What is the Queenstown Trail? Known in Māori as Ngā Haerenga (The Journeys), the Queenstown Trail is one of New Zealand's 23 Great Rides. It accesses some of the most spectacular scenery in the country including mountain, lake and river vistas that will have you pulling out your camera around…
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Queenstown and the Central Otago region is home to some of the very best bike rides in New Zealand. So, if you’re looking for some of the best biking adventures and bike trails on New Zealand’s South Island, look no further than Queenstown. With its accessible international airport, Queenstown is…
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In Queenstown, a little light exercise is rewarded with big spectacular views. The Whakatipu Basin is a walkers’ paradise. You don’t even need to go far from the town centre to connect deeply with nature and experience some of the best day walks in Queenstown. Queenstown has walking tracks for…
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1. Head outside and dine al fresco The longer spring days mean it’s often warm enough to dine outdoors in Queenstown. Many restaurants have al fresco seating with stunning mountain and Lake Whakatipu views. It's the best time of year to relax lakeside with a cosy blanket and a coffee or to pack a…
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Queenstown’s ski fields stay open until early October (dependent on conditions) and spring is when the locals like to head to the slopes to make the most of the season. Traditionally, the Queenstown-Lakes region sees some of its biggest snowfalls at this time of year, too. If there’s a big dump…
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Hundreds of kilometres of walking trails crisscross Queenstown's landscape, offering endless options to stretch your legs and soak up the views. From short walks to day walks to multi-day Great Walks, here is a taster of the walks on offer to whet your hiking appetite. Short walks Numerous short…
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“We want locals to wake up to a dawn chorus of native birds; to see kea and rock wren regularly when you go into our mountains and kaka in our forests; for nature to return to our region.” That’s Paul Kavanagh’s vision for the future of Queenstown Lakes. Paul Kavanagh is the Project Director of…
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Every day, ski patrolling couple Charlotte and Sam are up at Coronet Peak managing potential avalanches, patrolling the mountain for hazards, helping people in trouble, and learning more skills to keep people safer while they ski. Falling for life in the ski patrol Sam and Charlotte first met on…
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Spring is a unique season when you can do everything Queenstown offers. The valleys burst to life with spring buds to the backdrop of the surrounding snow-capped peaks. The days are warm, and with the sun shining from early morning until around 7-8pm, you can pack a lot of memories into one day…
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September to November Temperatures between 8°C and 22°C Spring in Queenstown is a time for fun and discovery. The green valleys burst with fresh spring buds and green pastures yet are surrounded by snow-capped peaks, heralding the arrival of spring. Spring is a unique season when you can do…
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