryl Tatom, Owner of Small Planet in shop surrounded by winter sports gear

Outdoor gear expert Darryl Tatom shares his Queenstown winter secrets

Darryl’s a skier, outdoor lover, and owner of the famed Queenstown outdoor gear emporium Small Planet. He shares his story and advice for Queenstown...

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A line up Broken Heart Spirits

Meet Our Makers: Joerg from Broken Heart Spirits

An interview with Joerg Henkenhaf, owner and distiller of Broken Heart Spirits, and the vision behind the Gin Garden, the new Queenstown gin tasting...

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Blake Marshall

Blake Marshall's Guide to Skiing Queenstown

Blake Marshall is a freeride skier from Queenstown, representing New Zealand on the Freeride World Tour. The prodigal child of two ski instructors,...

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Christopher Keys - Winemaker at Gibbston Valley

Meet Our Winemakers

With its sterling reputation and astounding beauty, the ‘Valley of the Vines’ attracts passionate viticulturists and winemakers from all over the...

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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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Alan Swann - Coronet Peak

An Insider's Guide to Queenstown's Ski Trails

Head ski patroller at Coronet Peak Alan Swann, aka Swanny, gives us the low down on skiing in Queenstown. Check out what he has to say.

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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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Alice Robinson, ski racer

Alice Robinson: Growing Up On Coronet Peak

To celebrate the end of a great winter, we met with Alice Robinson, local alpine ski racer and Winter Olympian. Discover why Queenstown was a special...

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Dan and Ted Graham, Queenstown Ice Arena

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,...

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Fleur Caulton, Restaurateur

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”.

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Trent Yeo, Ziptrek

Trent Yeo: Pushing Boundaries

Trent Yeo moved to Queenstown 12 years ago to set up an eco-tourism venture. The region’s people and places have not only helped him create a...

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Melanie Roberts, Head of Chairlift Operations

Melanie Roberts: The Guardian Of The Mountain

Hailing from Bristol in the UK, Mel Roberts has lived in Queenstown since 2013. Her job at Coronet Peak has not only blurred the lines between work...

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Tom Lynch at his Queenstown home

Tom Lynch: Creating Light and Sound in the Whakatipu Basin

Tom Lynch is inspired by Queenstown’s colour palette, coming up with more ideas than he knows what to do with and channeling that energy into a number...

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Biking over the Edgar Bridge

Meet Steve Norton – a Queenstown Adventure Pioneer

Steve Norton was there when bungy began and he established New Zealand’s biggest paragliding school. We find out why Queenstown still gets his heart...

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ake & Wood cofounder, Jay Sherwood

Jay Sherwood: Brewing up Magic in Arrowtown

According to brewer Jay Sherwood, the key ingredient in Lake & Wood craft beers is the Queenstown region and all it has to offer.

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Christopher Keys, Gibbston Valley Winery

A Pinot Noir Expert's Guide to Autumn in Queenstown

Discover some of the best wine in the world as you explore Queenstown’s countryside.

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Gary Livesey, Yonder Cafe & Restaurant

Gary Livesey’s Perfect Day in Queenstown

Go on a journey with Gary Livesey and discover what his perfect day in Queenstown is.

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Alan Brady winemaker Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown Q&A: Alan Brady, Winemaker

Alan Brady planted some of the first wine grapes around Queenstown, creating Gibbston Valley Winery in the early 1980s. After living half of his life...

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