Destination Queenstown

Blurb: Queenstown is often considered to be adventure sports capital of the world as well as one of the world’s premier alpine resort towns. The town gained world wide fame being the birthplace of Bunji Jumping and the central location of the Lord of the Rings films. The greater Queenstown area has a population of around 22,000 with the population of Queenstown itself accounting for about half of that. In peak season Queenstown’s population can bulge to anywhere from 25,000 to 35,000 people due to an influx of local and international tourists. Population: 22,000 in greater Queenstown area. [Floating Population around 35,000 in winter season]

Airport: Queenstown International Airport [ZQN]

Attractions: Bunji Jumping, Gibbston Valley Wineries, Alping Skiing, Skydiving, Snowboarding, Hiking, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Cardona, Wanaka, Adventure Sports, Nightlife, Arrowtown, Jet Boating, Lord of the Rings Tours, Wanaka, Skyline Gondola, Routeburn Track.

Recommended Restaurants: Saffron [arrowtown], Captains Restaurant, Winnies, Roaring Megs, The Winehouse & Kitchen, Wai Waterfront Restaurant, Waitiri Creek Wines.

Recommended Bars: Bardeux. Barmuda, Sky Bar, Winnies, 12 Bar.

Recommended Hotels: Sofitel, Novotel Gardens, Millbrook.

Best Hotel depends on the season and your personal travel needs & tastes.

Climate: Warm Summers, Mild Winters.

Culture: Being a resort town Queenstown is a cosmopolitan place with influences from most major countries around the globe.

Best time of year to travel: All year round: Winter sports season from July through to September. Adventure Sports season November through to March.