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Nau mai, Haere mai. Welcome to Queenstown.
Nestled amidst New Zealand's spectacular alpine landscapes, Queenstown offers more than just a getaway. Immerse yourself in nature and connect with our landscapes and warm community. Queenstown invites you to slow down, experience more and become a temporary local.
In Queenstown, it's not just about the present, it’s about the future too. Learn more about Queenstown’s regenerative future and 2030 carbon zero ambition here.
Welcome to our backyard. Let's keep it special.
What's On in Queenstown
events Music 31 Dec 2024
Queenstown New Year's Eve Fireworks
Bring in 2025 by joining us for the Queenstown New Year fireworks and celebrate with a bang! Our New...
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events Music 18 Jan 2025
Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert - Queenstown
Greenstone Entertainment are proud to present the return of the Summer Concert Tour to the stunning...
events Food & Drink 01 Feb 2025
Gin Fest Arrowtown
Gin Fest Arrowtown, returns in 2025 for another unforgettable day of gin, music and community! Join...
events Sporting 27 Feb 2025
New Zealand Open
The 104th edition of the iconic New Zealand Open is set to take place once again at the majestic...
events Biking 01 Mar 2025
The Motatapu
This is a bucket list event with stunning courses offering challenging yet achievable distances for...
Travel to a Thriving Future
In Queenstown, everyone wants to keep this place special.
Queenstown Lakes is aiming to be a carbon zero visitor economy by 2030. The Queenstown Lakes regenerative tourism plan is centered around people and place, and sets out to ensure that everyone can enjoy this place for years to come. We would love for you to join the mission, get involved, and use the stories to inspire other destinations. You can learn more here.
The Ripple Effect of Regeneration at Aro Hā
Aro Hā wellness retreat has championed regenerative tourism practices since it opened in 2014 from the way the retreat is built, to the immersive experience they offer.
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Kinloch Wilderness Retreat: Retreat in Nature and Discover Your Nature Within
Sustainability wasn’t a word that was used in the early days – it was just a matter of common sense.
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Appellation Wine Tours: Going further, exploring more, emissions free
Appellation Wine Tours prides its business on going further, exploring more of Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago. Now these tours aren’t only enjoyable, they’re on the road to an emissions free future.
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Three Ways Visitors Are Giving Back to Queenstown
Discover three easy ways you can make a positive impact during your stay and how your visit can help preserve Queenstown's natural beauty for generations to come.
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Mana Tāhuna: from a small seed of hope to a flourishing future
A passion to preserve the Queenstown Lakes for future tamariki (children) and mokopuna (grandchildren), has been the driving force behind Mana Tāhuna Charitable Trust's focus on restoring biodiversity around Whakatipu basin. A small seed of hope, planted by whānau Māori ki...
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Shining the Light on LUMA’s Commitment to Inclusivity and Sustainability
LUMA is a sensory event transforming the Queenstown Gardens every year with an enchanting display of lights, music and performances. But what truly makes the event shine is a thoughtful approach to inclusivity and sustainability.
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Peregrine Wines: Land, Birds and Pinot
The story of Peregrine Wines goes deeper than the accolades and blissful tastes of pinot noir the region is well known for. Its vines are rooted in kaitiakitanga – guardianship for the land.
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