Local area

Queenstown International Airport. For more information including live flight arrival and departure times visit www.queenstownairport.co.nz

Take one of the most scenic drives in New Zealand to Glenorchy, a stunning settlement nested in spectacular mountain scenery. Glenorchy has been used for set locations on blockbusters such as The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, X-Men Origins: Wolverine and The Chronicles of Narnia. Located only 40 kilometers from Queenstown, you can expect spectacular scenery and a great range of outdoor activities.

If you're going to launch yourself off an inanimate object with an elastic band tied around your ankles then you have to do it here; at the home of Bungy! The historic Kawarau Bridge Bungy is the world's first commercial bungy jump, the brainchild of AJ Hackett. With three bungy options available, the 43m Kawerau Bungy, the 47m Ledge Bungy, New Zealand's highest 134m Nevis Bungy plus a number of swings you will be spoilt for choice.

Take a Gondola ride up to Queenstown's famous Skyline Gondola and experience the breathtaking 220-degree panorama views of Coronet Peak, the Remarkables Mountain Range and Lake Wakatipu. If you need an adrenaline rush, take the chairlift higher for an 800m downhill blast of fun or try zip lining through the trees with Ziptrek Eco Tours. Enjoy the restaurant, gift shop and Luge as well.

At speeds of up to 90kmph, Jet Boating is a thrilling way to explore the Kawarau, Shotover and Dart Rivers. With six jet boat operators in town, our helpful Concierge team can suggest the best option for you.

Step back in time. Located a scenic 20 minutes drive from town, Arrowtown is a charming gold rush village surrounded by the Arrow River. Visitors enjoyfashions, gifts and jewelry or sample the local cuisine in one of Arrowtown's many boutique restaurants. Be sure to bring a camera, as Arrowtown's extensive history and beautiful scenery are a photographer's dream.

If you are a fan of Skiing - Coronet is a legendary Queenstown field

If you are a fan of Skiing then please contact our Concierge team for more information

If you love Skiing then please contact our Concierge team for more information

Take a leisurely cruise aboard the TSS Earnslaw, an elegant steamship from the early 1900's and experience the spectacular alpine scenery from a new angle. Suitable for all ages, guests can visit the engine room, the mini museum or sit back and relax with a wine or beer on the 90 minute cruise of Lake Wakatipu.