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Trip Planner :  South Pacific  /  New Zealand  /  South Island  /  Otago Region  /  Queenstown

Queenstown

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Shallow Bay
Sheltered in an inlet of Lake Wakatipu, the resort town of Queenstown enjoys a strong reputation for its adventuring and skiing opportunities. With extensive and impressive surrounding mountain ranges, the area boasts a wealth of vantage points and numerous chances to enjoy ever-popular snow sports at centers nestled near the top of the snowcapped mountains. For a more relaxing, warmer, and cerebral Queenstown holiday, head to the wine producing region--said to be the most southerly in the world--and walk through the protected nature reserves surrounding the town. Plan the details of your Queenstown holiday and any onward adventuring with our easy-to-use New Zealand holiday maker app.
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    FROM $130 BOOK WITH VIATOR Milford Sound Coach Tour with Lunch from Queenstown
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    FROM $148 BOOK WITH VIATOR Central Otago Wine Tour from Queenstown - Includes 4 Vineyards, Lunch & Wine
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    Popular things to do in Queenstown

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    Spa
    Spas
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour
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    Entertainment Center
    Skyline Queenstown
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
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    Boat Tour
    Boat Tours & Water Sports
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Queenstown

    Milford Sound ©
    Water Body
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    Te Anau
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Hollyford Track ©
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    Fiordland National Park
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Kepler Track ©
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    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Te Anau Glowworm Caves ©
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    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Tours in Queenstown

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    Speed Boats Tour
    Speed Boats Tours
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
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    Helicopter Tour
    Helicopter Tours
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Off-Road Tour
    Off-Road Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Photography Tour
    Photography Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 5 hours

    Hidden gems in Queenstown

    Peregrine Wines ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Peregrine Wines
    4.4
    Duration: 1 hour
    Ben Lomond Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    Ben Lomond Track
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Queenstown Hill ©
    Hiking Trail
    Queenstown Hill
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Browns Ski Shop
    Ski Area
    Browns Ski Shop
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Trails in Queenstown

    Queenstown Trail
    Biking Trail
    Queenstown Trail
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Mt Crichton Loop Track
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    Mt Crichton Loop Track
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Lake Alta Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    Lake Alta Track
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Greenstone and Caples Tracks ©
    Hiking Trail
    Greenstone and Caples Tracks
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours

    Shopping in Queenstown

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    The Bead Shop ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    The Bead Shop
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Remarkable Sweetshop - Queenstown ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    The Remarkable Sweetshop - Queenstown
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Remarkables Market ©
    Flea Market
    Remarkables Market
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Barn ©
    Antique Store
    The Barn
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Featured attractions

    The Ivy Box ©
    Art Gallery
    The Ivy Box
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Zipline
    Zipline
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Beer Tasting / Tour
    Beer Tastings & Tours
    4.9
    Duration: 5h 30 min
    Queenstown Gardens
    Garden
    Queenstown Gardens
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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    Where to stay in Queenstown

    Skyline Queenstown ©
    To enjoy views of Lake Wakatipu in a luxury setting, try one of the many boutique and long-established hotels of the downtown area. As a resort town, Queenstown also offers a range of more modest accommodations, ideal for adventurers, backpackers, and those eager to spend more time outside than in. These come in the form of hostels, rental apartments, campsites, and suburban motels. A good local bus service provides connections between the downtown and suburban areas, and out to the surrounding attractions, and many accommodations offer package tours.
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