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Surrounded by majestic mountains and nestled on the 2 About Queenstown shores of crystal clear Wakatipu, Queenstown’s breath-taking scenery and endless experiences have 3 Tiaki Promise & Queenstown Cares called adventurers for decades. 4 Useful information The unique energy will inspire you to explore 6 The seasons new frontiers and discover experiences you never 10 Where to stay thought possible. 12 Queenstown must do’s Queenstown is the ’s premier 14 Our mountains four season lake and alpine visitor destination, and 16 Adventure offers you so much choice that no two days need ever be the same with a vast range of experiences, a warm 18 In the skies welcome and cosmopolitan vibe. 20 In the vines This is a place to venture beyond - to enjoy family 22 On the water fun, romance, take in the outdoors and embark on 24 On the land unforgettable journeys. 26 On the green Welcome to the home of adventure. 28 Events 30 Walking & 32 Biking 34 Trail map 36 Taste 38 Shop 40 Pamper 42 After dusk 44 Film 46 48 Glenorchy 50 Kingston, & 52 Connectivity map 54 drive times map Find out more at Queenstown central map queenstownNZ.nz 56 Helpful information About Tiaki - Care for New Zealand is precious, and everyone who lives and here has a responsibility to look after Queenstown it. The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations. Escape from the everyday By following the Tiaki Promise, you are making a commitment to New Zealand. To act as a guardian, protecting and preserving our home.

Nau Mai, Haere Mai Ki , The core to every Queenstown Welcome to New Zealand. holiday is escape, removing While travelling in New Zealand I will: yourself from your day to day and • Care for land, sea and nature, treading lightly and reinvigorating your body, mind leaving no trace and spirit in our stunning place. •  safely, showing care and consideration for all • Respect culture, travelling with an open heart and mind Queenstown’s stage is the magnificent landscapes and vast mountain ranges, where you can feel its Queenstown Cares energy and make the most of the exciting experiences available to you. Queenstown is renowned for its spectacular scenery, outstanding landscapes and natural This is a place where you’ll feel welcomed by our attractions. From our majestic mountains to our warm hospitality, our open minds and our innovative crystal clear , our environment is the stage for and cosmopolitan outlook. all that we do.

For as long as man has settled here, a uniquely This enviable environment, combined with natural pioneering spirit has shaped our Queenstown resources and native flora or fauna, is part of what . These early explorers included the Māori, makes our destination so special. So, preserving the who travelled south in search of (native pristine natural environment and using sustainable jade), then the first European settlers favoured the practices is vitally important to Queenstown. area for its rich grazing grounds, before gold was Queenstown Cares showcases local initiatives that discovered and Queenstown and Arrowtown were have been put in place to safeguard the future propelled into the international spotlight for the first of our landscapes, providing inspiration for the time in the 1860s. environmentally conscious traveller. Since then our pioneering spirit has introduced Find out more at adventure seekers to the thrill of mind-bending queenstownNZ.nz/plan/sustainable-tourism/ activities of all kinds.

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2 3 Useful INFO CENTRES Discover Queenstown

38 Ballarat Street Queenstown information T: +64 3 441 2979

Info & Track

37 Shotover Street Queenstown Queenstown Taxis T: +64 3 442 9708 www.infotrack.co.nz Airport Are available at all times, 10km from Queenstown approximately NZ$40 from i-Site Visitor Information Centre centre, allow 15 minutes the airport to the town centre. to drive there. Clock Tower Bus Cnr Camp & Shotover Streets Air transport Queenstown The Orbus bus service T: +64 3 442 4100 , Qantas, connects the airport with www.queenstowni-site.co.nz and Virgin central Queenstown and fly internationally into offers a network around the QBook Queenstown from the district at a flat rate of $2 per Ground Floor East of Australia. ride with a GoCard, which 93 Beach Street There are daily direct can be purchased onboard with cash. Cash fares are $10 Queenstown domestic connections from T: +64 3 409 2969 , to/from the airport and $5 www.qbooknz.com and . between other locations. Airport shuttles Other transport Southern Lakes Info Centre Southern Lakes Info Centre Are available for transfers options Cnr Shotover & Rees Streets to your accommodation Limousines, private charters Queenstown and the Queenstown or other vehicles can easily T: +64 3 442 7640 centre from the airport. be arranged. The Station Information Centre Rental cars Driving to All major franchises are Queenstown Cnr Camp & Shotover Streets within the terminal and Queenstown Follow state highway 6 from T: +64 3 442 5252 most other companies will Frankton to Queenstown’s www.thestation.co.nz provide airport pick up/drop centre. Refer to maps section off service. for route and parking options.

