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Queenstown Shopping Walking Trail

Compact and cosmopolitan Queenstown packs a punch on the shopping front. From international designer brands, the best in New Zealand fashion, outdoor gears galore, and some smaller gems along the way, follow this trail to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

From Decadent to Divine: Shopping in Queenstown

Forget about souvenirs, Queenstown’s shopping precinct caters for fashionistas young and old alike.

Why Autumn is a Great Time to Visit Queenstown

Autumn is a great time to visit Queenstown, when the colours are bolder, the wine is juicier, and the food tastes even better. Here's some inspiration on how to spend an autumn weekend in Queenstown.

Hidden Hikes to Explore in Arrowtown

Arrowtown is the gateway to many walking tracks and well-known hikes such as The Sawpit Gully Loop, Millennium Track and Tobins Track but that’s just the start of what’s on offer. If you’re looking for a real hill to climb look no further than Arrowtown’s secret peaks.

Kate Fluker's Top 6 Autumn Trails in Queenstown

Get your adrenaline pumping on some of Queenstown’s best biking tracks.

The Bustle of Queenstown's Wine Harvest

The next time you crack open a good bottle of Central Otago wine, imagine all the skill and hard graft that went into creating it, from planting the vines, to the frantic harvest period during autumn.

The Best Places to See Autumn Colours

The days are a little cooler in autumn, so don your scarf and jacket and venture out in search of the gorgeous foliage that turn Queenstown into one of the best autumn displays in New Zealand.

Exploring Queenstown by Bike

With almost endless riding opportunities and spectacular vistas around every corner, Queenstown is a dream destination for cyclists both on and off road. From leisurely lakeside jaunts and winery tours, to super-scenic road routes and backcountry MTB trails.