Queenstown
Adventure capital meets luxury lakeside living.
Queenstown is a town that shouldn't exist — built on the edge of a glacial lake, surrounded by mountains so dramatic they've stood in for Middle-earth. It's famous for adrenaline (bungee, jet boats, skydiving), but the Queenstown we love is also a place of exceptional wine, world-class restaurants, and some of New Zealand's most beautiful hiking.
82% of American visitors to New Zealand pass through Queenstown, and it's easy to see why. The Remarkables catch the sunrise. Gibbston Valley produces pinot noir that rivals Burgundy. And on a clear night, the stars over Lake Wakatipu are enough to make you rethink your priorities.
Highlights
Best seasons: Year-round — summer for hiking, winter for skiing
Journeys featuring Queenstown
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The Masterpiece
The definitive New Zealand odyssey. A 15-day symphony of 'Super Lodges' and private aviation, hand-crafted for those who refuse to compromise on icons.
Queenstown
The Expedition
A journey into the profound silence of the wilderness. Navigate the deep-blue reaches of the fjords by private charter and retreat to tented luxury accessible only by air.
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The Southern Heart
The Heart of New Zealand is the South Island with its extreme scenery. From the wild blue sea of Kaikoura to heli-hiking at Franz Josef Glacier and big-sky stargazing at Mount Cook — a feast of experiences in a land forgotten by time.
Bay of Islands
The Hidden Trail of Luxury New Zealand
Immerse yourself in the best culinary, scenic and immersive experiences New Zealand has to offer. From subtropical Bay of Islands to alpine Queenstown, via hidden geothermal wonders and the golden shores of Abel Tasman.
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