Queenstown is the most popular ski destination in New Zealand and it’s no wonder…this alpine town has so much to offer! From Queenstown you can access three ski resorts, Coronet Peak (22 mins), The Remarkables (40min) and Cardrona (50min). There is accommodation for all budgets here too, ranging from budget hostels to waterfront hotels and luxury apartments. After a day of skiing or boarding you can enjoy some of the many bars and restaurants in town late into the night. Queenstown is a regarded as the adventure capital of the world, so make the most of your days off and enjoy activities like bungy jumping, jet boating, luging, skydiving and heaps more.
QUEENSTOWN INSIDER'S GUIDE
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Queenstown Accommodation
Queenstown offers something for everyone including backpackers hostels, pod hotels, hotel rooms, chalets and apartments. -
Queenstown
Ski Packages
Fully customisable Queenstown packages including accommodation, flights, lift passes, lessons and more. -
Queenstown
Activities
With the best in adrenaline pumping activities, luxury pampering, winery tastings and delicious local food, you will never be lost for something to do in Queenstown. -
Queenstown Ski Hire
Queenstown offers a range of Ski Hire for all your needs. We have partnerships in place with hire options on snow or in the town at a range of levels from beginner equipment to Demo rentals. -
How to get to
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Queenstown is easily accessible with an International Airport just 10 metres from the town centre. Here are your options. -
Queenstown Trail Maps
There are three resorts you can easily access from Queenstown. Find out what each of them has to offer with our resort guides and trail maps. -
Queenstown School
Group Tours
Looking to plan an overseas school tour to Queenstown? Let us do the organisation for you with our team of experienced school travel specialists.
Featured Queenstown Articles
Grasshopper’s 2025 New Zealand Snow Season Outlook – June Update
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Snow Machine Returns to the Slopes of Queenstown This September
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New Season, New Cardrona: Countdown to Soho Basin’s Grand Opening
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Catch The First Tracks: 2025 New Zealand Early Birds Have Arrived!
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Top Five Things To Do In Queenstown This Winter
Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world, is calling your name this winter! Get ready for an epic season ahead by reading our top five recommendations to make the most of your trip. Night skiing at Coronet Peak. Photo: NZS [...]
Grasshopper’s New Zealand 2024 Snow Season Outlook – Colder Winter with Small But Frequent Top-Ups for South Island Resorts
The Remarkables on a powder day is something special and climate drivers are pointing to cold temps and regular top-ups for the 2024 season. Photo: NZSki.com Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper As we reach the tail-end of autumn, [...]