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4 5 The Summer Summer is about exploration. Dawn breaks at 5am seasons allowing plenty of time to discover the many walking Distinct & vibrant tracks, wineries, biking trails, adventure activities or a spot of al fresco dining that Queenstown and its majestic landscapes are renowned for.

DATES TEMPERATURES 1 Dec - 28 Feb Range between 20°C - 30°C (70°F - 90°F)

Spring

Longer, warmer days with crisp clear mornings allow you to make the most of each day. Whether it is the sights and smells of spring blossoms, enjoying the playful spring snow, relaxing with some retail therapy or a round of - all add to the vibrant atmosphere of the spring season.

DATES TEMPERATURES 1 Sept - 30 Nov Range between 8°C - 22°C (48°F - 75°F)

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The clear settled days and cool evenings make way for the stunning hues of reds and golds that blanket the region in autumn. The season creates the perfect backdrop to sit back and enjoy a glass of or stroll along the lakefront.

DATES TEMPERATURES 1 Mar - 30 May Range between 5°C - 25°C (41°F - 77°F)

Winter

Clear blue skies and cold temperatures create the perfect conditions on any one of our four internationally renowned ski areas coupled with over 220 off-mountain activities and a vibrant apres-ski atmosphere - Queenstown is the ideal destination for your next winter holiday.

DATES TEMPERATURES 1 Jun - 31 Aug Range between 0°C (or colder) - 8°C (32°F - 50°F)

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8 9 Where to stay Feel at home Hotels Apartments & & boutique hotels private rentals Queenstown has many From private luxury homes hotel options within the town high in Queenstown’s hills centre, and along the shores designed by world-renowned of . architects, to serviced apartments in the heart of town, there’s options for all travellers.

Lodges For the ultimate lake and alpine experience, pick one of New Zealand’s top lodges nestled along the edges of Lake Wakatipu or within the town centre. Holiday parks Motels Travelling with a camper Ideal for self-drive visitors, or a car and a tent? Look there are a large number of no further than one of motels dotted around town. Queenstown’s well-equipped holiday parks. B&B Backpackers Enjoy the homeliness of a bed and breakfast The budget conscious in Queenstown or in its traveller can escape to surrounding townships Queenstown and meet Arrowtown, Kingston fellow travellers at any of Queenstown offers you a huge and Glenorchy. our backpackers (hostels). range of accommodation styles to help you settle in to our place. Find out more at queenstownNZ.nz/accommodation

10 11 Queenstown #queenstownlive Hit the shops must do’s Search for locally crafted art, homewares and Stimulate all five of your senses when you clothing at our markets or discover all there is to do in Queenstown — visit our boutique shops. here are our top picks. queenstownNZ.nz/ shopping

Feel the rush Unwind like a local Leap from a bridge, Find hidden bars in alleyway swoosh down rapids precincts or lakefront or speed between high hotspots after dusk. canyon cliffs for a thrill. queenstownNZ.nz/ queenstownNZ.nz/ bars-and-clubs adventure

Pamper yourself Get out on the water Soak in a hot pool or indulge in a relaxing, Skim, glide high above invigorating wellness or slowly cruise across experience. stunning Lake Wakatipu.

