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.

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28 Jul
events Family Friendly 28 Jul 2024

Ayrburn's Christmas Wonderland

Opening 29th of June and throughout July, Ayrburn is proud to unveil its boldest move yet, with a...

21 Aug
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...

22 Aug
events Other 22 Aug 2024

Winter Pride 2024

Winter Pride: the largest winter rainbow festival in the southern hemisphere celebrating love,...

23 Aug
events Sporting 23 Aug 2024

Winter Games NZ 2024

The 2024 Winter Games NZ will kick off from the 23rd of August with the much anticipated The North...

03 Sep
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...

16 Nov
events Running 16 Nov 2024

New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon presented by ASICS

Welcome to the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon. New Zealand International Sotheby's Realty...

14 Dec
events Sporting 14 Dec 2024

The WILD Epic Mountain Runs

The WILD is a celebration of the sport of trail & mountain running that takes place in the hills...

18 Jan
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...

01 Mar
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.

 

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