Queenstown - Adventure paradise in an idyllic alpine resort town
This beautiful alpine town has everything you need to do life at your own pace - bungy jumping, jet boating, and canyoning, or wine tasting, spas, and fine dining.
If adventure is your thing, you're in the right place. Try: bungy jumping, skydiving, white water rafting, jetboating, hang-gliding, luging, horse riding, or canyoning, all in or around Queenstown.
In winter make the most of nearby Coronet Peak, The Remarkables or Cardrona ski fields.
Tour the Central Otago region’s many award-winning wineries, or eat, drink and be merry at an awesome selection of restaurants and bars in town.
Bonus: Take a day trip from Queenstown to the magical Milford or Doubtful Sounds.
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Best known for
adrenaline rushes around every corner
Did you know:
Queenstown is home of the bungy jump!
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activities
events
Fat Freddy's Drop
When: Jan 14, 05:00 PM to 11:59 PM
Where: Joe O'connell Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
Venue: John Davies Oval – Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown
Don McGlashan - Free Flight NZ Tour
When: Oct 21, 09:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Where: 554 Frankton Road, Queenstown
Venue: Sherwood, Queenstown
Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert
When: Jan 19, 10:00 AM to 06:30 PM
Where: 1820 State Highway 6, Queenstown
Venue: Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown
Riverboarding World Championships 2018
When: Oct 22 to Oct 26, 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Where: 48 Hamilton Rd, Queenstown
Venue: Pinewood Lodge, Queenstown
The Upbeats - No Sleep Til
When: Oct 20 to Oct 21, 10:00 PM to 04:00 AM
Where: 49 Shotover Street, Queenstown
Venue: Loco, Queenstown
Melbourne Cup
When: Nov 6, 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: 41 Ballaratt Street, Queenstown
Venue: Pig and Whistle, Queenstown
Fashion Revolution - Queenstown
When: Oct 26, 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Where: 554 Frankton Road, Queenstown
Venue: Sherwood, Queenstown
Shotover Jet Christmas Show
When: Dec 9, 01:00 PM to 06:15 PM
Where: Joe O'Connell Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
Venue: Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown
I Love The 90's With Cocktails
When: Sep 29 to Jan 27, 07:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Where: 47 Camp Street , Queenstown
Venue: Miss Lucy's , Queenstown
Building Better - Series of Tiny Talks
When: Oct 25, 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Where: 554 Frankton Road, Queenstown
Venue: Sherwood, Queenstown
Nearby Hostels
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YHA Queenstown Central
This hostel couldn’t be more aptly named – nestled between the Wakatipu lakefront and Shotover St it’s right in the rapidly beating heart of this famous little resort town of Queenstown. Everything is on your doorstep – cafes, bars, restaurants and the waterfront with all its activities.
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YHA Queenstown Lakefront
If you want to experience the excitement of Queenstown and still get a good night’s sleep, then YHA Queenstown Lakefront is the hostel for you. This lakefront beauty is recently refurbished with modern decor and helpful extras – and it’s only a 10 minute walk to the heart of town.
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YHA Kinloch, Glenorchy
This charming lodge holds its own among the natural beauty of its lakefront surroundings. Enjoy our cosy on-site restaurant, fully-equipped kitchen, hot tub with a view, bikes and fishing rods for hire, kayak trips in the summer, and a TV room for those looking to relax.