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Taste the flavours Head for the hills Indulge in the rich flavours of our restaurants and Work up a sweat on our sample Central ’s world class hiking trails, finest varieties at world or race downhill by bike. class wineries. queenstownNZ.nz/ queenstownNZ.nz/ walking-hiking -and-dine

12 13 Our mountains Skiing & snowboarding

What better way to immerse yourself in the majesty of Queenstown than with a ski escape?

Four incredible ski areas, and a dedicated Cardrona Heli-skiing Nordic snow park in our region, cater to Alpine Resort & Cat Skiing every level of skier or snowboarder. Known for its chilled vibe Access thousands of hectares For learners there’s gentle beginner areas and wide-ranging terrain, of untouched powder and and world class instructors, and for the more Cardrona also has an have it all to yourself within excellent terrain park, half minutes of Queenstown. For experienced shredders there are steep slopes pipes and steep chutes. intermediate and advanced and chutes just begging to be ridden. You can even stay the night skiers or snowboarders heli- in its alpine apartments. skiing can be the ultimate Each field lets you relax amongst the beauty winter experience. There’s with fireside bars or sunny decks for a post-ski also cat skiing available near mulled wine, or recharge for lunch ahead of Queenstown. Under expert Treble Cone is the South guidance you’re transported the afternoon’s runs. Island’s largest ski area, with into remote back country varied terrain spanning three where up to 3000 vertical basins, and off-piste riding metres of terrain awaits. that some say is ‘unrivalled’, an ideal choice for advanced skiers and boarders. With incredible views of the Home to an extensive range This Nordic ski area offers Wakatipu Basin, Coronet Peak of terrain, The Remarkables cross-country skiing and offers skiers diverse terrain, is a relaxed and fun ski field. skating in high rolling and is just a 20 minute drive It’s known to be great for hill country across the from Queenstown. Whatever families, with facilities for Cardrona valley. your skiing or boarding level kids of all ages and a modern there’s something for you — base building with incredible even a mountain top bar for views for relaxing during Find out more at those bluebird days. the day. queenstownNZ.nz/winter-sports

14 15 Adventure Push your limits

Queenstown is the home of adventure and is the perfect place to dare to try something new.

Feel more alive than ever while taking on some of our adventure pursuits, choose from air, water or land activities that will get your blood racing.

Go , hiking, white water , jet boating, bungy jumping, skydiving, ziplining, climbing, , parasailing…the options are nearly endless, and your days can be filled with mind-bending activities of all kinds.

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16 17 In the Flights Queenstown Lakes is a hub of skies scenic flight options. Fly over The Remarkables, to your favourite ski area, or head to Milford for the ultimate air adventure, landing on a remote beach or along the way. Both scheduled and charter services are available year-round. Adrenaline Skydiving over Glenorchy or The Remarkables, hang gliding, paragliding and parasailing – the adventure options are plentiful. Hot air Hot air ballooning at sunrise is an incredible experience, made even more so by the amazing and diverse landscape below. Dip and rise around the lakes and the mountains, watching the world go about its morning below.

For a bird’s eye perspective of Queenstown’s grandeur, take to the skies on a scenic flight or embark on a thrilling air activity.

Climb high above the mountain tops and see hidden lakes, or watch flow between jagged peaks. Or if an adventure is what you’re after, take Find out more at a leap of faith with a skydive, or gently glide to the queenstownNZ.nz/air-adventures ground paragliding or hang gliding.

18 19 In the

vines By car Hit the road on a mission to discover the wineries and cellar doors dotted around the region for tastings and a bite to eat. Travel at your own pace and stop to take in the views. By tour Join a tour and meet fellow wine enthusiasts, tour options include 4WD vehicles, buses and even luxury private vehicles. Learn about the region as you go and have the freedom to indulge in a range of tastings. By bike Work up an appetite and a thirst by getting around Queenstown’s with a little pedal- At a latitude of 45° south, Central power. Slowly wind your way through valleys and alongside Otago is the most southerly wine- rivers. Book a transfer back to producing region in the world, town to make it a one way trip. making the cosmopolitan town By air of Queenstown a great base to For the ultimate in wine tasting explore this region from. adventures, book yourself onto one of Queenstown’s helicopter Shaly soil and a of hot, dry summers, cool tours of and beyond. and crisp, cold winters provide excellent Combine world class vintages with stunning aerial views of grape growing conditions for nearly 200 vineyards. Queenstown and its surrounds. Award-winning varieties include a world class Pinot Noir that is increasingly sought after. Queenstown’s very own Gibbston, the ‘valley of vines’, is where Find out more at the region’s very first commercial Pinot Noir grapes queenstownNZ.nz/wineries were planted.

