The Southern Hemisphere’s largest winter pride event is returning to Queenstown with opportunities to dress up and party. Hundreds of gay men and women are expected to converge on Queenstown for Gay Ski Week Queenstown between August 27 and September 3 for a week-long celebration of skiing, socialising and fun-fuelled evenings. Party in style by experiencing the sophistication of Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel, a haven MORE »

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 »

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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  

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with us in the south as each autumn the trees and hillsides turn vibrant red and gold, and the Arrowtown streets come to life in celebration. The 2015 festival runs from 10 – 19 April 2015 and features more than 50 events over the 10 day programme. Be part of the scenery … see MORE »

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

If you’re looking for activities to try during your stay in Queenstown, why not try a bicycle tour to experience the amazing beauty of our region up close. Around the Basin Ltd is a newly formed cycle guiding company based in Queenstown. Around the Basin is owned by two Queenstown locals Steve Norton and John Knight, both passionate cyclists with MORE »

Queenstown is an exciting place during summer, and with so many attractions and destinations on offer the whole region is buzzing with activity. Unfortunately, this time of year is also when we hear of a number of accidents and misfortunes as a result of this summer fun and recklessness. You may be surprised to learn of the dangers that exist MORE »

Although Queenstown boasts a huge range of adventure activities geared at tourists, it’s also nice to take the chance to chill out and enjoy the local talent and character of the region. Local markets are a great way to talk to residents about their life here in one of the most beautiful places on earth, and browse a huge range MORE »

You may think that compared to treacherous snow drifts and icy roads, summer doesn’t present much of a driving challenge here in Queenstown. It’s true that you’re less likely to get in harm’s way, but there are still plenty of things you can do to ensure your road trips during the summer months are as pleasant and productive as possible. MORE »

Queenstown is a hugely popular destination during summer, and for good reason. Nestled inland in the Lakes Region of the lower South Island, it achieves soaring daily temperatures and long daylight hours that are perfect for exploring all the attractions – both natural and man-made – all around the region. The township itself often becomes full to bursting with tourists MORE »

  Discerning travellers to Queenstown expecting luxury transportation and drivers can now call on the team at BLACK, Queenstown. With a fleet of luxury vehicles and intimate knowledge of the area, they are able to provide a first-class, reliable, discreet and unrivaled chauffeur service. BLACK: Skippers Canyon Tour BLACK has a wide range of guided tours on offer. For more information on their MORE »

 Coronet Peak – the Peak of Perfection has officially opened for Winter 2012. Coronet Peak is adored by locals and offers excellent skiing and snowboarding terrain and lift systems.  Driving times to Coronet Peak Ski Area: From Time Queenstown 20 mins Arrowtown 25 mins Wanaka 1hr 10mins Hours:9am to 4pm daily (weather & snow conditions dependent) Night Skiing open from MORE »

Queenstown welcomes the opening of Rata Restaurant.  Michelin star chef Josh Emett and Queenstown business woman Fleur Caulton combined their talents to bring Queenstown a new and exciting venue to eat out. Despite both working and living overseas, Emett and Caulton are proudly Kiwi. Hamilton born Emett is best known for his role for almost eleven years with the international MORE »

As winter’s first major southerly snap passed through the Queenstown region it left behind a welcomed ‘blanket’ of snow on the surrounding mountains.   Want to hit the slopes in Queenstown this winter? Consider booking our Winter Skiing/Snowboarding Starter Package: Stay 4 nights at our luxury Queenstown Boutique Hotel for the price of 3 and enjoy a day’s skiing or snowboarding at MORE »

Skippers Canyon Jetboat is located in skippers canyon 22 kilometers from Queenstown New Zealand, access is by the famous Skippers Canyon road, a gravel road carved by hand by miners over 140 years ago. The Gold Rush was born in this region in 1862 when two Maori Shepherd’s stumbled upon these riches when their sheep dog was washed downstream, upon MORE »

The Manager of Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel, John Etheridge took up the challenge and skydived with Nzone. It takes courage and a certain kind of person to jump from an aircraft. John was harnessed to an experienced qualified Jumpmaster, stepped out the aircraft door and for some 60 seconds was plummeting towards the ground at 200kph, terminal velocity. The Jumpmaster deploys the MORE »

