Stories

The New Zealand Open: A Brief History

World class golf courses, a settled climate, spectacular scenery, award winning food and wine, and accommodation to suit every taste, Queenstown's golf offering is unparalleled. At no point is this more apparent than during the NZ Golf Open, which has been hosted in the region since 2007.

Queenstown Spring Events Guide

Spring in Queenstown is a the time when you get the best of both worlds. The ski fields stay open until late September/early October, the golf courses are back in action, and the warmer weather makes it perfect for a lake cruise or day biking the Queenstown Trail. Read on to find out what’s happening this spring in Queenstown.

15 Reasons to Visit Queenstown in 2020

It's always a good time to visit Queenstown, with exciting events, festivals and fun to be had throughout the year. Between award-winning restaurants, festivals, sporting events, skiing, mountain biking and all the adrenaline activities one could ever hope for, there’s excitement to be had every day in Queenstown. Here are our fifteen top reasons to visit Queenstown in 2020.

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.

Queenstown welcomes the 100th NZ Golf Open

Professionals, amateurs, past winners, celebrities and golfing heroes are gearing up to join the field in celebration of the 100th New Zealand Open Championship.

Top Things To Do in Autumn

Gorgeous golden and red hues dominate the hills around Queenstown in autumn, and contrast strikingly with the deep blue of our lakes and rivers. Check out some of the top things to do during this beautiful season.

Four Decades of Winter Wackiness: Queenstown Winter Festival

The winter season in Queenstown is synonymous with buzz and energy. The buzz is no more keenly felt than in the weeks leading up to the region’s ski field’s tantalizing announcements of opening dates, as the surrounding mountains get their first coats of snow.