20 21 On the water

Surrounded by beautiful Cruising Fishing lakes and rivers. Take a cruise on Lake Our rivers and lakes are Wakatipu’s turquoise waters, plentiful with salmon and on a vintage steamship, a trout for keen anglers, or Queenstown is an ideal destination for all your state-of-the-art catamaran or casual fishing alike. Take a favourite water activities. a small cruise vessel. Or go boat charter or find a spot What better way to experience and really get further afield to Fiordland along the water’s edge to and cruise on Doubtful or wade in and cast a line. amongst this place but on the water? Milford Sounds. Lake Wakatipu is a hive of aquatic activity year- Adventure round, and being on the water will give you a Rivers real sense of place, of where you are on the earth. Need a water-based thrill? Skim across Queenstown’s There’s a number of adventure braided rivers on a thrilling activities, from parasailing jet boat ride, or rush down to jet boarding, and diving rapids on a rafting adventure. beneath the water in a shark- like submersible jet craft.

Find out more at queenstownNZ.nz/water-adventures

22 23 On the land

Sightseeing tours and trips are Scenic tours By horse Head into the hills and Visit a working country the best way to truly get under remove yourself from the station and meander about Queenstown’s skin and mingle everyday on a 4WD tour of by horseback, or wade some of our most stunning into the rivers on a guided with fellow travellers. scenery, from Glenorchy to horse trek. It’s on these , Arrowtown tours you really get a feel for Take a trip with experts in their field, whether it’s and Gibbston. Queenstown’s frontier past. the region’s pioneering past in gold mining, our film set locations, or the special wine and food By bike Walk produced from our soils. Queenstown Lakes is Let the trail be your guide renowned for its scenic or join a group with a leader cycling options. Hire a bike and trek into the mountains, for a day or two and take following the rivers, spying to the Queenstown trails the . Take up the solo, with your group or challenge of a multi-day with the help of a guide to walk and even climbing lead the way. adventures high in the peaks.

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24 25 On the Millbrook Resort Arrowtown green Golf Club Immaculately groomed greens amidst rolling hills A quintessential country and surrounded by mountain course, Arrowtown Golf vistas, Millbrook Resort offers Club is nestled in the crook 27 championship holes of the hills on the outskirts and a range of luxurious of Arrowtown. Mingle with accommodation, dining locals playing a casual round. and relaxation options. Queenstown The Hills Golf Club The ultimate in exclusive This 18-hole par 72 course golfing, The Hills is owned is accessible by car or water by jewellery magnate Sir taxi! Set at the end of the Michael Hill. The course is picture-perfect Kelvin Heights complemented by Hill’s vast Peninsula, surround by Lake sculpture and art collection. Wakatipu’s deep blue, it offers lessons for all stages of the Jacks Point game and video analysis. Frankton Golf Centre Home to Queenstown’s driving range and a nine-hole Come to Queenstown for short course, the family- friendly centre is ideal for all a golfing experience that abilities, right beneath the dreams are made of. jets coming in to land at the This 18-hole course has nearby airport. Immerse yourself in some of the most beautiful sweeping views up the razorback Remarkables, and scenic courses in the world, from the first to Kingston Golf Club and winds its way through the 19th hole. wetland, tussock, rocky Kingston Golf Club features outcrops and native bush. From immaculate greens, to naturally rolling incredible scenery and a The lakeside clubhouse number of obstacles for fairways with rugged mountain peaks as a backdrop, houses a golf shop and golfers to navigate across Queenstown has golfing options to suit every level a relaxed restaurant with nine holes — including creeks of player. Choose from seven local courses with a seasonal menu. close to some greens. distinctly different outlooks, most within a 25 minute drive from Queenstown, or book a golf package or Find out more at tour where every detail is taken care of, and you’ll be queenstownNZ.nz/golf guided by locals with extensive knowledge.