The American Express Queenstown Winter Festival will take centre stage in Queenstown, New Zealand, from 22 June to 1 July 2012. This year’s Opening Party theme is ‘Best of the Basin’ – showcasing local singers and entertainers alongside Queenstown’s favourite band The Master Blasters. Be sure to wrap up warm and grab some tucker from our al-fresco food stalls then MORE »

One of the first sights to captivate visitors to Queenstown is the distinctive outline of the Skyline complex high above town. The Skyline Queenstown is an easy 5 minute walk from the Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel and exclusively accessed by scenic  Gondola.  Skyline Queenstown is a ‘must-see’ attraction during your visit to Queenstown, New Zealand. Reputed to be the steepest lift in MORE »

The only company permitted to paraglide over Queenstown is G Force Paragliding.  Launching from the Skyline Gondola.  Many of our guests get to soar over spectacular Queenstown and stunning Lake Wakatipu and land next to the park next to the hotel. G Force also offer take offs from Coronet Peak and fly over the rural beauty of the Wakatipu Basin. Their friendly MORE »

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel Duty Manager Koto Yamashita got to experience Milford Sound courtesy of  The Helicopter Line. The captivating flight crossed over alpine lakes, lush rainforest and past rugged peaks. Koto experienced the grandeur of the Southern Alps en-route and land at The Divide.  Experiencing unparalleled views of world famous Milford Sound and Mitre Peak before landing.   Koto experienced an alpine snow MORE »

When visiting Queenstown consider viewing some of the historic buildings.  The Masonic Lodge – Lake Lodge of Ophir was one of the first permanent material buildings to be erected, in Queenstown and today it is the oldest Masonic Lodge building in New Zealand.  The foundation stone was laid in 1863. Lake Lodge of Ophir was formally constituted on 18 July 1864 MORE »

The Bath House Restaurant Queenstown Built to commemorate the coronation of King Georges V in 1910, which is why a crown graces its roof. The building originally housed changing sheds, for the lake was the town’s only swimming area until the early 1960s. Located at the entrance of Queenstown Garden, on Marine Parade. This lovely spot in Queenstown radiates charm MORE »

James McNeill was a Scotsman who came to Queenstown about 1882 where he was employed to build the Ballarat Street Bridge.  Married in 1885 he built a cottage for his family on Church Street.  Built to last, the original cottage was extended and refurbished in the 1980s ready for a new life as the new home to Dux de Lux.  MORE »

Take some time out when you visit Queenstown by locating some of  the historic buildings in Queenstown.  Start with William’s Cottage.  This is the oldest residential building in Queenstown. It was built in 1864 by John Williams, boatman and shipbuilder.  Located on the corner of Earl Street and Marine Parade (19 Marine Parade, Queenstown).  This currently operates as Vesta Design MORE »

The Remarkables Range is part of the Southern Alps bordering onto Lake Wakatipu.  Its impressive skyline dominates Queenstown.  The Remarkables’ highest peaks are Double Cone (2340 m) and Ben Nevis (2330 m). The Helicopter Line offers a 20 minute flight to the Remarkables ($215 per person).  A quick landing on the spur of the mountain range will allow you to MORE »

Queenstown is New Zealand’s adventure playground and there are hundreds of activities and attractions for you to enjoy in the area no matter what time of year you visit. Check out our recommendations for the top 10 things to do in Queenstown. Milford Sound Fly/Cruise/Fly Fly over the Southern Alps and marvel at the grandeur of snow capped peaks, see spectacular mountain MORE »

At the head of Lake Wakatipu lies Glenorchy, gateway to the Mt Aspiring National Park and the delta between the Dart and Rees rivers. It’s a place of stunning beauty, immortalised in the world famous Lord of the Rings trilogy, and it’s the home of Dart Stables. Dart Stables offers a range of excellent horse treks in this spectacular region, MORE »

Queenstown locals woke up to a white wonderland on Sunday 10 July, 2011 when snow fell to ground level.      

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.

Ever been heli skiing? It’s the ultimate snow experience for a skier or boarder. Interested? Then let us take you into the heart of the Southern Alps – a world above and beyond all others…

Find out what you need to know to be safe on the mountains this winter by attending this free avalanche awareness and safety seminar.

Queenstown’s ski fields are scheduled to open in June for the 2010 ski season. Check the scheduled opening dates for The Remarkables and Coronet Peak, Queenstown.