Cardrona is looking epic this season, with over 95cm of snow base on the upper mountain! Cardrona is a relaxed and friendly Ski Area that has been putting smiles on skiers and snowboards for 35 years. There are 5 cafes and restaurants on the mountain not to mention the terrain of 345 hectares: 25% beginner 50% Intermediate 25% Advanced For MORE »

Gay Ski Week QT, the official gay ski week event of NZ, is back again for another fabulous year. Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel is one of the Accommodation Hosts this year. Book you accommodatio NOW!! The event is not far away. The party kicks off on Saturday 29th August and finishs the week on Saturday 5th September 2014. This year MORE »

New Zealand has not been mentioned in the New York Times 52 places to visit in 2015, for our big surprise of course, but Queenstown has been named the Reader’s Choice. Read some more here: Queenstown

Queenstown and the wider region is a world class wine destination! The Central Otago  is home to over 200 vineyards producing a wide range of wine varieties. Click here to find out more: Central Otago  

The Nation is supporting our BlackCaps! Click here for more information  

Liz, a local American blogger based in Wanaka, has taken some great photos of the Aurora Australis.    Click here to see the full coverage

The world’s largest online travel community, TripAdvisor, has named Queenstown as New Zealand’s number one destination in the 2014 Travellers’ Choice Destinations. The lakeside alpine resort was also voted the second best destination in the South Pacific, after Sydney, not a bad effort considering the competition! Queenstown is world renowned as the adventure capital of New Zealand and every year MORE »

The Queenstown Trail is one of New Zealand’s flagship trails and along with 18 other national cycleways is billed as a New Zealand Great Ride.  The trail covers 110kms of diverse terrain back-dropped by stunning mountain ranges and connects three main hubs – Central Queenstown, historic Arrowtown and Gibbston – Valley of Vines.  It crosses three major rivers, the Shotover, MORE »

Summer and winter aren’t the only times to enjoy Queenstown – autumn offers its own share of beautiful scenery and relaxing activities, and it’s the perfect time to give yourself some R&R. The red and golden leaves dramatically transform the landscape and the atmosphere of the township, and because it’s off season you won’t have to contend with the hoards MORE »

There is no getting around Queenstown without been seen especially if you are a famous All Blacks rugby player. Guests of Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel bumped into Dan Carter at the Queenstown Airport. As usual Dan was willing to pose with fans!

John Etheridge, General Manager of Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel tested his skiing skills by doing some heli skiing this morning with the Alpine Heli Ski team.  He started his day at around 8.30am by heading to the Glenorchy air strip.  Jason, the pilot after a safety briefing whisked the group to the top of Mount Larkin. JT the guide gave a quick rundown MORE »

The Remarkables skifield in Queenstown has finally opened after snowfalls ended a long start to winter without a decent coating.   Around 700 skiers took to the mountain’s slopes on Sunday. For more information on ski rental gear, ski lessons and bus transfers please contact hotel@queenstownpark.co.nz

If your 2011 New Year’s resolution is to get in shape or lose those extra festive holiday kilos, and you’re looking for healthy holiday options, Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel has a great offer designed to recharge your batteries and breathe new life into your fitness regime.

Queenstown is New Zealand’s adventure capital, with endless outdoor activities awaiting you, including bungy jumping, white-water rafting, hiking, mountain biking and jet boating. Here’s our pick of the best Queenstown attractions for adventure and relaxation.

The only question now about a five-star Hilton hotel’s arrival in Queenstown is whether Paris will be coming for the opening.

Queenstown looks set to benefit from Jetstar’s latest expansion plans this summer, with eight new weekly flights planned from the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Auckland.

The snow arrives ahead of the 10-day Queenstown Winter Festival which begins on Friday.