Cheap Flights to Queenstown

Located in the Otago region of the South Island, New Zealand, Queenstown is a veritable paradise for adventure lovers. On the edge of stunning Lake Wakatipu and with majestic mountain ranges as a backdrop, this resort town has the perfect location for providing year-round activities.

During the winter months, skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts can take their pick of 4 different ski areas, with plenty of options for entertainment in the evenings after a busy day on the slopes. Throughout the rest of the year, you can have a go at bungy jumping, jet boating, white water rafting or skydiving. And, if you want to watch world-class athletes compete, Queenstown is one venue in the biennial Audi Quattro winter games.

For something a little more low-key, there are several world-renowned golf courses and a number of wineries nearby. To enjoy the spectacular scenery, you can explore one of the many hiking or biking trails, cruise Lake Wakatipu or take a scenic flight to get a closer view of the Remarkables and other stunning mountain ranges.

Come and see why Queenstown is called the Adventure Capital of the World.

Things to do

With a plethora of things to do amid such spectacular scenery, Queenstown is a popular destination all year round, but the town does has relatively quieter months during spring and autumn.

• For Adrenaline Junkies
  For anyone wanting to experience bungy jumping, this is the place to come. You can choose the historic Kawarau Bridge, where AJ Hackett started the first commercial bungy jumping site back in 1988, or a number of other locations.

• More for Adrenaline Junkies
  You can don a wetsuit to go white water rafting on the famous Shotover River or one of the other rivers nearby. Start off in calm waters then feel the adrenaline surge as you negotiate rapid after rapid. The rafting is not the only exhilarating experience as you are also treated to gorgeous scenery along the way.

• For Lovers of Good Wine
  New Zealand is renowned for many of its great wines. Tour companies will whisk you away to sample some world-class wines at one of the nearby vineyards. With 200 vineyards within a 40-minute drive away, there are plenty to choose from.

Calendar of Events

As the resort town of Queenstown is such an appealing destination, a range of sporting, entertainment and other events are regularly organised here.

• Queenstown Jazzfest. Suitable for young and old alike, this popular musical event brings together world-class musicians from New Zealand as well as the rest of the world for four days of live entertainment in October.

• Audi Quattro winter games. Taking place every two years, the winter games attract international sporting stars who compete in a range of events, including alpine and cross-country skiing, curling and snowboarding. And in the evenings, there is a great line up of entertainment at the Winter Games NZ Festival.

• Queenstown Winter Festival. This festival is held in June to celebrate the start of Winter. The town holds a four-day festival, with a range of entertainment suitable for all. The festival boasts live music, comedy and spectacular fireworks displays, all mixed with a healthy dose of fun and laughter.