Situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by towering mountains, rugged rivers and majestic lakes, Queenstown is one of New Zealand's most popular resort towns.
Known as “The Adventure Capital of New Zealand”, it has plenty of high energy attractions and heart pumping adventures to tempt even the most extreme adrenaline junkie. There is bungi jumping at the home of the world's first and most famous of leaps, the Kawerau Bridge, jet boating through the spectacular Shotover River canyons, white water rafting in Grade 5 rapids, or skydiving and parapenting over spectacular scenery, plus much, much more including canyon swings, gravity assisted mountain biking and river surfing.
If you are visiting Queenstown for a more relaxing getaway take a spectacular cruise on Lake Wakatipu, a scenic flight over magnificent fiords, glaciers, mountains and lakes, a 4WD tour through the heart of the high country, or visit an abundance of wineries, fashionable cafés and restaurants.
In winter the town draws skiers and snowboarders from all over the world to its popular local ski-fields Coronet Peak & The Remarkables, as well as Cardronna, Treble Cone & The Snow Farm (all less than 1hr away) which offer some of the best and most varied terrain in all of Australasia. And for the more adventurous, try heli-skiing, where you can experience deep snow, freedom and the ultimate alpine adventure on spectacular, untouched terrain.
Queenstown is a sophisticated holiday resort with amenities and excellent shopping right on the lakefront. Entertainment is varied with stylish wine bars, live jazz, top DJ's, award winning restaurants & cafés, and plenty of bars serving locally brewed beer or après ski in front of a roaring log fire.
Queenstown is also the perfect location to base yourself while you explore the wonders of Fiordland and the magnificent Southern Lakes. From imposing mountains, stunning waterfalls and crystal clear lakes, to wild and remote high country and rugged coastline, the huge area surrounding Queenstown offers some of the most spectacular scenery in New Zealand.
