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Destination Queenstown
Email:
queenstown@xtra.co.nz
Website:
www.queenstown-nz.co.nz

Queenstown i-SITE Visitor Centre
Email:
info@qvc.co.nz
Website:
www.queenstown-vacation.com


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Population: 20,000 | Area: 4,578km2
 
 
 

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Sensational in any season

Long summer days blonde the tussocks, throwing the hills open to mountain bikers and hikers. The brilliant reds and golds of autumn colour the trees, inspiring photographers and golfers alike. In winter, snow transforms the region into a remarkable alpine playground for skiers and snowboarders. Spring brings the spark of fresh green to the landscape - a time to celebrate life with a cruise on the lake or an invigorating bungy jump.

In any season, you can count on stylish accommodation, designer shopping and marvellous cuisine experiences. Queenstown's compact downtown area is a cosmopolitan hub that's relaxed during the day and huge fun at night.





Key Features

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Larger-than-life scenery
From crystal clear Lake Wakatipu across to The Remarkables mountain range, Queenstown’s environment is majestic, awe inspiring and almost unbelievable. Catch the gondola up Bob’s Peak to discover this view.

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A treasured land
Queenstown has always attracted people on a quest. First came the Maori, seeking pounamu (jade). Gold prospectors followed and today, the quest for high adventure and sublime relaxation attracts people to Queenstown.

Nevis Highwire Bungy

Adrenalin buzz
Queenstown’s wildly exciting environment is irresistible to adventure seekers. In the ‘Adventure Capital of the World’ you’ll find adrenalin-stirring, sanity-reducing exploits of the most extreme kind.

Key Tips

  • Queenstown airport welcomes daily flights from New Zealand’s main centres and several flights each week to/from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
  • The downtown area of Queenstown covers less than 2 square kilometres. Most shops and restaurants are within easy walking distance.
  • Four golf courses (three eighteen-hole and one nine-hole) provide spectacular and varied terrain. Clubs, trundlers and carts can be hired.
  • You won’t need a suit or tie in Queenstown. But be ready with warm clothing - mountain weather can change quickly.



MEMORY:
Submitted by Ella from Australia
" Everywhere you look you and see the Southern Alps, Lake Wakatipu is brilliant blue in the background, and the air is clean and fresh. "
 
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Related Links
www.newzealand.com Pages
•  Queenstown Airport
Find out about Queenstown Airport's facilities and transport options to the city.
•  New Zealand Food and Wine
Take a gourmet journey through the North and South Islands and discover your appetite for New Zealand.
Other Sites
•  Winter Games NZ website
AD51 Jet Boating Shotover River FSS
A jet boat ride on the Shotover River is an exhilarating and exciting trip.

Seasonal Tips

DURING YOUR VISIT

Summer in Queenstown is relatively hot and very dry. At 45° south, the summer days are long with dawn breaking as early as 5.30am and the sun setting as late as 10.30pm. It’s a fantastic time to pack a gourmet picnic lunch and find a beach at the edge of the lake. Or climb into the hills as high as you dare for massive views of the mountains, lake, rivers and valleys.


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