Queenstown Attractions & Entertainment

Queenstown CBD is quite compact and walking is a great way to discover the retail outlets, souvenir stores, art galleries, bars and restaurants. The town centre is located ten minutes drive from the airport.

If you don’t rent a car whilst you are in town, there are a number of options to get around. The local bus service Connectabus is a great way to explore the area and operates from early morning to late at night. Routes cover Queenstown, Frankton, Arrowtown, Millbrook Resort, Lake Hayes, Remarkables Park, Queenstown Airport, Fernhill and Sunshine bay.

Airport shuttles run regularly, and there are a number of taxi companies in Queenstown. Buses also provide connections to Glenorchy (approximately 45 mins away) and further afield to Wanaka, Invercargill, Dunedin and Christchurch.

Most activity and accommodation providers offer free shuttles to/from the town centre.

During the winter season, there are a number of shuttle buses which operate daily from town to Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Cardrona Alpine Resort. Skydiving, bungy jumping, jetboating, canyon swinging, whitewater rafting, parapenting, heli-skiing... Home to the world's first commercial jet boating, bungy jump and river surfing, there's something in the air. Queenstown's reputation as the world's favourite adrenaline destination is well deserved.

From the mild to the wild you'll find your adventure threshold here. The expansive natural physical environment offers superb air, water and land based activities. Go walking, sailing, hiking, climbing, fishing, cycling, golfing, off-roading, skiing or mountain biking. Go on, challenge yourself... Defined by snowcapped peaks, a crystal clear lake and a massive influx of skiers and boarders from around the world, Queenstown in winter is a snow lovers paradise complete with several ski areas, exuberant après ski culture and all the activity of a vibrant, cosmopolitan resort town. It’s a wonderful alpine holiday destination on and off the snow, confirmed by the many families, groups and couples who come to enjoy the inimitable Queenstown hospitality, inspiring scenery and myriad of attractions.

The snowfields open from early June, and a good season generally runs well into October. The Southern Lakes region has a stable climate and southern ski fields rarely close due to bad weather. You can get to grips with the basics of snow sports, take to the piste or throw down freestyle tricks at six different ski fields, all a comfortable driving distance from Queenstown