| QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND |
Queenstown sits on the shores of the
South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps. Renowned
for adventure sports, such as bungee jumping off Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge and jet-boating on the Shotover and Dart rivers, it’s also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and
historic mining towns.
Originally inhabited by New Zealand's native Maori people, Queenstown was later settled by sheep farmers in the 1850s before the discovery of gold on the banks of the Shotover River in 1862, which transformed the site into a thriving prospect town. Today Queenstown's residents welcome over 2 million visitors a year.
During spring, the sun shines from early morning until 7-8pm, thawing
winter’s touch, with daytime temperatures ranging between 8°C and 22°C. The
days start to get longer and warmer and while you still need to pack a coat,
there are plenty of sunshine hours to enjoy Queenstown.
For more information visit: Queenstown, New Zealand
| NEW ZEALAND |
Tēnā koutou katoa ngā whānui o tea o, nau mai, haere mai ki Aotearoa. Greetings to all the peoples of the world, welcome to New Zealand.
New Zealand is a sophisticated and unspoilt land with truly breath-taking scenery. One minute you can be soaking in natural thermal pools or scaling glorious mountains, the next you are enjoying fine dining in absolute luxury. It is 100% pure – pure nature, pure adventure, pure relaxation – no wonder it is the envy of the world. The modern urban lifestyle, stable political environment and friendly people attract millions of visitors every year, and they keep coming back. Our primary language is English and our exchange rate tends to benefit visitors. Come visit us. Live and breathe the Kiwi way of life for a while and see why some don’t want to leave Aotearoa, the ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’.
For further Information about New Zealand visit PureNZ or Tourism NZ
| GETTING THERE |
Queenstown Airport is located in Frankton, Otago, New Zealand, and serves the town of Queenstown. The airport is 8 km or a 20-30 minute drive from the Queenstown CBD depending on traffic.
Address:
Sir Henry Wigley Dr, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Code:
ZQN
Phone:
03-450 9031
|
Auckland to Queenstown |
1 hour 50 minutes |
Wellington to Queenstown |
1 hour 20 minutes |
|
Christchurch to Queenstown |
1 hour |
Driving times to and from Queenstown
|
Driving times |
k/ms |
Time |
|
Picton to Queenstown |
872 |
11 hrs 30 mins |
|
Nelson City to Queenstown |
415 |
5 hrs 16 mins |
|
Christchurch to Queenstown |
483 km |
6 hrs |
|
Dunedin to Queenstown |
282 |
3 hr 30 mins |
|
Invercargill to Queenstown |
187 km |
3 hrs |
|
Queenstown
Taxis |
Green
Cabs - Queenstown |
Queenstown
Water Taxis |
Public Transport
Connectabus provide a bus
service around Queenstown and the surrounding areas. Click here: www.connectabus.com to view full
timetables and fares.
