The Remarkables Market

Every Saturday from September until April 

The Remarkables Market is the place to discover Queenstown's best locally-made food, handmade crafts and fresh produce. Located in a large red barn, framed by the Remarkables mountain range, the market is the perfect spring Saturday morning excursion.

The team at the Remarkables Market have a hefty goal of becoming New Zealand's first zero-waste market. Their convenient mug library means you don't have to remember a reusable cup. Pack your picnic basket and check out the Remarkables Market every Saturday from 9am-2pm. 

A busy playgorund with a market in the background, set in front of the Remarkables mountain range
Remarkables Market

Queenstown Writers Festival

2025 Dates TBC

The Queenstown Writers Festival brings readers together over a shared love for stories, kupu and kōrero. Held over three days at Te Atamira, this year’s festival will be the biggest yet with 20 visiting writers, including non-fiction writers, poets, novelists, children’s writers, Kiwi icons, and literary legends. Get excited for writing workshops, a book launch, panel discussions, a writing competition and the return of the popular Sampler Session featuring local writers.

 

New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon

15 November 2025

The 'World’s Most Beautiful Marathon' incorporates 42.2km, 21km and 10km events and a 2.2km kids run option. The course takes in the best highlights of the Queenstown Lakes region on mostly hard-packed cycle trails. Afterwards, celebrate your achievements at one of Queenstown's restaurants or bars. 

The event supports Queenstown Trails, with a portion of your entry fee going towards a $30,000 donation to the charitable trust that helps maintain and develop trails throughout our region. There's the option to add a personal donation when registering. To find out more or to secure your spot, see here.

Queenstown Marathon Runner on the Lower Shotover Bridge
Queenstown Marathon Runner

Plan your Queenstown local experience

Stay a bit longer to experience all Queenstown has to offer this spring – find ways to immerse yourself in Queenstown’s natural beauty and connect with the locals in our 6-day travel itinerary. 

As you explore Queenstown, share your experiences with us on Instagram by tagging #QueenstownLive.