Queenstown

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Queenstown

New Zealand · Alpine resort town

Queenstown is New Zealand's adventure capital, set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu with the Remarkables range rising behind it. The compact town center is packed with places to stay, from luxury boutique lodges to lakeside villas, and serves as a base for everything from jet boating to quiet lake cruises.

Known for: Outdoors · Nature · Mountains · Relaxation · Nightlife

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Featured hotels

Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown

5.0

68 Ballarat Street

(81 reviews)

Hidden Lodge Queenstown

5.0

28 Evergreen Place Fernhill

(106 reviews)

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

5.0

21 Robins Road Queenstown City Center

(302 reviews)

Rosewood Matakauri

5.0

569 Glenorchy-Queenstown Road Lake Wakatipu

(120 reviews)

Commonage Villas

5.0

15 Kerry Drive

(35 reviews)

Esplanade Queenstown

4.5

58-76 Lake Esplanade,Queenstown Lakes District

(34 reviews)

Eichardt's Private Hotel

5.0

2 Marine Parade

(115 reviews)

The Spire Hotel

5.0

3/5 Church Lane

(82 reviews)

The Carlin Boutique Hotel

5.0

43 Hallenstein Street

(71 reviews)

Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery by Sofitel

5.0

10/18 Brunswick Street Queenstown City Center

(1,444 reviews)

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

5.0

8 Duke Street Queenstown City Center

(763 reviews)

QT Queenstown

5.0

30 Brunswick Street Queenstown City Center

(704 reviews)

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Hotel tips for you

Breakfast Quality: Breakfast is a highlight at many Queenstown hotels, with guests frequently praising the food and service.
Lake Views: Many hotels in Queenstown offer stunning lake and mountain views, so consider requesting a room with a view.
Staff Hospitality: Guests often mention the warm and helpful staff at Queenstown hotels, who go out of their way to assist.
Location Access: Hotels in Queenstown range from central lakeside spots to quieter outskirts, so choose based on your preference for convenience or peace.
Seasonal Crowds: Queenstown can get very busy in peak season, so booking a hotel slightly outside the center may offer a quieter stay.

Top viewpoints

Skyline Queenstown

53 Brecon Street, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand

(14,032 reviews)

Shotover Jet Queenstown

3 Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand

(7,737 reviews)

Kiwi Park Queenstown

51 Brecon Street, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand

(2,101 reviews)

Queenstown Gardens

Unnamed Road, 9300, New Zealand

(1,649 reviews)

Skytrek Tandem Hang Gliding & Paragliding

45 Camp Street, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand

(1,617 reviews)

Tiki Trail- Top Station

Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand

(1,475 reviews)

Fear Factory Queenstown

59 Beach Street, Otago, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

(1,276 reviews)

Ziptrek Ecotours

45 Camp Street, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand

(1,252 reviews)

Queenstown Hill Walking Track

9300/58 Belfast Terrace, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

(1,221 reviews)

KJet Queenstown

Main Town Pier, Marine Parade, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand

(952 reviews)

Deer Park Heights Queenstown

Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

(832 reviews)

Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge

Queenstown Trail, Arrow Junction, New Zealand

(620 reviews)

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When to visit

October

13° / 5°

16 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

November

17° / 8°

13 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

December

20° / 11°

16 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JanuaryWarmest month

22° / 12°

10 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

February

21° / 12°

9 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

March

19° / 10°

10 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

April

16° / 8°

11 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

May

12° / 6°

13 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

June

8° / 3°

12 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JulyColdest month

7° / 2°

12 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

August

9° / 2°

14 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

SeptemberRainiest month

10° / 3°

17 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

When to visit

Things to do

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

13 hr

(3,735 reviews)

From $211

Things to do

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2-Day Queenstown Highlights

2 days

Weekend in Queenstown

3 days

5-Day Queenstown Deep Dive

5 days

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Frequently asked questions about Queenstown

Where should I stay in Queenstown?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Queenstown:

Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown★ 5.0 · 81 reviews
Hidden Lodge Queenstown★ 4.9 · 106 reviews
Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