26 27 Luma MAY An award-winning arts and culture festival based Events in Queenstown. JUN Queenstown Winter Festival Welcoming the arrival of winter in true Queenstown style. It is a four day extravaganza Rhythm & Alps of Queenstown’s unique culture and community. JAN Winter starts here and we’re proud of it. A two day music festival to ring in the New Year, featuring both international and local acts in the Cardrona Valley, 40 minutes north of Queenstown. Glenorchy Races Glenorchy Race Day is a true southern experience that has become an iconic local event. Winter Games NZ A&P Show AUG Come and see some of the world’s top snow and A fun day out for the family on one of the most ice athletes compete on our mountains. beautiful showgrounds in the country, overlooking Lake Hayes. Winter Pride SEP Revellers from around the world come to celebrate The Motatapu the Southern Hemisphere’s largest winter Pride event. MAR An off-road sporting event that attracts thousands each year. There’s an ultra-run, marathon, mountain Peak to Peak bike, miner’s trail run, and triathlon events, Warm up at the South Island’s biggest winter something for all levels. multi-sport event, racing from the top of The Remarkables ski area to Coronet Peak on skis, mountain bike, kayak, foot and road bike. New Zealand’s premier golfing event played at The Hills and Millbrook Resort. A great spectator event for golf fans. Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival APR A community event to celebrate the vibrancy of autumn. Air NZ Queenstown NOV International Marathon This marathon takes in the highlights of the Queenstown Lakes region, set beneath the renowned Crown and Remarkables mountain ranges.

Find out more at queenstownNZ.nz/events

28 29 Walking & hiking Stretch those legs

Short walks Lake meandering Queenstown’s mountains, Take any number of short Complete a loop track walks from the town centre, around picturesque lakes, lake and trails, or valleys including the Tiki Trail up take in the grandeur of to Bob’s Peak (and the seeing the landscape are waiting for your footprints. welcome gondola ride reflected in the water below, back down to town), or up and soak up the atmosphere Walking and hiking will really immerse you in Queenstown Hill to seek by the crystal clear waters of the landscape. Take the time to walk in nature, out the Basket of Dreams. our region’s lakes. hear the sounds of our environment, and see the true nature of Queenstown — majestic, Into the hills Multi-day odyssey uninterrupted beauty. Get out into the hills to find Queenstown is a starting See page 34 for more info on trails. mirror-calm lakes, traverse point, or a rewarding end ridges and feel like you’re in to many of New Zealand’s the middle of nowhere when Great Walks, multi-day all you’ve done is descend adventures including the into a valley, or hike around Routeburn near Glenorchy, a small peak. and the Kepler and Milford tracks further afield.

Find out more at queenstownNZ.nz/walking-hiking

30 31 Biking Ride & explore

Park life Cuisine by bike Get on your bike and explore Expertly crafted bike Combine a ride with a parks are a hub of fun from culinary adventure, take the the mountains, lakes and valleys spring until autumn, and trails to Gibbston’s renowned of Queenstown. are a great spot to meet wineries, cellar doors and keen local riders and get restaurants, and get a shuttle Queenstown has a wide selection of trails from family- amongst the action. back to town at the end of the day. friendly meandering paths to tough downhill tracks. Trail magic We’re also home to New Zealand’s first For a day or more gondola-assisted trails on Bob’s Peak, and in the Some of New Zealand’s most scenic riding can be With rides lasting from a summertime the ski fields offer some excellent found along the beautiful couple of hours to a couple riding opportunities — there’s even the option to , one of the of days, there’s something go heli-riding, the ultimate shuttle run. New Zealand Cycle Trails’ for all adventurers, both Great Rides. Queenstown is independent and guided. See page 34 for more info on trails. also the start of the Around Head to Glenorchy on a multi- the Mountains trail. day adventure on the stunning winding road that follows Lake Wakatipu’s shores.

