Queenstown is picture-perfect and is renowned for having plenty of adrenalin packed activities to take on, so make sure you’ve pep talked yourself up to conquer your fears once and for all when you stay in one of our Queenstown hotels!
HistoryQueenstown was so named because its beautiful scenery was seen as "fit for Queen Victoria". After European settlers arrived, Queenstown became a gold mining town in the 1860s. However, in more recent history, the city has become famous for its extreme sports scene, with the world's first ever commercial bungy jump taking place in Queenstown in 1988.
Things to dodrenalin junkies can choose from activities like bungy jumping, jet boating, white-water rafting, river surfing and canyon swinging. But don't worry if you’re not quite ready to face your fears, there’s still heaps to do in Queenstown that doesn’t involve breaking a nail.
Snow bunnies will love travelling here between June and October because the ski fields offer some epic slope action. However, if you're not able to make it during the snow season, you can take a stroll along the shores of Lake Wakatipu any time of year. With crystal clear lakes and the mountains as a backdrop, the sight doesn’t get much better than this.
Shopping and DiningShopaholics will adore the international and local designs in Queenstown. So why not keep yourself warm with a souvenir or two and invest in some sheepskin clothing? After a long day of shopping there’s no better way to unwind than a bite to eat and Queenstown tops the scales. With superb food and wines to indulge in, you’ll be ordering seconds everywhere you go! Before returning to your hotel, pop into a bar or two, and get acquainted with the real buzz of this vibrant town.
Getting here and aroundTo get here, jump aboard one of these cheap flights to Queenstown and then get around by bus without any hassles.
So what are you waiting for? Book your Queenstown accommodation with us now and start packing for the adventure of a lifetime!