1. Tour historic Skippers Canyon There are a number of operators that provide half or full day trips into Skippers Canyon, all with informative commentary about the canyon's history, early settlers and its gold mining past. Skippers Canyon tour with Nomad Safaris 2. Take a Queenstown winery tour…
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Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, Queenstown is the Southern Hemisphere’s leading ski destination, with four ski fields located within a 90-minute drive. Situated on the shores of Lake Whakatipu and surrounded by majestic peaks, the town is the perfect balance between a vibrant ski town and…
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Getting to Arrowtown is easy and is well worth the visit as part of your Queenstown winter holiday. Arrowtown is just 20 minutes’ drive from Queenstown or you can catch public transport (bus route #4) from Queenstown's town centre, bus fares are just $2.50 with a Bee Card or $4 with cash. If you’re…
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Surrounded by snowy mountain peaks, and with four ski fields within an easy drive of downtown, Queenstown is the ultimate winter holiday destination. Award-winning restaurants, bars and craft breweries are dotted around the region and there is a huge range of activities to do on and off the ski…
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1. iFLY Indoor Skydiving Where: iFLY Indoor Skydiving, 27 Brecon Street, Queenstown Good for these subjects: Tourism, business studies, science, technology, engineering, maths Timing: Allow 1.5-2.5 hours for talk and flight. Larger groups may need longer. The iFLY team love sharing their tourism…
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Glenorchy’s a paradise for lovers of alpine scenery and the southern night skies. The village sits between the massive Humbolt, Barrier, and Richardson mountain ranges in the mighty Southern Alps. Whether your style’s relaxing with a picnic in idyllic surroundings, or tackling a demanding hike…
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Local Markets The various Queenstown and Arrowtown markets are a must to grab some local produce, freshly baked goods, art, beauty products and handmade gifts to take home. On Saturdays, be sure to visit the Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market on the lakefront at Earnslaw Park, or the seasonal…
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Go for a glorious midsummer hike Arrowtown is nestled at the foot of mountains lined with trails for all abilities. The Arrow River Trail is a relaxing stroll above the Arrow River through woodland and past a waterfall. Ramp things up a notch with a short but steep walk Tobin’s Track, that rewards…
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Who says mountains and beaches don't go together? Queenstown is home many pristine lakes providing swim spots framed by our spectacular mountain landscape. Lake Whakatipu is New Zealand’s third largest lake at 80 kilometres long and covering 293 square kilometres. It has an average depth of 300…
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From skiing to mountain biking, hiking and running, Queenstown serves up a plethora of ways to push the fitness envelope for everyone from beginners on the trail to full-blown athletes on the slopes. Here’s five ways to explore the outdoors and get your heart pumping from winter through to spring…
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