Find out more at queenstownNZ.nz/biking

32 33 Trail QUEENSTOWN map TRAIL The Queenstown Trail network ARROWTOWN

Malaghans Rd

MILLBROOK Centennial Ave RESORT

Christine’s Hill Lake Hayes Rd Hayes Lake Swain Bridge Speargrass Flat Rd

Southern Discoveries Bridge

13km Domain Rd Slopehill Rd

Lower Shotover Rd ARROW JUNCTION 8km Knights Family Bridge

Lake Hayes Arrow River

Shotover River

OLD LOWER Edgar Bridge SHOTOVER Morven Rd BRIDGE Trail Map? 2p Thompsons Hill LAKE HAYES Barfoot Tunnel 5km ESTATE 6km KAWARAU SUSPENSION BRIDGE Billie’s Bridge 6km

2km FRANTON

8km

7km QUEENSTOWN

Kawarau Falls Bridge 8km

KELVIN PENINSULA

7km Map Legend

ACS POINT Frankton Track and Lake Wakatipu Trail Gibbston River Trail Twin Rivers Trail

Jack’s Point Trail Lake Hayes Trail Tucker Beach Trail

Arrow River Bridges Trail Countryside Trail Commuter Trail

queenstowntrail.co.nz Taste Café life Whether it’s a languid Queenstown breakfast by the lake or lunch to keep the adrenaline fires burning, there’s a café to suit all tastes. From the health conscious in need of something virtuous, to delicious cabinet pastries, sandwiches or pastas. Fine dine Queenstown is home to many award-winning chefs and restaurants, pairing a relaxed Kiwi attitude with the finest in fresh flavours. Sweet tooth Satisfy your craving for sweetness, there’s gourmet ice cream and intricate dessert boutiques — even a sweet shop. Takeaway time Grab a gigantic burger and meander down to the lakefront, or pick up some sushi, a pie and a pastry. There’s takeaway options on every corner.

Delectable food and a great night out are always on the menu in Queenstown.

There are over 150 restaurants, bars and cafés to choose from in the Queenstown region with everything from fine dining restaurants offering Find out more at premium, local artisan fare to family-friendly queenstownNZ.nz/wine-and-dine eateries catering to everyone’s tastes.

36 37 Shop Sports & outdoors As one of the Southern Hemisphere’s premium ski Boutiques, markets & galleries and outdoor pursuit areas, there’s an accompanying array of high quality outdoors and sports gear available in Queenstown.

Fashion Food & drink Queenstown boasts Select a premium vintage shopping on an international to send home, and pick scale, with luxury brands, up tasty condiments and iconic New Zealand design cheeses to pair with a picnic stores, souvenirs, clothing meal by the water’s edge. and adventure equipment Queenstown’s delicatessens all centrally located in the are known for their delicious compact CBD. accompaniments and local produce. Art & culture Immerse yourself in the local art scene on a tour of our best galleries, or explore the galleries dotted further afield around our region. Select a special gift of pounamu (New Zealand jade) from one of our specialty stores. To market Check out the craft markets Arrowtown held each weekend by the & Glenorchy lakeside or at the foot of the razorback Remarkables. Arrowtown boasts an eclectic range of boutiques, gift and craft shops — perfect to find one-of-a-kind objects or luxury clothing item. Meanwhile Glenorchy boasts homewares, art Find that special token of your visit, and fine local produce. or a gift for a friend back home — the shopping range in Queenstown Find out more at queenstownNZ.nz/shopping is as diverse as it is inspiring.

38 39 Pamper Relax, recharge & renew

Let go of the everyday and breathe in a new lease on life in paradise.

Queenstown’s spa and wellness options range from day-long mini-retreats, to an immersive seven-day journey — even spa treatments and yoga in the mountains with luxurious helicopter transfers are available.

