One of New Zealand's most popular resort towns, sought-after Queenstown is definitely a stop not to be missed on your holiday or vacation - enjoy the adventure activities, the mountain views and the lively atmosphere of the town.

Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, this accommodation is surrounded by the rugged mountain peaks of the Remarkables. Queenstown is an ideal base from which to explore the magnificent Southern Lakes and Fiordland region.

 

Known as New Zealand's Adventure Capital, Queenstown offers a multitude of year-round outdoor activities ranging from bungy jumping and whitewater rafting to parapenting and jetboating. Queenstown's compact centre is only one square kilometre, with amenities and shopping within easy walking distance. Nightlife is varied with a casino, live bands, nightclubs and bars open until the small hours.

 

For those who prefer the quieter side of life, the area offers a multitude of trail walks, lake cruises and fashionable cafes and restaurants from which to watch the crowds stroll by.

 

During winter, Queenstown's popular ski areas are a magnet to skiers and snowboarders alike, while Lake Wakatipu provides year-round boating and fishing. Enjoy a cruise on the lake aboard an historic steamship, visit a high country sheep station, or take a mini coach into the breathtaking Skippers Canyon, steeped in goldmining history.

 

Surrounding Region – the Southern Lakes

One of the most diverse and physically beautiful on earth, the Southern Lakes region is renowned for a breathtaking mix of terrains; from rugged mountains to a wild and deserted coastline, golden hill country to crystal alpine lakes. In Queenstown and Wanaka, the surrounding mountains rub shoulders with the final glaciated flourish of the Southern Alps.

 

Originally established during the goldmining days, Arrowtown provides a reminder to day gone by with its memorabilia of the era as well as boutiques and cafes.

 

The town of Wanaka is located on the shores of the lake of the same name where the crystal-clear waters of New Zealand's fourth largest lake reflect the snow-capped peaks of Mt Aspiring National Park.