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Queenstown's natural environment, awe-inspiring landscapes and passionate community have been the inspiration for our region's journey toward a regenerative tourism future. Destination Queenstown has created this page as a hub for you, whether you’re planning to visit, have visited, or simply have a great love for Queenstown, New Zealand. Here you’ll find general information and travel tips as wel
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The Remarkables Market is a lively community hub where you can explore Queenstown’s finest locally-made artisan goodies, handcrafted items, and organic produce 🧁🥦
Located in a rustic red barn and set against the Remarkables mountain range, it’s an ideal destination to spend a slow Saturday morning.
Don’t miss the first market of the season this Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm 🌸
In Queenstown, a small hike rewards you with breathtaking views ✨🥾
Bob's Cove is an iconic destination for both locals and visitors.
Wander through lush beech trees to discover a serene cove looking out towards Lake Whakatipu. Keep your eyes peeled for native species like the kererū, falcon, and tomtit, if you're lucky you might even spot a lizard!
Difficulty: Easy/Medium
Distance: 3km loop
Time: 1.5 hours return (plus extra time for a picnic and wildlife watch)
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With the school holidays just around the corner, we've teamed up with Kidspot NZ to share some inspiration on making the most of Queenstown this spring 🌸
Check out the full guide here: https://kidspot.co.nz/advertorial/top-things-to-do-in-queenstown-this-spring/
Spring has blossomed here in Queenstown, with the gardens and streets bursting with colourful flowers.
Here are a few of our favourite spots to admire the beautiful flowers this Spring:
💐The Lake Esplanade
💐The Queenstown Gardens
💐Arrowtown
Take the time to explore all of the blossom areas this Spring: https://www.queenstownnz.co.nz/stories/post/queenstowns-spring-blooms/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE7hVlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQWkw4NpKM56jQPnbRkq6mrTGNnXL5qd10DtZRSmePf2EzIP-wZ6Lc7W7g_aem_SI2oSjqjEe90Lssf8N675Q🌸
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The countdown is on until the 10 year anniversary of the New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon presented by ASICS 👟
Considered one of the most scenic marathons in the world, there are distances for the whole family so everyone can get involved.
Add this special event to your bucket list: https://queenstown-marathon.co.nz/
Spring is continuing to provide the goods with 30cm + of fresh snow at ski fields across the region ☃️
Make sure your gear is waxed and ready to go for the weekend 🏂❄️
Spring is a special time of year in Queenstown when you can ski in the morning and still have plenty of daylight for an adventure in the afternoon 🌻🌷
Here's your guide to six must-do's off the slopes this spring.
Spring is the season when you can enjoy the best of both worlds: snowy mountains and green valleys. With longer, sunnier days, there's plenty to enjoy before or after hitting the slopes in Queenstown this spring.
What a start to spring at Coronet Peak with 20-30cm of light dry snow across the mountain 🎿❄️
Spring has sprung ☀️❄️
Queenstown’s culinary scene is as vibrant as its landscapes. From cosy craft breweries to charming organic wineries and local eateries, there’s something to delight every palate.
To help you make the most of your time here, Neat Places has put together a curated list of the best spots to wine and dine while you’re visiting the region.
https://neatplaces.co.nz/stories/best-places-to-eat-queenstown
Embrace the essence of spring in Queenstown, where snowcapped mountains and sunny days combine. Spring is a unique season where you can truly do everything that Queenstown has on offer, from skiing to biking, hiking, golf or simply just taking the time to relax and enjoy the food and wine scene.
So, slow down and take the time to experience Queenstown this season with a range of packages to plan your perfect spring stay: https://www.queenstownnz.co.nz/plan/travel-packages/
Our community is the heart of what makes Queenstown so special and from 6 - 15 September we're celebrating Welcome Week, a celebration of diversity and inclusion in the Queenstown Lakes District.
