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Key Features
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Lakeside Sophistication
Down at the lakeside, Queenstown presents an intriguing mix of sporty mountain culture and urban style. You’ll find silver service restaurants that thrive on perfectionism and rustic pubs buzzing with sociability. | |
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Adrenalin action
Queenstown’s thrills are legendary. At the extreme end of the spectrum there are bungy jumps and toe-tingling tandem parapent flights. Milder jolts of adrenalin are provided by jet boats, luge rides and helicopter excursions. | |
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Mountain scenery
From the top of Bob’s Peak, which is immediately behind the town, you can experience the full impact of Queenstown’s alpine location. Relish views of the Remarkable Range, Eyre Mountains, Coronet Peak and the Crown Range. |
What To Do
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Queenstown Activities
Skiing, jetboating, rafting, scenic flights, horse trekking, scenic walks, bungy jumping, heliskiing, and more... | |
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Queenstown Scenic Highlights
Lake Wakatipu, Skippers Canyon, Arrowtown, Coronet Peak | |
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Events
Queenstown Spring Carnival, Queenstown Jazz Festival, Silverstone Race to the Sky, Warbirds Over Wanaka, Queenstown Winter Festival |
Before and After
At any time of the year, exploring the South Island is an eye-opening adventure embellished with first class food and wine. For those seeking an escape from work, Wanaka, Fiordland, Central Otago and Mount Cook National Park are all within easy reach of Queenstown.
Try these driving routes:
 | Christchurch - Fiordland - Christchurch (9 Days)
A big self-drive adventure, known as the Southern Scenic Route, takes in Queenstown, Te Anau, Manapouri, Riverton, Invercargill, the Catlins coast and Dunedin. Travellers can look forward to seeing a fossilised forest, seals, historic towns and miles of wild coastal scenery. | |
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Queenstown - Mt Cook - Christchurch (3 Days)
You’ll see mountain landscapes in every direction on this itinerary. Get away from the crowds, immerse yourself in the peace and quiet, explore alpine villages and walking trails. |
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Key Tips
- 4 distinct seasons, with snow in winter and water activities in summer.
- Facilities for up to 1000 delegates, depending on the style of the conference
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- International airport with weekly flights from Sydney year-round, and Brisbane in winter
- Unsurpassed range of outdoor activities
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Planning Essentials
Venues & Accommodation
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The Conventions New Zealand site provides detailed venue and conference services information. There are also Conference Facilities listings on this site which provide a summary of venues. |
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Queenstown Accommodation
Whether you're looking for the exclusivity of a luxury wilderness retreat or the capacity of an international hotel, Queenstown promises a venue to astound you. The alpine landscape has inspired a multitude of accommodation options for style-conscious conference organisers. |
Getting Here
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Plane: The best way to get to Queenstown is by air. International flights from Sydney and Brisbane arrive regularly. Domestic flights takes about 2 1/2 hours from Auckland, 2 hours from Wellington and 1 hour from Christchurch. |
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Bus/Car: Access by road is a scenic option - 5 hours from Christchurch. |
| QUOTE: ECANZ Annual Conference, Millennium Queenstown |
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| "Last year we had 300 people at our Auckland conference and when organising this year's we were concerned the distance would be a barrier. We've been amazed at the response and I am sure it's because Queenstown is a icon destination." |
| QUOTE: John Travolta, July 18, 2001 |
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| "Whenever I get stressed I just want to hop on a plane to Queenstown." |
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