Queenstown (New Zealand)
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Looking for a fun time Queenstown definitely has something for everybody. Built on the beautiful coast of Lake Wakatipu this town also has stunning views of the Southern Alps. It's name comes from the myth of a local gold digger looking at the view of town then saying it is fit for Queen Victoria. And what that gold miner supposedly said is still true to this day.
Queenstown is known for being the centre of adventure and outdoor tourism with options like skiing, jet boating, mountain biking, tramping and is known as the home of the first modern bungy jump. For people that want a more relaxed time should spend their time fly fishing and hiking to enjoy in the area. After a hard day in the outdoors go explore Queenstown absolutely wonderful night life with a few good beers.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
Skiing
- Cardrona Alpine Resort is a good ski resort with vertical from 1,670 m to 1,894 m and has nice facilities for children. This ski resort is located only an hour from Queenstown.
- Coronet Peak is only 18 kilometres from Queenstown and has some amazing views. This area also has excellent snow making equipment, which makes for a longer season then the other areas around Queenstown. There is a combo multi day tickets with The Remarkables available.
- The Remarkables are located on the southeastern shore of Lake Wakatipu and rise sharply into the air. They are only 45 minutes from Queenstown and have a frequent bus service to and from town. There is also a combo multi day tickets with Coronet Peak available.
- Treble Cone is a great ski area that is the off season training area for the national ski teams of Austria and Norway. With a new gondola opening in 2008 more area will open to skiers. There is also great back country skiing to be found at the Treble Cone.
Adventure Tourism
- Jet Boating can be an intense activity and companies like Shotover Jet and Kawarau Jet provide it.
- Bungy Jumping: Jump off the Kawarau Bridge, where the modern bungee started, with A.J. Hackett. Contact A.J. Hackett at phone: 0800 286 495, address: Queenstown Bungy Centre Cnr Camp & Shotover St.
- River Surfing: Experience the water in this great activity with an outfitter like Serious Fun.
- Canyon Swing: Done the bungy and the sky dive and wishing to try something new? Give the Canyon Swing a try for wild time.
- Sky Diving: Go skydiving with companies like Tandem Skydiving or NZ Sky Dive.
- Mountain Biking: Do some fun mountain biking for all levels with Fat Tyre or Gravity Action outfitters.
- Para Gliding is an excellent activity while in town and can be enjoyed with Queenstown Tandem Paraglide company.
- White Water Rafting: Have a wet and wild time on the rivers around Queenstown and for more information click here.
Other Sights and Activities
- Milford Sound is one of the most amazing natural sights in the whole world and is a wonderful boat ride. Milford Sound is a possible day trip from Queenstown.
- Doubtful Sound is another amazing sound just south of Milford Sound.
- Lake Wakatipu is a beautiful lake that Queenstown is located next to.
- Golf: There is a good golf course at the Millbrook Resort.
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting There
By Plane
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is technically located in Frankton and serves Queenstown area. This airport handles more then 700,000 passengers a year and has limited international service to towns like Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Only flights to Sydney are year round. There is daily service to Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington and Rotorua year round. It is possible to take helicopter and charter flights to Milford Sound.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Getting Around
By Car
By Public Transport
By Foot
The town is small enough to enjoy by foot. The wonderful strolls is a nice break from the time spent on buses, trains, cars or planes. Many of the adventure tourism activities provide transportation from their downtown offices.
By Bike
Eat
Sleep
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Queenstown - Discovery Lodge | 49 Shotover Street PO Box 1658 | Hostel | 88 |
| Bumbles Backpackers | Bumbles Backpackers Cnr of Lake Esplanade & Brunswick Sts. | Hostel | 86 |
| Coronet Peak Hotel | 161 Arthurs Point Road | Hotel | 76 |
| Gateway Apartment | 1066 Frankton Road, Queenstown PO Box 1212, Queenstown | Apartment | - |
| Hippo Lodge | 4 Anderson Heights | Hostel | 75 |
| Lake Vista Bed & Breakfast | 62 Hensman Road | Guesthouse | 87 |
| Melbourne House | 35 Melbourne St | Hostel | 73 |
| Nomads Queenstown | Church Street | Hostel | 91 |
| Pinewood | 48 Hamilton Road | Hostel | 75 |
| Thomas | 50 Beach Street | Hostel | 77 |
| Trelawn Place | 35 Watties Track Arthurs Point | Guesthouse | - |
| YHA Queenstown Central Formerly McFees | 48a Shotover Street | Hostel | 79 |
| YHA Queenstown Lakefront | 88-90 Lake Esplanade Queenstown | Hostel | 76 |
Work
Learn
Keep Connected
Internet
There are several internet bars located around the downtown area.
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