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Through the years Queenstown New Zealand has welcomed pioneers and farmers, gold seekers and adventurers, thrill seekers and holidaymakers and is waiting to welcome you.

Rugged mountains, majestic lakes, crystal clear air, and just so much to do. From bungy jumping to wine trails, jet boating to tramping, dining out to skiing, Queenstown has it all.

HISTORY OF QUEENSTOWN NEW ZEALAND

Queenstown was so named as it was "fit for a Queen" (Victoria), and the name for Lake Wakatipu means "hollow of the giant"

HOLIDAY DESTINATION QUEENSTOWN NEW ZEALAND

ACCOMMODATION QUEENSTOWN NEW ZEALAND

Accommodation in Queenstown ranges from backpackers and camping grounds to luxury high end apartments and five star hotels. Add your accommodation information or experiences. (more...)

RESTAURANTS QUEENSTOWN NEW ZEALAND

A cosmopolitan cafe and restaurant scene is designed to satisfy all palates and all budgets, and the region is renowned for its wines.

ACTIVITIES QUEENSTOWN NEW ZEALAND

Queenstown has a vast range of adventure activities to chose from such as jet boating and bunji jumping as well as more relaxed options such Scenic Flights. In fact Queenstown has been called The adventure capital of the world!

Activities Group photos

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For General Information, advice and Booking services go to Booking

LORD OF THE RINGS QUEENSTOWN NEW ZEALAND

Want to visit these magical places by land or air? Contact trilogytrail.com

MILFORD SOUND NEW ZEALAND

Transport in Milford Sound: Options available in Milford include cruises and nature walks. It takes a full day by road and half a day by air, if you also do the cruise of the fiord which is a popular option. See our Milford Sound Webcam.

SCENIC FLIGHTS FROM QUEENSTOWN NEW ZEALAND

Taking a flight from Queenstown is a spectacular way to enjoy the magnificent scenery which this area as to offer. The prime attractions accessible from Queenstown by air are Milford Sound, Mount Cook and The Glaciers. Mount Cook is New Zealand's highest peak and surrounded by stunning glaciers. The South Island has a number of glaciers and these can be seen either on a glacier flight or on a flight to Milford with Glenorchy Air. Glenorchy Air is rated No one of 108 tours in Queenstown on tripadvisor.

CRUISES ON MILFORD SOUND NEW ZEALAND

We recommend Southern Discoveries at Milford Sound.

Glenorchy Air provides half day trips to Milford with cruise on the the fiord at Milford or two hour short duration visits. All flights go via the glaciers of the Southern Alps. For more information about tours and scenic flights and our Safety Policy see: Glenorchy Air

AIRPORT AND TRACK TRANSPORT FROM QUEENSTOWN NEW ZEALAND

Flying into Queenstown Airport & need transport? Contact Kiwi Shuttles 03 4422207 or 03 4422107

For transport at night see Night Bus

This stunning region really is like no other. Visually arresting natural features share centre stage with vibrant resort towns, rich cultural diversity, primordial heritage areas, striking mountain ranges and sophisticated hospitality. The Southern Lakes scenery and culture has inspired Hollywood movie makers, poets, artists, authors, musicians, and every sort of adventurer as well as more usual everyday people. A rich tapestry of shimmering lakes, rugged mountains and a strong southern culture combines to offer a unique four season destination.