10 Cosy Bars in Queenstown

1. Ferg’s Bar 44 Shotover Street, Quee​nstown Escape the snow and warm up with some Ferg Fried Chicken and a great line-up of delicious hot tipples to choose from. Mulled wine is only the beginning, Ferg’s Bar has winter warmers for miles with their Ginger Monkey, Pineapple Grog, and Irish Coffee…

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Après-Ski: Ways to Relax After a Day on The Mountain

With over 150 bars and restaurants across the Queenstown region, you’re never far away from an après-ski adventure. From fine dining and boutique eateries to family-friendly restaurants and iconic burger joints there are eateries for every appetite. Lakeside bars offer extensive local wine lists…

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Queenstown Winter Events Guide

NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival 26 - 27 June 2025 NZ's premier mountain festival event, the NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival showcases the best in adventure storytelling through film and literature. Expect small intimate shows and a friendly social atmosphere that inspires people to dream big and…

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Your Guide to the 2025 Queenstown Ski Season

What’s new on our ski fields Coronet Peak Coronet Peak is Queenstown's closest ski field and New Zealand's first commercial ski area. Located just 20 minutes from downtown Queenstown, you can ski at Coronet Peak from sunrise to night with First Tracks from 8am daily right through to Night Ski until…

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How to Plan a Fun Family Ski Holiday in Queenstown

If you've dreamed about visiting Queenstown for a family ski holiday, this is the year to do it. Here’s your guide to planning a fun family ski holiday in Queenstown. Choose your Queenstown family-friendly ski resort Basing your family in Queenstown for your ski holiday means you can conveniently…

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10 Things To Do in Winter in Queenstown

1. Explore our four ski fields Skiers and snowboarders are well catered for in Queenstown with four world-class ski fields located within a 20-90 minute drive of the town centre, each offering a huge variety of terrain including freestyle and slopestyle parks. Coronet Peak is Queenstown’s closest…

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Savour Winter in Queenstown – a 6-day Travel Itinerary

Queenstown is famous for its spectacular skiing, but there’s so much more you can do here in winter. So, stay longer to experience all Queenstown has to offer, both on and off the slopes. Explore the region’s hidden gems, go deeper, and return to ‘real life’ refreshed. In this six-day itinerary…

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Best Stargazing Experiences In Queenstown This Winter

Winter in Queenstown is a magical time for stargazing enthusiasts. As the temperature drops and the skies clear, low light pollution means the stunning celestial display above Queenstown is incredibly vibrant. Queenstown's Gibbston has claimed the title of "5-billion star accommodation," being…

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