Be pampered at one of Queenstown’s luxurious day spas, sink into a therapeutic hot pool, or treat yourself to a selection of therapies at a local beauty salon.

Find out more at queenstownNZ.nz/relaxation

40 41 After dusk Feel the vibe

Experience Queenstown’s legendary evening life with a night out at any (or all!) of the local bars and nightclubs.

Settle in for the evening at a cosy wine bar or a friendly pub, or gear up and go bar-hopping in central Queenstown, discovering the best and busiest bars on the way. Queenstown bars and clubs often have live music and DJs.

There’s a vibrant atmosphere in Queenstown any night of the week — get out and mingle with travellers and locals alike.

Find out more at queenstownNZ.nz/bars-and-clubs

42 43 Film Set the scene

Image: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

Fantasy Action Queenstown has been the stage The epic Lord of the Rings Wolverine once prowled trilogy really put Queenstown the stunning land around for many global cinematic hits. on the film stage — put Glenorchy and the yourself in a hobbit’s place spectacular scene where his Everything from Mission Impossible, The Lord of in Arrowtown, Glenorchy, hideout was blown up is now the Rings trilogy, Wolverine and even Bollywood Paradise and the jagged untouched by the remains of super-hits. Remarkables. Or escape the filmset — leaving the stage to Narnia’s fantasy world. set for you to visit. There are a range of experiences available to film buffs, from specialised film tours, horse treks and Bollywood Music videos guided walks to self-led drives to the heart of and commercials Queenstown’s film sets. India’s gigantic film industry and fans around the International pop stars world fell in love with the like Taylor Swift have region when it starred made Queenstown the alongside Sonam Kapoor set of their music videos, and Imran Khan in the joined by local musicians Bollywood hit I Hate and television commercials Luv Storys. Queenstown for cars and beverages. continues to be a popular Bollywood destination.

Find out more at queenstownnz.co.nz/media/filming-in-queenstown/

44 4543 TOP TIPS

Heritage Arrowtown Immerse yourself in Arrowtown’s history at the Lakes District Museum, or take a stroll Where history meets nature to the Chinese miners’ cottages. Shopping

Peruse the main street for local boutiques, gift stores, craft shops and fresh local produce and explore the alleyways and staircases branching in every direction. Walking

Arrowtown is a hub for walking options, Steeped in history take a short stroll along the Arrow River, and a special kind or head into the hills towards , Sawpit Gully or take in the views from of old-world charm. Tobin’s Track. Arrowtown is just a short trip from Queenstown, but a world away at Tasty treats the same time. From street side fruit stalls, hearty tavern The cobbled main street of Arrowtown fare paired with craft beer, to award-winning is a destination in itself, a hub of cafés, fine dining, Arrowtown has foodies covered. boutiques, art studios, award-winning Pick up some locally produced treats from and diverse restaurants, a boutique many stores. cinema and the fabulous Lakes District Museum. The discovery of gold in the Arrow River in the 1800s brought miners in their droves to find their fortune, building the foundations of the Arrowtown we know today, and putting the river on the map.

Find out more at arrowtown.com

46 47 TOP TIPS

Walking Glenorchy Glenorchy is the gateway to Mt Aspiring National Park, and the start of world-famous The head of the lake multi-day hikes including the Routeburn, one of New Zealand’s precious Great Walks. Adventure

Take to the skies on a skydiving mission, a scenic helicopter ride, or skim across the waters of the Dart on a jet boat or kayak. There are thrills from all angles in Glenorchy. Horse around

The incredible 45 minute Get to know the hills around Glenorchy drive is an experience and Paradise with a horse trek. Some even explore right into Lord of the Rings territory. in itself. Hunter gatherer Glenorchy lies at the top of Lake Wakatipu’s northern arm. Anglers will find salmon and trout in local Nestled on the water’s edge where rivers, or deep in the nearby mountains by the braided Dart River feeds into Lake helicopter, and there’s game galore in the Wakatipu, and surrounded by snow- surrounding hills. capped mountains, in Glenorchy you’ll feel like you’re in a movie set, and you just might be! Famous as the backdrop for many films, including The Lord of the Rings, and even in a music video from pop mega-star Taylor Swift, you can really immerse yourself in the incredible scenery with a walk, horse ride or jetboating adventure.

