Queenstown NZ

26/04/2025

Queenstown is the perfect spot to relax and rejuvenate with our fresh alpine air, world-class wellness retreats and hot tub experiences. ♨️

Here's your guide to a restorative trip in the mountains. ⬇️

It’s time to take some time for you. If you are looking for a restorative trip to the mountains, read on. Relax, reset and revitalise yourself in Queenstown this autumn.

25/04/2025

Queenstown is a dream destination for cyclists with endless riding opportunities and spectacular vistas around every corner.

From leisurely lakeside jaunts and winery tours to backcountry MTB trails, you're spoilt for choice.

Tag a friend that needs to explore 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.

25/04/2025

Experience the Magic of LUMA Enchanted at The Kiwi Park in Queenstown this winter.

This night walk is a curated experience designed to bring you closer to the natural world with interactive installations and fantastical sculptures.

With small groups and a timed entry, everyone can enjoy the event.

Get your tickets here ➡️ https://luma.nz/

LUMA Queenstown

22/04/2025

Queenstown’s natural landscapes have long been a muse for artists, and Te Atamira Arts and Cultural Centre provides a space where creativity thrives.

Supporting emerging artists and creating an inclusive, welcoming environment, Te Atamira is shaping the creative identity of Queenstown and inspiring a deeper sense of belonging for everyone who visits.

‘From The Ground Up’ series digs deep into the stories of local businesses making a difference to the environment and their communities.

21/04/2025

Today is Earth Day and this year's theme of 'Our Power, Our Planet' encourages everyone to unite behind renewable energy generation for the benefit of our power, our people, and our place.

Queenstown has an ambitious goal of becoming a regenerative tourism destination with a carbon zero visitor economy by 2030, and renewable energy will help play a huge part in achieving this goal.

Make a commitment to look after our special place for now and future generations.

20/04/2025

The colourful Arrowtown Autumn Festival is on this weekend from 24-27 April with 40 events over four days.

Join us in celebrating Arrowtown's unique and colourful history with great food and wine, arts, music and the annual parade as a highlight.

The four day festival features free and ticketed events. View the full programme here: https://www.queenstownnz.co.nz/event/arrowtown-autumn-festival/1278/

19/04/2025

Your invitation to aurora season. Cosmic colours are just around the corner in the Queenstown region.

📍Lake Whakatipu

Tag a friend who needs to experience this 🌟

17/04/2025

Happy Easter from Queenstown. If you're here over the long weekend, you'll be seeing the gorgeous autumn foliage putting on a show throughout the region.

Here's some of the best places to see the autumn colours in Queenstown. ⬇️🍂

The days are a little cooler in autumn, so don your scarf and jacket and venture out in search of the gorgeous foliage that Queenstown offers.

17/04/2025

Located at the southern end of Lake Whakatipu, Kingston is a great spot to stop for some fresh air, a bite to eat, or just soak up the views.

Plan your day trip from Queenstown with this guide of things to do in Kingston ⬇️

Lovely little Kingston is at the southern end of Lake Whakatipu. Plan your day trip from Queenstown with this guide to things to do in Kingston.

15/04/2025

Nothing beats strong coffee and a hearty breakfast to start the day when you’re on holiday.

Here’s your guide to some of the best brunch spots and cafes in Queenstown. ☕🍽️

Queenstown’s cafés offer a selection of expertly crafted coffee, drinks, beautifully presented cabinet food and light meals, set in some of the most scenic locations.

14/04/2025

From a neglected rubbish tip to an eight-acre sanctuary in the heart of Queenstown, Kiwi Park is now a haven for conservation, education, and the protection of New Zealand’s native wildlife.

‘From The Ground Up’ series digs deep into the stories of local businesses making a difference to the environment and their communities.

13/04/2025

Just a 45-minute drive from Queenstown, Glenorchy is the gateway to Te Wāhipounamu, the Southwest NZ UNESCO World Heritage Area.

Explore this guide to the many ways to immerse yourself in the World Heritage Area’s 26,000km2 of unforgettable nature. 👇

If you love hiking and exploring outdoors, Te Wāhipounamu Southwest UNESCO World Heritage Area is only an hour from Queenstown on Glenorchy’s doorstep.

08/04/2025

Amisfield Restaurant & Cellar Door in Queenstown has been named the third best restaurant in the world by Food & Wine magazine’s Global Tastemakers Awards.

This is a testament to Amisfield's unparalleled dining experience with each dish inspired by the unique character of Central Otago, weaving together the stories of our place and its produce.

Global restaurant awards pick this NZ venue for its 'unparalleled dining experience'.

05/04/2025

Venture a little further around the Northern arm of Lake Whakatipu to Glenorchy, a paradise for lovers of alpine scenery and the southern night skies. 🌠

Glenorchy’s your gateway to alpine adventure. Here’s eight of the best things to do in Glenorchy from horse trekking to funyaking and picnics in Paradise.

04/04/2025

If you're in Queenstown over the long Easter weekend, come and experience four days of musical celebrations from the countries emerging artists and local performers at the Whakatipu Music Festival. 🎺🎻🎶

Easter Weekend 2025 promises to be another festival event, rich in musical celebrations in a very special location, on the banks of Queenstown’s beautiful lake Whakatipu. Weaving together New Zealand’s outstanding emerging artists and international luminaries, together with local performers, gra...

04/04/2025

Explore the Queenstown Shopping Scene ✨

From acclaimed art galleries and cultural spaces to local gift shops and unexpected boutique laneways on old farmland, here’s the Neat Places guide on where to fill up on art, design and fashion on the main streets of Queenstown and Arrowtown all the way to the head of the lake in Glenorchy.

Fill up on art, design and fashion in Queenstown and Arrowtown.

02/04/2025

Queenstown Adventure activities that can be enjoyed year-round 🥾🪂🚤

This five-day itinerary introduces you to a thrilling range of low impact adrenaline activities set in Queenstown’s stunning alpine landscape.

This five-day adventure holiday itinerary introduces you to a thrilling range of low impact adrenaline activities set in Queenstown’s stunning alpine landscape.

01/04/2025

What's on this April in Queenstown? 🌞🍂

Te Radar’s Cookbookery at Te Atamira: 4 April
Whakatipu Reforestation Trust Planting Day, Whitechapel Reserve: 5 April
Whakatipu Music Festival: 18-21 April / 📷 James Robertson
Arrowtown Autumn Festival: 24-27 April
Tiny Room Concerts at the Blue Door: Every Thursday in April

+ Lots more! Explore the calendar of events on our website: https://www.queenstownnz.co.nz/things-to-do/events/