Queenstown sits on the shore of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu among dramatic alpine ranges; it’s rumoured that gold prospectors - captivated by the majestic beauty of the surrounding mountains and rivers - gave this now cosmopolitan town its name.
With a smorgasbord of outdoor activities, Queenstown is the home of the ultimate adventure bucket list. There’s skiing in the winter and activities such as bungy jumping, sky diving, canyon swinging, jet boating, horse trekking and river rafting all year round. It has also become a renowned cycling destination, providing everything from easy scenic tracks to backcountry trails, road rides to heli-biking and the Southern Hemisphere’s only gondola accessed downhill mountain biking.
Other destinations in the South Island
Venture to the South Island and you will be met by lofty mountains, stunning lakes, fiords and glaciers – the landscapes here are famous the world over.
- Nelson
- Marlborough
- West Coast
- Christchurch- Canterbury
- Wanaka
- Dunedin
- Stewart Island
North Island
Experience vibrant cities, serene beaches, geothermal hotspots and our awe-inspiring Maori culture in New Zealand’s North Island.
- Northland
- Auckland
- Hamilton-Waikato
- Bay of Plenty
- Rotorua
- Lake Taupo
- Hawke's Bay
- Wellington
