Arrowtown is an old gold mining town and a real slice of New Zealand history.  Situated, just 20km northwest of Queenstown, at the base of the Arrow River, the charming settlement of Arrowto...

Cardrona is a popular ski resort situated off the Crown Range Road between Queenstown and Wanaka.  Leaving Wanaka, it's a 20 minute drive while it's a slightly longer 35 minute drive from Queenstown....

The rugged landscape of Central Otago is a chance to get out of Queenstown and explore a bit of 'Old New Zealand'.  We've picked out a few of the towns that are no more than 90 minutes drive from...

In keeping with its individual nature, the name 'Fiordland' was adapted from the Scandinavian word 'fjord', emphasising the area's uniqueness.  It is a wild, untamed landscape; nature at its best...

Frankton is situated at the north-eastern end of Lake Wakatipu off highway 6a that runs from Cromwell into Queenstown.  The suburb enjoys views of Lake Wakatipu and is in close proximity to ...

Positioned between Queenstown and Cromwell, the Gibbston wine region is a must for anyone who enjoys a tipple or two in the sunshine.  With fertile vineyards irrigated by the Kawarau River, which...

Sitting at the very top of Lake Wakatipu, 46km north of Queenstown, is the small village of Glenorchy.  The drive to Glenorchy is one of the most spectacular in the world and worth the trip alone.  ...

A 15 minute drive from Queenstown (as you head towards Kingston), Jack's Point is a 1200 hectare settlement that includes a championship golf course, a restaurant and some truly 'remarkable' walking t...

Kelvin Heights is a residential area, 5 minutes drive from Frankton and 20 minutes from the centre of Queenstown.  With a world-class golf course, wonderful views of Lake Wakatipu and a greater s...

Sitting pretty at the bottom of Lake Wakatipu, Kingston lies 50km south of Queenstown, along a stunning road (SH-6) that takes in the Remarkable Mountains on one side, and the shores of the lake on th...

Lake Hawea can be a surprise to travellers making their way from the west coast to Wanaka and onto Queenstown.  This beautiful lake covers 141 square kilometres, with calm, flat water reflecting ...

Lake Hayes is a tranquil and beautiful lake that's just 15 minutes drive from downtown Queenstown.  The lake attracts walkers, runners, and cyclists who are all drawn to the natural beauty of the...

One of the region's most popular tourist attractions, the Otago Central Rail Trail is a 150km-long network of cycle and walking tracks.  The route roughly follows the old railway that was constru...

Edging onto the dramatic Lake Wakatipu and overlooked by the spectacular Remarkables mountains, Queenstown is a compact town that by day, offers views at every turn, and by night a lively atmosphere i...

The crowning jewel of the Queenstown area is the magnificent Lake Wakatipu, though there are many other lakes in Queenstown and the surrounding areas of Wanaka, Fiordland and Central Otago.  E...

Lake Wanaka lies in the heart of the Otago Lakes region and, at 300m above sea level, is New Zealand's fourth largest lake and the gateway to the West Coast glacier region and Mount Aspiring National ...