Find out more at glenorchycommunity.co.nz

48 49 Kingston, Wanaka & Fiordland Mountains, lakes & fiords

Kingston At the southernmost point of Lake Wakatipu lies Kingston, a popular spot with locals and visitors alike. There’s walking tracks, bike rides and gorgeous picnic spots ideal as a base Fiordland for boating and fishing. Take your time on the drive down and stop at lakeside Fiordland is a nature lover’s paradise rest stops and soak up the views. — and home to , Doubtful Sound and the famous . Wanaka Accessible by road for a full-day trip, or by Over the lies Wanaka, scenic flight over the mountains, there are a picturesque lakeside town with even options for overnight cruises where amazing walks, water activities and you might just be welcomed to the water some great shopping. by a pod of dolphins, or spy a yellow-eyed Known as the world’s first protected penguin on the rocks. ‘lifestyle reserve’ Wanaka is a beautiful year-round destination, and another gateway to the spectacular Mt Aspiring National Park. Wanaka is also home to the biennial air show, the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

50 51 You’ll find the APPROXIMATE FLIGHT TIMES TO Connectivity Southern Lakes QUEENSTOWN region in the times southwest corner 3 Travelling to Queenstown of New Zealand’s HRS South Island. EAST COAST Queenstown sits on the AUSTRALIA BRISBANE 45th parallel, nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu below The Remarkables 110 mountain range. There MINS GOLD are multiple daily flight COAST connections from New AUCKLAND Zealand’s main centres of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. 80 MINS

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52 5351 South Island TOP TIPS drive times • We drive on the left-hand side of the road Travel at your leisure • Safety belts are compulsory for NELSON PICTON all passengers • It’s illegal to use a cellphone MURCHISON while driving in New Zealand WESTPORT • Refer to NZTA website for the latest updates to the upper South Island driving routes

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G Helpful Post Office Queenstown Courier Post Depot information 15 Jock Boyd Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300 T: 0800 268 7437 National Directory T: 018 Emergency Ambulance, Fire and Police T: 111 International Directory T: 0172 Queenstown Police 11 Camp Street, Queenstown T: 03 441 1600 T: 03 450 9031 Lakes District Hospital 20 Douglas Street, Frankton T: 03 441 0015 Public Holidays New Year 1 January Banks 2 January

Trading banks are open Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm, Waitangi Day 6 February and some in Queenstown are open on weekends. Otago Anniversary 25 March 2019 Bureaux De Change 23 March 2020 22 March 2021 Open seven days a week, 8:00am – 6:30pm ATM — 24 hour automated teller machines are widely available. Anzac Day 25 April Good Friday 19 April 2019 Churches 10 April 2020 2 April 2021 Saint Peter’s (Anglican) T: 03 442 8391 Saint Andrew’s (Presbyterian) T: 03 441 4250 Easter Monday 22 April 2019 Saint Joseph’s (Catholic) T: 03 443 8414 13 April 2020 5 April 2021

Citizens Advice Bureau Queen’s Birthday 1st Monday in June Cnr Stanley and Ballarat Streets T: 03 442 6799 Labour Day 4th Monday in October Luggage Storage Christmas Day 25 December Bag storage is available at Queenstown Airport or Info & Boxing Day 26 December Track in downtown Queenstown year round. Parking Find out more at queenstownNZ.nz/visitorinformation See the maps section. This guide has been compiled by Destination Queenstown (DQ), the regional tourism organisation responsible for marketing Queenstown, New Zealand. PRINTED ON 100% To the best of its knowledge, DQ has been supplied RECYCLED PAPER with accurate information at the time of printing.

DESTINATION QUEENSTOWN 50 Stanley Street or PO Box 353 Queenstown, New Zealand T: +64 3 441 0700 E: [email protected]

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