A resort town, Queenstown is a centre for adventure tourism. Skiing, jet boating, bungy jumping, mountain biking, tramping and fly fishing are all strong promotional themes.
Queenstown is a major centre for snow sports in
New Zealand, with people from all over the country and many parts of the world traveling to ski at the four main mountain ski fields (Cardrona Alpine Resort,
Coronet
Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone).
Adventure Activities
Queenstown is the one stop destinations for all kind of adventure activities, be it land, air or water activities. Adventure activities include Jet boat, Jet Ski, Kayaking, Para sailing, White Water Rafting, Para gliding, bungy jumping, sky diving, mountain biking, Quad Biking, Four Wheel Drive, Horse Trekking, etc. Visit to Queenstown is incomplete without a Shot Over River Jet Boat ride.
During winter, Queenstown transforms itself into a ski resort town. There are four major ski resorts around Queenstown. You can try ice skating, Snow Skiing, Snow Boarding etc.
Queenstown Gondola
Queenstown has its very own Gondola ride which is a must for everyone. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Queenstown from the top of the Gondola peak. You can also witness the Maori cultural show while having a romantic dinner at the Gondola Restaurant.
TSS Earnslaw The TSS Earnslaw is a 1912 vintage twin screw steamer plying the waters of
Lake
Wakatipu. It is one of the oldest tourist attractions in
Central Otago. Affectionately known as the “Lady of the
Lake”, the TSS Earnslaw has a special place in the hearts of Queenstown people. You can go for a lake cruise on board TSS Earnslaw and explore the village life on the banks for
Lake
Wakatipu.
Scenic Flights
There are many scenic flights available from Queenstown. The most prefers are the Heli-scenic flights over the
Remarkables
Mountains with snow landing. It’s a great sight to see the Queenstown from the mountain summit.
Queenstown Mall
The Queenstown mall is the shopping centre of the town. You can find almost all the branded shops here.
