Queenstown, New Zealand

A holiday in Queenstown, New Zealand provides something for everyone - whether you're young and single, looking for an action-packed holiday; a family looking for some family fun; or an older person interested in the spectacular scenery provided by the South Island. Located in the south-west of New Zealand's South Island, a Queenstown holiday provides everyone with plenty of things to do.

Fabulous restaurants and many wineries in the region offer an abundance of sensational food and wine. During summer, with Queenstown weather usually balmy and the sun setting as late as 10.00pm; why not enjoy dining alfresco-style at one of the many sidewalk cafes and restaurant gardens?

During winter, many restaurants stoke up their roaring log fires and food and wine becomes more hearty - a perfect time to enjoy one of New Zealand's famous Pinot Noirs.

Shopping in Queenstown is one of many things to do, with downtown Queenstown providing a compact and picturesque shopping village. You'll find many international labels alongside some wonderful local designers, with shops open seven days a week.

You can also join one of the many organised day tours from your Queenstown accommodation. The Southern Lakes Region and Milford Sound areas are both located just hours away and make an ideal one-day tour destination. The Southern Lakes area is especially spectacular and a visit to the famous Mt Cook will most certainly take your breath away.

Take a look at a Queenstown map showing the surrounding areas to get a better understanding of all that Queenstown has to offer.

Queenstown Shopping

Shopping in Queenstown is an enjoyable activity, since the shopping area is charming and quite compact, offering a wide variety of products, including international designer clothing for men and women, arts, jewellery, leather, wool products and homewares.

There are a number of organised food and wine tours that can be taken out of Queenstown. These tours provide a combination of sightseeing and wine tasting in the surrounding region, with a small group of people and expert guides. Wine tours depart every day and include a number of South Island wineries.