It's a time where we come together as a community to celebrate our people, create a sense of connection and belonging, and care for everyone that calls this beautiful place home🧡
Queenstown has a lengthy ski season from June – October 2024 so there’s still time to perfect your turns ⛷️
Spring brings longer daylight hours, sunny days and playful conditions so it's a great time to learn to ski or test out a new trick 🏂🏼
Planned Queenstown ski field closing dates:
🗻 Coronet Peak: 22 September
🗻 Treble Cone: 29 September
🗻 The Remarkables: 13 October
🗻 Cardrona: 13 October
Let us know in the comments if you're planning a trip to Queenstown this Spring 🌸❄️
*conditions permitting
This week we are celebrating Conservation Week/Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Tūroa here in Aotearoa New Zealand 🏔️🧡
Here are a few ways you can get involved and take action for nature while visiting Queenstown:
🌱Volunteer at an upcoming local planting day
🌱Donate to organisations supporting climate, conservation and biodiversity action in the region
🌱Take the time to pick up any rubbish as you explore the landscape
There's always something we can do to help our environment and the native wildlife that make New Zealand so special 🧡
Learn more about how you can take action for nature at http://loveqt.co.nz/
What's on this Spring in Queenstown? 🌱
⛷️ Winter Games NZ: On now until 8 September
🕺 Snow Machine: 3 - 8 September
🌲 Community Tree Planting: 7, 14, 21 & 26
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💃 Queenstown Salsa Festival: 19 - 22 September
🏃♂️ New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty
Queenstown Marathon: 16 November
Discover the full line up of exciting events on this Spring in Queenstown: https://www.queenstownnz.co.nz/things-to-do/events/
Immerse yourself in Queenstown’s magnificent mountains and warm community this spring. From biking to hiking, skiing or golfing – it’s the ideal season to take your time, explore further and stay a while.
Find more inspiration in our spring travel guide. ⬇
https://www.queenstownnz.co.nz/stories/post/experience-the-slower-side-of-queenstown-this-spring/
📍Jack's Point Trail
📷 Geoff Marks
Congratulations to the Queenstown restaurants acknowledged at the Cuisine Magazine Good Food Awards! 🍴😍 The annual awards celebrate New Zealand's most exceptional restaurants and standout chefs, and we’re incredibly proud to see Queenstown's culinary talents featured in a brilliant lineup
Cuisine Innovation Award 2024
Vaughan Mabee, Amisfield
Hatted Restaurants
Amisfield - 3 hats
Sherwood Queenstown - 2 hats
Aosta Arrowtown - 1 hat
Rātā - 1 hat
Jervois Steak House Queenstown – 1 hat
See all the results at https://www.cuisine.co.nz/awards/
Happy Winter Pride Festival! 🏳️🌈 🎉
For over 20 years, Winter Pride has been a sparkling gem in Queenstown’s vibrant events calendar, celebrating love, inclusivity and diversity. As the largest winter rainbow festival in the Southern Hemisphere, it embraces individuality and the joy of bringing people together.
Bring on an epic line-up of fun on and off-mountain events, and plenty of parties! The fun has just begun, and tickets are available at Winter Pride NZ.🌈
Spring is just around the corner! The days are longer, the sun is warmer, and you can ski, bike and hike all in the same season. 🌱☀️
Experience Queenstown this spring, with our guide to the top ten things to do in this glorious season.
10 ways to love Queenstown like a local this spring. A guide to things to do in Queenstown in spring. Spring activities and events in Queenstown.
An amazing perspective overlooking the tiny township of Glenorchy, framed by towering mountains. 🗻
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Stellar bites and starry nights – the perfect pairing. 🍽️✨
Start your evening with a delicious meal at one of Queenstown's restaurants, then step outside to witness some of the clearest night skies in the Southern Hemisphere. With a bit of luck, you might event catch a glimpse of an aurora.
📷 Lodge Bar & AuthenticAs Starry Night Adventures
Welcome back to the Queenstown/Wānaka Weekly Mountain Update. All resorts are humming after the recent snowfalls, and the season isn't even half-way through yet! Beautiful, fun conditions all over the region with snowfalls to report again this week and exciting months ahead as event season gets underway. ❄⛷🏂
There's another light top up of snow predicted for Thursday night/Friday morning. Saturday's looking fine before another possible top up in the evening that should see even more on Sunday too, especially at high elevations.
