Queenstown, ski adventure capital of New Zealand’s South Island
About Queenstown
Mountain views from Queenstown in New Zealand's South Islan
Surrounded by majestic mountains and situated on Lake Wakatipu on the South Island, Queenstown is considered New Zealand’s premier alpine resort.
It’s a very pretty ski village that services six different ski fields. Whether a family holiday or for the young ones who love to party, Queenstown really does it all.
Getting to Queenstown
Flights to Queenstown are direct from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in New Zealand. In addition, there are fifteen direct flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in Australia.
Where to stay in Queenstown
There’s a plethora of accommodation options in Queenstown catering for every budget and accommodation style: from hotels, to B&Bs, apartments and backpackers.
So whether you want to pay NZ$25 a night or NZ $2,600 for a more luxurious night, you can.
For luxury upmarket, the Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa has deluxe décor, fine dining and in-suite spa baths to soothe tired muscles after a day’s skiing or snowboarding.
The Rees Hotel on Lake Wakatipu also has high-end, luxurious apartments in a breathtaking lakeside setting. Try the locally sourced lavender bath products, endulge is some local produce and wines in the hotel’s restaurant.
Eating out in Queenstown
Pier 19
This is a casual eatery with prices to match in a setting with great wharfside views. Worth the visit.
Botswana Butchery
This reataurant offers the unique experience of ‘build your own plate’ of local beef, lamb or game. Bring a big apetite with you if you choose the Hereford ‘I could be awhile’ whole rib.
Queenstown caters for skiers and snowboarders
Six amazing snow areas cater for every level of skier or snowboarder. There are dedicated areas for beginners while the more advanced can ski the steep slopes and chutes. The very adventurous can even find private powder runs with heliskiing.
Hire equipment in Queenstown at places like Browns Ski Shop who claim that skiing is their passion and snowboarding is too!
Read more about skiing in New Zealand right here at Ski The World.
Cardrona
Mt Hutt
The Remarkables
Visit the New Zealand travel website pages about Queenstown.
