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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.
Venture further, immerse yourself in nature and connect with the land and 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 Family Friendly 16 Jul 2024
Ayrburn's Christmas Wonderland
Opening 29th of June and throughout July, Ayrburn is proud to unveil its boldest move yet, with a...
events Music 21 Aug 2024
Kaylee Bell Night Ski Party
Get yourself slopeside for one of the biggest Night Ski Parties of the season, Kaylee Bell headlines...
events Other 22 Aug 2024
Winter Pride 2024
Winter Pride: the largest winter rainbow festival in the southern hemisphere celebrating love,...
events Music 03 Sep 2024
Snow Machine Queenstown
Welcome to Snow Machine Queenstown! Set across The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and a main arena in the...
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.
How Queenstown is Changing Tourism for Good
Get the lowdown on Queenstown’s journey to become a carbon zero regenerative destination by 2030 and discover how we’re changing tourism for good.
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A Remarkable Market on the Journey to Zero Waste
Queenstown's Remarkables Market is a vibrant and welcoming hub, showcasing local produce, crafts and food, with an ambition to become New Zealand's first waste-free market.
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Meet the Small Brewery Making a Big Impact
Canyon Brewing is a small Queenstown brewery with big ideas and aspirations to operate as sustainably and locally as possible.
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Inside the Net-Positive Headwaters Eco Lodge
A deep love for the environment and community has turned this once neglected land in Glenorchy, into a net-positive, world-leading eco lodge with a focus on slow travel. Meet The Headwaters.
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Turning Waste into a Valuable Resource
In a society where waste is inevitable, local legend Michael Sly views it not as a problem, but as a resource for the community in Queenstown while working to close the loop and change mindsets for good.
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Pioneering the Future of Adventure
From a pioneering history to paving the way, Shotover Jet Queenstown is embarking on a journey to build the world's first commercial electric jetboat.
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A Repurposed 1980s Motor-inn with a Sustainable Ethos
A hotel steeped in history with a vision for a better future, Sherwood’s ethos is underpinned by a care for the environment and community.
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