Catch all the events and mountain-specific updates in the Snow Report. It's our last one for winter 2024, so thanks for tuning in every week. But don't forget, the Queenstown/Wānaka mountains are all scheduled to open until September/October - so make the most of this snowy season! 🙌
The Winter Games NZ is back for 2024! Catch the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest snow sports event in action from 23 August – 8 September as New Zealand's best snow athletes compete with some of the world’s top winter sporting talent.⛷️
Here’s your guide to what’s on during the Winter Games NZ. ⬇❄
Catch the action in Queenstown and Wānaka from 23 August – 8 September 2024 as New Zealand’s best snow athletes compete with some of the world’s top winter sporting talent.
What a week of bluebird powder days! 🌞❄️ The recent storm that delivered over 50cms has set up the Queenstown/Wānaka ski fields for an unreal August.
Light snow top-ups are predicted tonight and Thursday, clearing by Friday with another possible top-up Saturday evening.
Coronet Peak is covered top to bottom, perfect for early morning First Tracks and natural jump lines. The Remarkables has Homeward Bound and medium and big jump lines open, and the Snow Sports NZ Slopestyle event on Saturday. Treble Cone Ski Area expects another 10cm tonight and Cardrona Alpine Resort, NZ has excellent conditions from top to bottom.
Friday ski day? 😎⛷️❄️
Now we are talking winter! 🏔️💚
Welcome back to the Queenstown Wānaka weekly Mountainwatch update. The snow dances have worked their magic, with up to 50cm of fresh snow falling across the region ❄️
The mountains have been transformed and August is shaping up to a good one on the ski fields 🏔️⛷️ The storm is set to clear out, bringing dreamy bluebird conditions from Thursday across the region.
Go get amongst it!
Cardrona Alpine Resort, NZ, The Remarkables, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone Ski Area
LUMA is a sensory event transforming the Queenstown Gardens every year with an enchanting display of lights and art. But what truly makes the event shine is a thoughtful approach to inclusivity and sustainability.
‘From The Ground Up’ series digs deep into the stories of local businesses making a difference to the environment and their communities.
LUMA Queenstown
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Explore the Southern Way regions with Air New Zealand by flying into Queenstown, Dunedin, or Invercargill, before setting off on the ultimate South Island road trip overflowing with scenery, history and outdoor adventures. When you're ready to head home, fly out from another southern airport for a seamless journey.
Ready to explore? Check out the link for more details. ⬇
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The trails on-piste have been riding beautifully, the parks are pumping and there’s plenty of après-ski goodness to get involved with. Welcome back to the weekly Queenstown/Wānaka weekly Mountainwatch update 🙌❄️
Coronet Peak has Wax Mustang headlining a night ski party tonight. The Remarkables has the Skin to Summit event on Thursday, Cardrona Alpine Resort, NZ has the Park Attack Slopestyle this Saturday, and Treble Cone Ski Area's Summit Slopes are open with some of the best snow on the mountain.
Remember to mark your calendars, the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest snow sports event Winter Games NZ is back for 2024! Catch the action in Queenstown and Wānaka from 23 August – 08 September as New Zealand’s best snow athletes compete with some of the world’s top winter sporting talent.
Don't forget to look up... one of Queenstown's greatest attractions is the night sky. ✨💫 Low light pollution means the celestial display above Queenstown and its surrounds is incredibly vibrant.
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With longer days on the way, there’s more time to soak up the sunshine and aim for that perfect hole-in-one ⛳ 📍 Jack's Point Golf Course 🎥 @jackspointqt
Queenstown's mountains are looking mighty fine after fresh snowfall this weekend! 😍🏂❄ 🎬 Coronet Peak
Welcome back to the Queenstown/Wānaka Weekly Mountain Update. All resorts are humming after the recent snowfalls, and the season isn't even half-way through yet! Beautiful, fun conditions all over the region with snowfalls to report again this week and exciting months ahead as event season gets underway. ❄⛷🏂 There's another light top up of snow predicted for Thursday night/Friday morning. Saturday's looking fine before another possible top up in the evening that should see even more on Sunday too, especially at high elevations. Catch all the events and mountain-specific updates in the Snow Report. It's our last one for winter 2024, so thanks for tuning in every week. But don't forget, the Queenstown/Wānaka mountains are all scheduled to open until September/October - so make the most of this snowy season! 🙌
What a week of bluebird powder days! 🌞❄️ The recent storm that delivered over 50cms has set up the Queenstown/Wānaka ski fields for an unreal August. Light snow top-ups are predicted tonight and Thursday, clearing by Friday with another possible top-up Saturday evening. Coronet Peak is covered top to bottom, perfect for early morning First Tracks and natural jump lines. The Remarkables has Homeward Bound and medium and big jump lines open, and the Snow Sports NZ Slopestyle event on Saturday. Treble Cone Ski Area expects another 10cm tonight and Cardrona Alpine Resort, NZ has excellent conditions from top to bottom.
