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Famous Cocktails and Where to Find Them

Queenstown is known far and wide for its super fun nightlife. The compact town centre makes it easy to explore different bars and find your favourite cocktails. Here are some great places to try downtown and beyond.

Safely Hiking in Queenstown

Queenstown’s geography, flora and fauna, historic trails, short walks, and day hikes within an easy reach of the town centre, make it a popular destination year round for walkers and hikers.

Queenstown by Horseback

Horse riding is the ideal way to connect with nature while you explore Middle-earth or go deep into the high country as you venture into rural Queenstown.

History of Skiing and Snowboarding

People come from all over the world to experience Queenstown’s world class ski resorts, but not many know that its snow sport history can be traced all the way back to the region’s first gold rush.

Queenstown’s Pioneering Beginnings

Queenstown’s history is as ancient and remarkable as the mountain range it is famous for.

Find Yourself in a Filmset

Queenstown is home to some of New Zealand’s most dramatic scenery and its towering mountains, ancient beech forests and glacial fed rivers have provided inspirational backdrops for many productions, with filmmakers and Hollywood stars alike falling under its spell.

Family Fun in Queenstown

From blood-pumping thrills, to scenic bike rides, Queenstown has all ages and stages covered for your next family holiday.

The Bustle of Queenstown's Wine Harvest

The next time you crack open a good bottle of Central Otago wine, imagine all the skill and hard graft that went into creating it, from planting the vines, to the frantic harvest period during autumn.