Queenstown
Located in the southwest corner of the South Island, surrounded by majestic mountains and set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu setting the perfect backdrop for a holiday full of adventure & discovery.It's also a great base for sightseeing trips to the Central Otago region
PROXIMITY
- 2 hour flight from Auckland.
- 1¼ hour flight from Wellington and 1¾ hour flight from Christchurch
- 2½ hour drive from Invercargill and 3¾ hour drive from Dunedin
STAY
- There’s a huge range of accommodation styles to suit every age and stage, style & budget. Some of our favourite places to stay include:
- The Central Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter
- Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront
- Millennium Hotel Queenstown
- Scenic Suites Queenstown
- Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown
- Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
- The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter
- Rosewood Matakauri
- Garden Court Suites & Apartments
SEE + DO
There’s an endless array of adrenaline activities for every thrill seeker & if you’re after a slower pace there’s plenty of recreational activities too.
- Take to the air and view the stunning alpine & lakes from above
- Embark on a leisurely lunch cruise across spectacular Lake Wakatipu onboard the “ Spirit of Queenstown
- Visit Walter Peak High Country Farm and learn about farming lifestyle through a guided tour
- Be carried high over Queenstown in a gondola and take in the breathtaking aerial views.
- For true relaxation indulge in a soothing spa.
- Take a wine tour and enjoy divine wines & cuisine.
- Enjoy a guided Twilight Craft Beer & Wine Tour around Queenstown & Gibbston
- Head to one of Queenstowns gorgeous golf courses for a round
- Experience how it feels to fly with indoor skydiving at iFLY Queenstown
- Gather up the courage & do a bungy jump
- Stroll through the Queenstown Gardens and enjoy the beautiful blooms.
- Travel back in time & visit the historic gold-mining settlement, Arrowtown.
- Take a unique, breathtaking Queenstown Jet boat ride through dramatic and narrow canyons at high speed and hold on tight for the famous 360˚ spins and more. This is an experience like no other
- Experience spectacular Milford Sound, from thundering waterfalls to sky-high mountains and lush rainforests on a full day Milford Sound Cruise from Queenstown
- Take a ride in the Ultimate 4WD off - roader, rock climbing, cliff dropping and drifting around a specially designed course
- Learn how it feels to literally fly on water with a ride on a 4 seater jet sprint boat ride