How To Get There
Distance from Airport: 9km (approximately 10 minutes driving time)
Shuttle bus Availability: Local bus service stops at the hotel
Air: All major New Zealand airlines provide scheduled daily air services to/from Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington and Christchurch. Flight time from Christchurch, the South Island's gateway, is about 45 minutes by jet.
Coach: Daily services to/from Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Te Anau, Milford Sound and the West Coast.
Self Drive: Allow half a day from Invercargill or Dunedin, a full day from Christchurch. Major international and all national rental car and campervan companies have offices in Queenstown.
Transportation Services
Taxi: Town NZ$5.00
Taxi: Airport NZ$15.00
Shuttle Service: Town NZ$2.00
Shuttle Service: Airport NZ$6.00
Limousine: Town NZ$36.00 return
Limousine: Airport NZ$30.40
Local Attractions
Remarkables and Coronet Peak Ski Fields
Shotover Jet
Queenstown Shopping & Restaurant Precinct
Milford Sound
Bungy jumping
Recommendations
Queenstown is justifiably regarded as the "Adventure Capital of New Zealand" with a huge range of adrenaline pumping activities. There is however a tranquil side to the area. For instance, guests may like to relax with a visit to historic Arrowtown, a old gold mining town with a palpable sense of history.
Another alternative could be a lazy boat trip on majestic Lake Wakatipu.
For those that like to sample the local fruit of the vine, several local wineries offer tours of their facilities, with the opportunity to sample their wines and buy a bottle or two.
Further Comments
The four distinct seasons make anytime a good time to visit. Queenstown is renowned for its clear alpine air, and long summer twilights. Mountain weather can be changeable, so be prepared with warm clothing and wet weather gear all year round.
Summer (Nov-Feb): hot and dry, daytime 19-29°C, nights warm.
Autumn (Mar-Apr): warm balmy days, daytime 15-25°C, cooler nights.
Winter (May-Aug): crisp clear days, daytime 5-10°C, nights cold & frosty.
Spring (Sep-Oct): crisp morning & evening, warm days 9-15°C, cool nights. (city north)
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