Queenstown is an ideal all-year destination with a huge variety of activities and adventures.
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» CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
» FESTIVALS & EVENTS
» SHOPPING
» TOURS & TRANSPORT
» FOR CHILDREN
Extreme Activities
It's not for nothing Queenstown is known as the "Adventure Capital of the World" - there's everything here to provide a white knuckled spine tingling adrenaline thrill...
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Outdoor Activities
It doesn't need to be all thrills and spills - Queenstown offers a wide range of outdoor activities to suit everyone...
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golf (24 championship courses within
15 minutes drive) -
skiing/snowboarding (4 international
skifields close by) - fly fishing
- sightseeing flights
- horse treking
- wine trails
- lake cruises
- hiking or scenic walks
- panning for gold
- garden tours
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Cultural Activities
While you're in Queenstown make sure you experience the real New Zealand - its culture and heritage...
- high-country sheep station tours
- local artisan visits
- take the old steamship T.S.S. Earnslaw on the lake
- ride the Kingston Flyer steam train
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Festivals & Events
Queenstown hosts the fabulous 'Winter Festival' along with the 'Summer Wine and Food Festival' and many other events throughout the year - check out what's happening at:
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Shopping
There's plenty to keep the shoppers busy in Queenstown's compact centre - there is a huge range of specialist stores and galleries to browse through.
- O'Connell's Shopping Centre
- Michael Hill Jeweller
- Louis Vuitton
- R & R Sport - Forge Building, Shotover Street
- Untouched World - The Mall
- Element - Remarkables Park, Frankton
- Pumpkin Patch
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Tours & Transport
Appreciate the historic goldmining settlement of Arrowtown, the beautiful hamlet of Glenorchy or explore Wanaka and Fiordland by hiring a car or booking a tour. The Haddens has double garaging and additional off-street parking.
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For Children
Attractions for children include year-round ice skating at the Queenstown Fun Centre in the gardens; Skyline gondola; and the TSS Earnslaw Steamship / Walter Peak High Country Farm. Alpine Aqualand is Queenstown's new aquatic centre for all the family. A large, indoor heated swimming facility. It includes a 30 metre training/racing pool, a large fun pool for adults and children, with a lazy river and hydroslides. Located adjacent to the Events Centre, Franklin. Phone 03 4509005.
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When To Go:
SUMMER (Dec to Feb)
Temperatures average in the mid 20sºC (80sºF) - enjoy the long summer evenings with a stroll along the lakeside after dinner. Or walk in the Botanic Gardens. It's light until 10 pm.
AUTUMN (March to May)
A beautiful time of year with the turn of the trees - The weather is settled and the temperatures remain warm during the day 17-20ºC (66-70ºF).
WINTER (June to Aug)
The ski season kicks in with clear, crisp days - temperatures range between 5-10ºC (40-50ºF).
SPRING (Sep to Nov)
Skiing is still on the cards but the countryside abounds with new growth.
Temperatures range from 10-15ºC (50-60ºF).
