Queenstown is an exhilarating, year
round, alpine resort, perfect for adventurers and leisure seekers alike.

Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, overlooked by the majestic Southern
Alps, the town was named because "...it was fit for Queen
Victoria." Queenstown is today recognised internationally as New Zealand's
premier visitor destination. Queenstown has more than just breathtaking scenery
and a diverse range of attractions, it's the people visitors find enchanting.
In fact in 1998, Queenstown was again voted Friendliest Foreign City in a poll
of 37,000 readers of Conde Nast Traveler, a top US Travel Publication. Queenstown
first won the award in 1996.

In
the same publication Queenstown was positioned the 14th best city in the
world alongside such names as Vienna, London, Paris and Hong Kong. It was the
only New Zealand destination to rank in the World's top 20.

Queenstown
enjoys four distinct and captivating seasons.

Summer
burns hot under blue skies before cool autumn mornings bring fire to the hills,
trees change to vivid reds and gentle gold’s. Crisp, clear days and miles of
snow covered mountains, make winter a time for snow enthusiasts, before nature
bursts into colourful life in spring.

The
resort boasts a range of activities second to none, all within easy reach of
the compact town centre. The town centre is only one square kilometre in size
and within easy walking distance of most major commercial accommodation

Queenstown offers relaxation at its best. There is gold in them there hills,
and trout in the streams, so try your hand with a gold pan or a fishing rod.
Visit the Arrowtown Museum, one of the best boutique museums in the country
then afterwards explore the Wakatipu Art Trail.

Join the Queenstown Wine Trail and discover
award-winning wines from the World's most southern vineyards. Return to town
and sample the delights on offer in the many shops, cafes and restaurants. As
night falls, get ready to experience the resort's buzzing nightlife, why not
start the evening off with a drink at the Cigar bar in steamer Wharf a very
gay friendly bar and great place to meet

What to do

Queenstown's reputation as the adventure
capital of the world is well earned, you can choose to join in or watch the
massive selection of safe, breath-taking activities. Earth, water or air, there
is something to test and thrill all adventure seekers.

Bungy Jump from the world's first commercial bungy site, swoop and soar in your
own controllable "rocket", whitewater raft or surf, jet boat down canyons, tandem
hanglide or parapente...it simply doesn't stop! Long walks, four wheel drive
treks, or lunch on a majestic steamboat, you choose, it's your holiday

Take a short drive back in time to the
historic gold mining settlement of Arrowtown, or drive the shores of Lake Wakatipu
to discover the beautiful hamlet of Glenorchy, the gateway to the Paradise Valley
and the famous Routeburn walking track

Over the hill but not very far from Queenstown
you will find the peace and tranquility of the small town of Wanaka with its
crystal clear lake and dramatic mountain landscape.

Accommodation in Queenstown ranges from
backpackers and B&B's to apartments and international class hotels and lodges.

Whatever you decide don't be rushed.
Queenstown is a destination which delivers everything it promises... and probably
much more.