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Queenstown is famous for being New Zealand’s favourite four season destination.
With four distinct and unique seasons Queenstown has year-round appeal with each season offering a markedly different experience. We enjoy a continental-style climate with long hot summers and cool, crisp winters. Queenstown truly offers something for every season, very few activities aren’t available year round, and it’s no exaggeration to say you can experience more here in a day than some do in a lifetime!
Queenstown sits at latitude 45° south against the dramatic backdrop of the Southern Alps. Our location means summer brings long, warm days with lots of time to enjoy the outdoors. The colours of autumn are famed internationally as Mother Nature’s show of red and gold blankets the hills and countryside. In winter you’ll experience the stunning snow-capped mountains and a winter paradise for snow sport enthusiasts. When spring breaks it transforms the area with bright colours, green valleys and a sense of energy and playfulness. You can literally ski in the morning and golf or mountain bike in the afternoon!
The best time to visit Queenstown depends entirely on your interests. It is a true year round destination with appeal in every month of the year. Explore below to find out more about the seasons.
Queenstown Weather & Forecast
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Five Reasons Why Queenstown is an Epic Winter Holiday Destination
Whether you have an appetite for adventure, you’re in search of fresh powder and a few brews, or you just want to get away from the everyday, Queenstown in winter is unlike anywhere else in New Zealand.
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Why autumn is a great time to visit Queenstown
Autumn is a great time to visit Queenstown, when the colours are bolder, the wine is juicier, and the food tastes even better. Here's some inspiration on how to spend an autumn weekend in Queenstown.
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Hidden Hikes to explore in Arrowtown
Arrowtown is the gateway to many walking tracks and well-known hikes such as The Sawpit Gully Loop, Millennium Track and Tobins Track but that’s just the start of what’s on offer. If you’re looking for a real hill to climb look no further than Arrowtown’s secret peaks.
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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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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 place to grow up, what she loves about skiing and what inspired her to get into ski racing.
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Best stargazing experiences in Queenstown this winter
Stargazing in New Zealand is a captivating experience and whether you’re an astronomy enthusiast or you’re just after the thrill of spotting a shooting star, Queenstown is a fantastic place for stargazing on a clear night.
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5 reasons to visit Queenstown this winter
There's always a perfect reason to visit Queenstown, but for snow buffs, here are five reasons why you should visit in winter 2020.
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