We're talking four seasons of family fun with unbeatable access to the outdoors, and family-friendly stays and eats for all budgets. Combine that with ease of getting around – nowhere is very far – and you’ve got yourself the perfect launchpad for a holiday with kids. A Queenstown Family Holiday…
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The fall is powered by gravity. The ride back up, these days, is powered by the sun. For more than two decades, the return journey back up to the platform from the heart-pumping Shotover Canyon Swing sounded like a car engine because, underneath it all, that was exactly what it was. The original…
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Gibbston is Queenstown's wine country, only a 30-minute drive from central Queenstown, and famous for its pinot noir. Here, you can pair a tasting with a long, relaxed winery lunch. Set aside a slow day to experience the valley of the vines, meandering along picturesque roads, stopping to enjoy the…
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The Guide singled out two things that make Queenstown particularly rewarding for food and wine lovers. Queenstown’s unique terroir – our schist soils, high altitude, and hot summers, create distinctive wines. Our exceptional local produce also earned praise. This guide to the MICHELIN restaurants of…
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In 2021, violinists Benjamin Baker and Justine Cormack founded At the World’s Edge, the chamber music festival also known as AWE. Every spring, for 14 days, the Southern Lakes and mountains come alive with classical pieces written for small groups. Established musicians and talented emerging New…
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Queenstown comes alive at night in winter. From a lively après ski debrief over a local craft beer in a cosy bar, to a magical soak in a steaming hot tub under the stars, dusk is a time to unwind, connect, and explore the evening experiences of this vibrant alpine resort. Winter evenings in…
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Queenstown is an exceptional stargazing destination. Glenorchy at the head of the lake was designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary in February 2025. There are only around 25 of these precious locations in the world – remote, pristine areas with sparse human habitation where you can see the…
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For AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand (AJHBNZ), those leaps have always meant more than just a thrill. For nearly 40 years, the company has helped people face fear, and that same spirit of courage and transformation now underpins its approach to supporting communities and contributing to environmental…
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A family holiday destination that balances adventure with ease, Queenstown is even more magical in winter. The compact town centre with so many family friendly activities nearby, makes entertaining the kids easy and stress free. Queenstown is full of variety for all ages, a place where kids and…
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Winter is the most magnificent season of the year in Queenstown. The snow-topped peaks of the surrounding ranges soar into the crisp midwinter air. By day the skies are often bright and blue, and by night the Milky Way dances overhead. The four ski fields on our doorstep bring the world to…
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