Christchurch/Canterbury - Regional Information

First settled in 1860, Queenstown was originally known as 'The Camp' by the thousands of prospectors who flocked to the district in search of gold. The present name was later derived as the magnificent area was thought to be 'fit for a queen'.

What To See
For thrill-seekers Queenstown has it all. Skiing, white water rafting, bungy jumping, jet boating, helicopter flight seeing adventures, adventure combination packages, paraponting, mountain biking, horse riding and parachuting are all popular activities.

Leisurely favourites include the historic TSS Earnslaw steamship, Walter Peak Station, the Skyline Gondola ride to the Skyline complex including restaurant, the exciting Luge ride and the entertaining 'Kiwi Magic' movie, wine tasting at local wineries, walks, and excursions to Glenorchy and Skippers Canyon.

Arrowtown is an historic gold mining settlement about half an hour from Queenstown, with many relics of its early days. For golfing enthusiasts, a Bob Charles designed course is available at nearby Millbrook Resort.

Queenstown's cosmopolitan flavour is reflected in the vibrant downtown center, where there is a myriad of restaurants and bars and the shops are open daily.

Queenstown is compact enough to walk around, with courtesy buses and taxis available to take you to outlying attractions.

Attractions and Activities
Call in and see the friendly professional staff at 'The Station' (on the corner of Camp and Shotover Streets), who will be pleased to assist you with Queenstown sightseeing information and reservations.

Touring Information
Queenstown is a highlight of any visit to New Zealand and is included in most of our tours that include the South Island, whether it be a group motor coach tour or one of our independent Resort Connection or Discovery Tour packages.

If you wish to stay in Queenstown for a while, why not try our 5 day Queenstown Regional Vacation.