🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Lake Wakatipu
- ✓Skyline Gondola
- ✓Milford Sound
- ✓The birthplace of bungee jumping
- ✓The Remarkables
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Queenstown
Queenstown
A beautiful resort on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, a mecca for adventurers
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Recommended Hotels in Queenstown
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
- ★Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
- ★The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments
- ★Crowne Plaza Queenstown
- ★Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
- ★YHA Queenstown Central
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Rātā
$$$Modern New Zealand by celebrity chef
•Fergburger
$-$$Gourmet burgers (iconic)
•Botswana Butchery
$$$Fine dining steaks & seafood
•The Bunker
$$$Intimate fine dining
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🛍️ Shopping
- •O'Connells Shopping Centremall
Central mall with fashion, outdoor gear, souvenirs, and cafes
- •Queenstown Mallshopping street
Pedestrian mall with outdoor brands, jewelry, Merino wool, and gift shops
- •The Remarkables Marketmarket
Saturday morning market with local crafts, produce, and artisan goods
💡 Travel Tips
- • Book adventure activities well in advance, especially December-February peak season
- • Weather changes rapidly - bring layers and waterproof gear year-round
- • Driving on left - roads scenic but winding (Milford Sound, Glenorchy), allow extra time
- • Outdoor safety critical - check weather, tell someone your plans, carry proper gear
- • Fergburger always has queues - go during off-peak hours or try less crowded alternatives
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
December - February (Summer), June - August (Ski)
💰Daily Budget
$150-300/day
👥Popular With
Adventure seekersCouplesSkiersNature lovers
🗓️Recommended Stay
4-5 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+12 (UTC+13 in summer)
💬Local Language
English, Māori
💱Currency
NZD (New Zealand Dollar)
📅Queenstown 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Adrenaline Adventures
🌅
Morning2h
Kawarau Bridge Bungee Jump
💡 World's first commercial bungee site (1988). 43m jump over Kawarau River. Book in advance.
☀️
Afternoon1.5h
Shotover Jet Boat
💡 Thrilling jet boat through narrow Shotover Canyon. 360° spins. Wear warm, waterproof clothes.
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Evening3h
Skyline Gondola & Luge
💡 Scenic gondola to Bob's Peak. Sunset views over Lake Wakatipu. Luge rides down the hill.
💡Tips
- •Book adventure activities in advance, especially summer (Dec-Feb).
- •Weather changes rapidly - bring layers and rain gear year-round.
- •Driving on left - roads scenic but winding, allow extra time.
- •Outdoor safety critical - tell someone plans, check weather, proper gear.