Stories

Alice Robinson: Growing up on Coronet Peak

To celebrate the end of a great winter, we met with Alice Robinson, local alpine ski racer and Winter Olympian. Discover why Queenstown was a special place to grow up, what she loves about skiing and what inspired her to get into ski racing.

What's on in Queenstown this Winter

Snow comes to Queenstown’s mountains, attracting Olympic athletes, music, ice hockey, ice climbers and a diverse mix of skiers and snowboarders in search of fun and friendship.

Winter Games NZ 2019 - one month to go!

Winter Games NZ returns to New Zealand’s Southern Alps in spring 2019! Running for 17 days from late August to mid-September, this prestigious – and amazing to watch - international winter sports event attracts leading athletes from around the world.

Six reasons to hit up Queenstown during the Winter Games NZ

The Winter Games NZ deliver its fair share of mayhem and good times as athletes step up on a world stage by day and mingle with crowds of fun by night.

Winter Festival antics to get amongst this year

Fancy doing an obstacle course in your undies when it’s -7 degrees Celsius? How about sliding down a ski slope with your dog?

Ten reasons why you shouldn't miss the 2019 Queenstown Winter Festival

In Queenstown, anything’s possible – and at no time is the town’s quirky personality more evident than during the Real Journeys Queenstown Winter Festival, an annual event that kicks off the snow season and is held over four days in June.

Epic Live Music not to be missed at the Real Journeys Queenstown Winter Festival

Winter Festival in Queenstown is one of the best times of the year to enjoy great live music, and this year will be no exception.

Best stargazing experiences in Queenstown this winter

Stargazing in New Zealand is a captivating experience and whether you’re an astronomy enthusiast or you’re just after the thrill of spotting a shooting star, Queenstown is a fantastic place for stargazing on a clear night.