Queenstown is a beautiful destination that can be experienced all year round. Located on the South Island of New Zealand on the banks of Lake Wakatipu and only a 10 minute drive from Queenstown International Airport, it’s an easy trip to such a stunning place.
Winter in Queenstown is excellent and is known internationally for its unique snowboarding and skiing. It is one of the most prestigious destinations for winter ski holidays in the world. The area has over half a dozen ski fields which offer picturesque settings. Some of these include Cardrona, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mt Hutt and Treble Cone and can all be accessed by car.
If you plan to visit during the warmer months then Queenstown has plenty of adventurous activities. Spring from The Kawarau Bridge and try bungy jumping, canyon swinging above the Shotover River, mountain bike riding along the Gibbston River Trail, jet boating in the Shotover Jet, and hiking through Milford Track Guided Walk, Routeburn Track Guided Walk and Alpine Guides Mt Cook. | |  |
.jpg) | | For those who prefer a more relaxing Queenstown experience, visit a luxury day spa – Hush Spa or the Onset Hot Pools sound nice. Play a round of golf at Remarkables Golf Tour or The Hills Golf Club in Arrowtown. Take a tour to one of the 75 wineries where you can enjoy a glass on a vineyard tour.
The Gibbston Valley Winery is located in Central Otago and is renowned for its award-winning wines.There are plenty of other areas around Queenstown to explore, if you have the time. Arrowtown is the closest neighbour and is rich in history. Glenorchy, Lake Wanaka, Kingston and Fiordland are also fabulous destinations for enjoying the scenery, wildlife, shopping and local foods. |
Queenstown is truly the perfect base to enjoy a New Zealand holiday as it enjoys a central location and is within easy reach of many popular South Island tourist attractions.
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