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Oct 23, 2025

rainy day activities in Queenstown New Zealand

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On those rare occasions when it rains in paradise, you might be wondering about rainy day activities in Queenstown. Here's a summary of the best things to see and do when it rains in Queenstown.

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Oct 22, 2025

Aurora Australis

Aurora Australis 2 Near Dunedin Dr Ian Griffin Otago University

The Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, are an amazing natural wonder, viewable at certain times of the year from parts of New Zealand. Learn more here.

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Oct 21, 2025

The Queenstown markets offer a wide range of local produce and crafts

Queenstown Markets are a hive of activity

The awesome Queenstown markets offer a wide range of local produce, arts and crafts, and run regularly from two separate venues.

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Oct 21, 2025

shotover jet queenstown

Shotover Jet Queenstown

The Shotover Jet Queenstown is one of our iconic experiences. Stunning scenery and thrills galore as your captain takes you on an epic adventure through the Shotover gorge.

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Oct 21, 2025

queenstown pools and hot tubs

Queenstown Onsen Couple In Tub Courtesy Onsen

After a long day exploring, Queenstown pools and hot tubs offer the perfect way to rejuvenate. Here's a guide to what's available in Queenstown.

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Oct 21, 2025

Milford Sound tours

Milford Sound Tour Boat Tourism Holdings

Milford Sound was described by Rudyard Kipling as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Find out about Milford Sound tours right here.

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Oct 20, 2025

Queenstown wine tours

Gibbston Valley Vineyard Image Courtesy Gibbston Valley Vinyard

Queenstown is fast becoming a destination of choice for lovers of fine wine. Queenstown wine tours are the perfect way to sample our local wines.

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Oct 20, 2025

5 Great Queenstown Pubs

Pog Mahones People Outside

Here's our selection of 5 great Queenstown pubs. With over 100 bars, pubs and restaurants, Queenstown offers unrivaled choice.

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Oct 20, 2025

queenstowns best free things to do

Kawarau Gibbston Dark Sky Park The Church Cellar Door Image Courtesy Brian Boyle

Here are our choices for Queenstowns best free things to do.

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Oct 20, 2025

queenstown day trips

Glenorchy Road Image Courtesy Destination Queenstown

Here's a selection of our favourite Queenstown day trips. Visit amazing places like Fiordland, Wanaka, Mt Cook, Arrowtown and Glenorchy, and be back in time for dinner.

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Oct 19, 2025

best time to visit queenstown

Queenstown Gondola Courtesy Skyline Queenstown

Ever wondered what's the best time to visit Queenstown New Zealand? Here's all the information you need to help you choose the right time for your dream Queenstown holiday.

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Oct 18, 2025

7 Days in Queenstown

Queenstown from Bob's Peak. Image courtesy Peter Luo and unsplash

Looking for ideas for things to do for 7 days in Queenstown? Here's our top tips.

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Oct 17, 2025

10 days in new zealand

Mt Cook Lake Pukaki Image Courtesy Will Patino

Planning 10 days in New Zealand? Use our first‑timer friendly self‑drive itineraries for the North Island and South Island with routes, distances, must‑see stops, and seasonal tips.

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Oct 08, 2025

milford sound vs doubtful sound

Gazing over mystical Milford Sound. Image courtesy Will Patino

Milford Sound vs Doubtful Sound. Which one should you choose? Of course we recommend visiting each if time allows. But if you can only visit one, here's all the information you will need to make a decision.

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Oct 06, 2025

Queenstown Public Transport

Queenstown Ferries Water Taxi

Looking for information on the various Queenstown public transport options? Here's all the relevant information for you.

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Oct 03, 2025

Things to do in Queenstown. Here's everything you need to know.

Life under Lake Wakatipu at the Queenstown Underwater Observatory and Time Tripper

Looking for things to do in Queenstown on New Zealand's South Island? We can help with lots of information on the best activities for visitors of all ages.

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Oct 03, 2025

Queenstown New Zealand vacations

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Kia Ora. Welcome to Queenstown Vacations, your source of everything that you will need to plan your perfect Queenstown New Zealand escape..

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Sep 30, 2025

Christchurch to Queenstown

Queenstown from Bob's Peak. Image courtesy Peter Luo and unsplash

Are you wondering how to get from Christchurch to Queenstown? Here's all the information that you need.

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Sep 29, 2025

is new zealand safe

Amazing scenes on the Queenstown to Mt Cook Premium Guided Day Tour

Are you wondering is New Zealand safe to visit? It sure is, and here's all the information that you need to make an informed holiday choice.

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Sep 26, 2025

Pure New Zealand Advanced Specialist

Pure New Zealand Advanced Specialist Certificate

We are recognised by Tourism New Zealand as as Advanced Specialist, ready to help you make your New Zealand holiday dreams come true.

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Sep 23, 2025

time in Queenstown New Zealand

Kawarau Gibbston Dark Sky Park The Church Cellar Door Image Courtesy Brian Boyle

Wanting to know the current time in Queenstown New Zealand?

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Sep 22, 2025

kiwi park queenstown

Kiwi Park Queenstown image courtesy Get Your Guide

Welcome to the Kiwi Park Queenstown, home to our iconic national bird. The park is a wonderful family friendly sanctuary located just a short walk from the Queenstown town centre.

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Sep 21, 2025

best restaurants in queenstown

Amisfield Restaurant External

Are you heading to Queenstown hoping to sample some amazing local produce? Here's some information about some of the best restaurants in Queenstown.

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Sep 21, 2025

A New Zealand travel guide. Our Forty Year Holiday In Aotearoa.

EBook Cover Our 40 Year Holiday

Our 120 page New Zealand travel guide is the perfect introduction to New Zealand and is filled with our insider tips to help you plan your ideal holiday.

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Sep 20, 2025

How big is New Zealand

Map New Zealand Major Towns 360 x 400

How big is New Zealand? We may be small, but boy do we pack a lot in to our shores.

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Sep 16, 2025

Read about our most relaxing things to do in queenstown

The historic steamer TSS Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu with the Remarkables in the background - image Courtesy Kirsten Frosh And Unsplash

Queenstown is the perfect place to just chill. Here are our tips for the most relaxing things to do in Queenstown

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Sep 16, 2025

queenstowns best family activities

The Skyline Gondola image courtesy Skyline Queenstown

Queenstown is the perfect destination for your dream family adventure. But not sure what to do here? Here are our picks for Queenstowns best family activities.

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Sep 16, 2025

Queenstown Golf Courses

Millbrook Course

Welcome to our Queenstown golf courses page. Come and join us for a round of golf in paradise.

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Sep 14, 2025

Homer Tunnel

The Homer Tunnel. Image courtesy Great South

Come and see the Homer Tunnel on New Zealand's Milford Road. This engineering triumph allows access to stunning Milford Sound, and is a highlight of any road trip from Te Anau to Milford Sound. Click here for more information.

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Sep 12, 2025

Wellington to Queenstown

Queenstown from Bob's Peak. Image courtesy Peter Luo and unsplash

Are you looking for information about how to get from New Zealand's Wellington to Queenstown? Here's all the information that you need.

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