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Top viewpoints

Skyline Queenstown

53 Brecon Street, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand

(14,032 reviews)

Shotover Jet Queenstown

3 Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand

(7,737 reviews)

Kiwi Park Queenstown

51 Brecon Street, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand

(2,101 reviews)

Queenstown Gardens

Unnamed Road, 9300, New Zealand

(1,649 reviews)

Skytrek Tandem Hang Gliding & Paragliding

45 Camp Street, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand

(1,617 reviews)

Tiki Trail- Top Station

Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand

(1,475 reviews)

Fear Factory Queenstown

59 Beach Street, Otago, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

(1,276 reviews)

Ziptrek Ecotours

45 Camp Street, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand

(1,252 reviews)

Queenstown Hill Walking Track

9300/58 Belfast Terrace, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

(1,221 reviews)

KJet Queenstown

Main Town Pier, Marine Parade, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand

(952 reviews)

Deer Park Heights Queenstown

Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

(832 reviews)

Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge

Queenstown Trail, Arrow Junction, New Zealand

(620 reviews)

Frequently asked questions about Queenstown

Where should I stay in Queenstown?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Queenstown:

Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown★ 5.0 · 81 reviews
Hidden Lodge Queenstown★ 4.9 · 106 reviews
Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Things to do

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

13 hr

(3,735 reviews)

From $211

★ 4.8 · 302 reviews

Rosewood Matakauri★ 4.7 · 120 reviews

Commonage Villas★ 4.7 · 35 reviews

Esplanade Queenstown★ 4.7 · 34 reviews

What are the best luxury hotels in Queenstown?

Top-rated 5-star hotels in Queenstown:

Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown★ 5.0 · 81 reviews
Hidden Lodge Queenstown★ 4.9 · 106 reviews
Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel★ 4.8 · 302 reviews
Rosewood Matakauri★ 4.7 · 120 reviews
Commonage Villas★ 4.7 · 35 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in Queenstown?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Queenstown:

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown★ 4.9 · 3,735 reviews · From $211
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown★ 4.9 · 2,234 reviews · From $513
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown★ 4.8 · 2,886 reviews · From $117
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown★ 4.9 · 1,028 reviews · From $74
NZONE Skydive Queenstown★ 4.7 · 1,476 reviews · From $217

What day trips can I take from Queenstown?

Full-day trips that start in Queenstown:

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown★ 4.9 · 3,735 reviews · 13 hr · From $211
Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries★ 5.0 · 713 reviews · 6 hr · From $160
Queenstown 6 hour Boutique Wine Tour 4 Wineries and Lunch★ 4.9 · 742 reviews · 6 hr · From $166
Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo★ 4.6 · 175 reviews · 14 hr · From $217
Mt Cook Small Group Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown★ 4.7 · 66 reviews · 12 hr · From $693

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown

4h 30m

(2,234 reviews)

From $513

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

25 min

(2,886 reviews)

From $117

Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

2 hr

(1,028 reviews)

From $74

NZONE Skydive Queenstown

3h 30m

(1,476 reviews)

From $217

60 Minute Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

60 min

(627 reviews)

From $91

25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

25 min

(123 reviews)

From $246

Queenstown Southern Glacier 50 Minute Helicopter Flight

50 min

(144 reviews)

From $508

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

4h 30m

(1,508 reviews)

From $126

Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

6 hr

(713 reviews)

From $160

Queenstown 6 hour Boutique Wine Tour 4 Wineries and Lunch

6 hr

(742 reviews)

From $166

Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown

4h 30m

(515 reviews)

From $108

3°/ 3°

Overcast

6:00 AM local time (UTC+13)

Check weather

When to visit

October

13° / 5°

16 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

November

17° / 8°

13 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

December

20° / 11°

16 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JanuaryWarmest month

22° / 12°

10 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

February

21° / 12°

9 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

March

19° / 10°

10 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

April

16° / 8°

11 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

May

12° / 6°

13 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

June

8° / 3°

12 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JulyColdest month

7° / 2°

12 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

August

9° / 2°

14 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

SeptemberRainiest month

10° / 3°

17 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild