Queenstown - Adventure paradise in an idyllic alpine resort town
This beautiful alpine town has everything you need to do life at your own pace - bungy jumping, jet boating, and canyoning, or wine tasting, spas, and fine dining.
If adventure is your thing, you're in the right place. Try: bungy jumping, skydiving, white water rafting, jetboating, hang-gliding, luging, horse riding, or canyoning, all in or around Queenstown.
In winter make the most of nearby Coronet Peak, The Remarkables or Cardrona ski fields.
Tour the Central Otago region’s many award-winning wineries, or eat, drink and be merry at an awesome selection of restaurants and bars in town.
Bonus: Take a day trip from Queenstown to the magical Milford or Doubtful Sounds.
at a glance
Best known for
adrenaline rushes around every corner
Did you know
Queenstown is home of the bungy jump!
Don't leave without
a spin on the Shotover Jet
stories
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YHA Wanaka's central location boasts views of the lake and mountains. Cosy and sociable, this is the ideal backpacker hostel for discovering all of Wanaka's activities and adventures.
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YHA Queenstown Lakefront offers lakeview accommodation for families, groups and backpackers. The modern hostel is a short stroll from the CBD with a large kitchen and social areas.