ABOUT QUEENSTOWN

The picturesque town is nestled at the edge of Lake Wakatipu looks like a calm sleepy town, perfect for relaxing. This hides the fact this town is a mecca for action junkies the world over. The historic home of bungee, there are ski slopes minutes away. Heli-skiing, jet boating and snowboarding are all part of the adventures on offer in Queenstown. If it is natural beauty you are after there are daily flights over one the most beautiful gorges in the world, Milford Sound is well worth the day trip on a clear day. This understated town has something for everyone.

GETTING THERE

By air: Queenstown Airport is located 10 kilometres from the town centre.

From the airport:

Taxis: It costs around NZD $20 to the city centre.

Bus: Airport buses are cheap and readily available.

ACCOMMODATION

Queenstown boasts a wide variety of hotels from de luxe through standard to bed and breakfast style accommodation. See the FAQs page for more details about accommodation.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Time: GMT+12.
Language: English and Maori
Climate: The weather in Queenstown will be cold in August, the town is in close proximity to ski fields.
Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD). Exchange rate approx. USD $1 = NZD $1.25 (approximately).
Official tourist website: http://www.queenstown-nz.co.nz/