Welcome back to the Queenstown Wānaka weekly Mountainwatch update. The snow dances have worked their magic, with up to 50cm of fresh snow falling across the region ❄️ The mountains have been transformed and August is shaping up to a good one on the ski fields 🏔️⛷️ The storm is set to clear out, bringing dreamy bluebird conditions from Thursday across the region. Go get amongst it! Cardrona Alpine Resort, NZ, The Remarkables, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone Ski Area
LUMA is a sensory event transforming the Queenstown Gardens every year with an enchanting display of lights and art. But what truly makes the event shine is a thoughtful approach to inclusivity and sustainability. ‘From The Ground Up’ series digs deep into the stories of local businesses making a difference to the environment and their communities. LUMA Queenstown
Time moves a little slower in Arrowtown. 🕑🤍 If you’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting, share your favourite spots to eat, shop or explore - and if you are planning a visit to Arrowtown save this post for inspiration! 🎥 @michellejawabreh
The trails on-piste have been riding beautifully, the parks are pumping and there’s plenty of après-ski goodness to get involved with. Welcome back to the weekly Queenstown/Wānaka weekly Mountainwatch update 🙌❄️ Coronet Peak has Wax Mustang headlining a night ski party tonight. The Remarkables has the Skin to Summit event on Thursday, Cardrona Alpine Resort, NZ has the Park Attack Slopestyle this Saturday, and Treble Cone Ski Area's Summit Slopes are open with some of the best snow on the mountain. Remember to mark your calendars, the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest snow sports event Winter Games NZ is back for 2024! Catch the action in Queenstown and Wānaka from 23 August – 08 September as New Zealand’s best snow athletes compete with some of the world’s top winter sporting talent.
Welcome back to the Queenstown/Wānaka Weekly Mountain Update. It's been a stunning week of sunshine and freezing overnight temperatures with mountains of man-made snow providing great groomed trails. Coronet Peak has night ski this Saturday as well as the usual Wednesday and Friday nights. Cardrona Alpine Resort, NZ now has their Kids School Holiday Festival running, The Remarkables has the Skin to Summit event on July 18th and Treble Cone Ski Area has been grooming top to bottom with some unreal sunrises. Expect sunshine through until at least Friday afternoon, when we should see more top-ups of snow. Tune in to the full Queenstown/Wānaka Mountainwatch report for the latest.
We’re back with the latest Queenstown Wānaka Snow Report and we’re stoked to see that all mountains are riding well with chalky snow and cold temperatures. ⛷️🏂 Coronet Peak has all lifts open and Cardrona Alpine Resort, NZ now has jumps in at Antlers Alley. The Remarkables has the new Shadow Basin chairlift spinning and Treble Cone Ski Area is open from top to bottom. A massive high is sitting off the country delivering cold temperatures and beautiful bluebird days, so get amongst it! When you’re shredding the slopes, remember to take a second to appreciate the ski areas and look after them. 🙌 Tune in to the full Queenstown/Wānaka Mountainwatch report for the lowdown! ❄️🏔️
We’re celebrating a snowy start to July with 20cm-50cm of fresh snow! Here's the weekly Queenstown/Wānaka Mountainwatch Snow Report update. Let's gooooo! ❄️👏⛷️ The storm has delivered the good stuff and set the mountains up for an epic winter season. Over the next week we can look forward to some frosty starts and beautiful bluebird days. Treble Cone Ski Area opened Saturday on a beautiful day which means all four mountains across the region are officially open. More trails and terrain are opening up daily so watch this space for updates. There's some epic days to be had up the mountains - and some epic nights too with night skiing sessions at Coronet Peak kicking off tonight ✨🏂 Word on the street is that First Tracks from 8am-9am is also worth getting out of bed for. Tune in to the full Queenstown/Wānaka Mountainwatch report for the latest.
