Queenstown Travel Guide

Places to Visit in Queenstown

It can be quite nice to just amble around the streets in a new place, but sometimes it's a wise move to come up with a plan. Grab your travel itinerary — we have loads of excellent ideas for your impending Queenstown holiday.

If your stomach flips at the mention of heights, a visit to Skyline Gondola is a fabulous opportunity to face your fears. Sit cozily inside the compartment while scenic views keep you distracted! Adventurers in this destination have an abundance of choice. Study the impressive range of bushes, herbs, trees and vines at Queenstown Gardens. If you're after a challenge, try pronouncing their botanical names! Still got time to spare? You'll uncover more than a few things to keep you busy at Steamer Wharf! This pleasant tourist area is bursting with attractions and activities to fill your day.

Popular Activities for your Queenstown Holiday

Life is either a magnificent adventure or nothing at all, so why not embark on some new and exciting experiences?

Jump-start your trip to Queenstown by trying out some of these things to do:

• Skippers Canyon 4-Wheel-Drive Adventure
• Amazing Jet Boat Experience
• Queenstown Adventurer Half Day Canyoning Trip
• Small-Group Segway Bay Ride
• Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Explorer
• Wakatipu Basin Lord of the Rings Safari Tour

For even more options, go to our Queenstown things to do page.

Queenstown Accommodation

Expect a huge range of accommodation when you visit Queenstown. With no less than 94 properties available, it won't be too difficult finding a comfortable place to sleep for your next luxury getaway or cheap holiday.

Those with a taste for the finer things in life will feel perfectly at home at the Matakauri Lodge (569 Glenorchy Road) and the Azur Luxury Lodge (23 MacKinnon Terrace). If you're after more budget-friendly options, the Queenstown Holiday Park & Motels Creeksyde (54 Robins Road) or the Pinewood Lodge - Hostel (48 Hamilton Road) might better serve your needs.

Nearest Airports to Queenstown

Preparing for your trip to Queenstown? Wondering where you'll be landing? Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) is your most convenient option. Once you've unbuckled your seatbelt and wandered out of the gate, you'll be 4 miles (6 km) from all the action.

*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2017, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.