We’re back with the Queenstown Wānaka weekly Mountainwatch update! ❄️🏔️ The Remarkables, Cardrona Alpine Resort, NZ and Coronet Peak all kicked off the season last week, Snow Farm is now open and Treble Cone Ski Area is opening this Saturday. Huge thanks to all the mountain crews who have worked hard to get a selection of runs, terrain park features and restaurants open for you to enjoy. There’s 5cm of snow predicted from Saturday and then more sunny skies are forecasted for early next week, perfect for hitting the slopes, sightseeing, snow play and learner lessons. ⛷️🏂
The Queenstown/Wānaka Mountainwatch Snow Reports are back for another winter! If you're hitting the slopes this season, these weekly reports are essential for snow updates and information on what's happening across the mountains in Queenstown and Wānaka. We’re kicking off the first episode by celebrating the opening of Cardrona Alpine Resort, NZ, Coronet Peak and The Remarkables. With snowfall over the weekend, frigid overnight temperatures and some mammoth snowmaking efforts, these mountains are all open with great snow on selected trails, and more opening daily. ⛷🏂
Incredible adventures surrounded by snowy vistas. Queenstown is a place like no other. Welcome to Queenstown, the home of winter ❄️
From a pioneering history to paving the way, Shotover Jet Queenstown is embarking on a journey to build the world's first commercial electric jetboat. ‘From The Ground Up’ series digs deep into the stories of local businesses making a difference to the environment and their communities. Shotover Jet
A deep love for the environment and community has turned this once neglected land in Glenorchy, into a net-positive, world-leading eco lodge with a focus on slow travel. Meet The Headwaters. ‘From The Ground Up’ series digs deep into the stories of local businesses making a difference to the environment and their communities. The Headwaters Eco Lodge
In a society where waste is inevitable, local legend Michael Sly views it not as a problem, but as a resource for the community in Queenstown while working to close the loop and change mindsets for good. ‘From The Ground Up’ series digs deep into the stories of local businesses making a difference to the environment and their communities. WastetoWilderness
Queenstown's Remarkables Market is a vibrant and welcoming hub, showcasing local produce, crafts and food, with an ambition to become New Zealand's first waste-free market. ‘From The Ground Up’ series digs deep into the stories of local businesses making a difference to the environment and their communities.
A hotel steeped in history with a vision for a better future, Sherwood's ethos is underpinned by a care for the environment and the Queenstown community. ‘From The Ground Up’ series digs deep into the stories of local businesses making a difference to the environment and their communities. Sherwood Queenstown
Canyon Brewing QT is a small Queenstown brewery with big ideas and aspirations to operate as sustainably and locally as possible. ‘From The Ground Up’ series digs deep into the stories of local businesses making a difference to the environment and their communities.
Let Queenstown awaken your senses and inspire you to go further than you've gone before. Whether you're into chasing steep slopes, exploring our trails, indulging in food and wine, discovering stunning fairways or seeking adrenaline thrills - there are a thousand adventures to be found here of all tastes, tempos and temperatures.
Throughout its history, Queenstown has drawn adventurers of all kinds. From the early Māori and gold miners who carved their way through the most unforgiving corners of our land, to outdoorsmen who ventured into our remote backcountry and tourism pioneers who turned their passion for adventure into experiences to share with the world.
Queenstown has fuelled the imagination for centuries and inspired many to explore. Today we invite you share in our adventurous spirit.
Destination Queenstown has created this page as a hub for you, whether you’re planning to visit, have visited, or simply have a great love for Queenstown, New Zealand. Here you’ll find general information and travel tips as well as plenty of photography and video that help capture the Queenstown experience. We welcome you to share your comments, images and videos. Destination Queenstown doesn’t accept responsibility for the comments of fans on this page and it’s important to note that postings to the Destination Queenstown page are not representative of the opinions of Destination Queenstown, nor do we confirm their accuracy. Posting photos to our wall: Destination Queenstown does not claim any ownership rights in photos that you post on our ‘wall’. However, by posting a photo on our wall you hereby grant to Destination Queenstown a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, revocable, non-transferable, perpetual licence to use, modify, delete from, add to, publicly display and/or reproduce, your photo, including without limitation in any online media formats and through any social media channels, pages or accounts. You can revoke this licence at any time by contacting us in writing at [email protected] and informing us that you no longer want us to use your photo.
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