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Queenstown

New Zealand

On New Zealand's South Island amid the Remarkables mountain range, The adventure capital of the world on Lake Wakatipu offers bungee jumping, skydiving, jet boating, and some of New Zealand's most beautiful hiking trails. In winter, the region transforms into a premier ski destination.

What awaits you

SkiingHikingActiveNatureWalkable

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Best time to visit

January, February, December: up to 22°C with 11h of sunshine per day.

Mild year-round: even in winter 21°C.

Max. temperature
22°
Jan
20°
Feb
18°
Mar
16°
Apr
12°
May
7°
Jun
7°
Jul
8°
Aug
11°
Sep
14°
Oct
17°
Nov
21°
Dec
Sunshine hours
11h
Jan
10h
Feb
9h
Mar
8h
Apr
6h
May
5h
Jun
4h
Jul
6h
Aug
7h
Sep
9h
Oct
10h
Nov
11h
Dec
Rain days
9d
Jan
10d
Feb
11d
Mar
10d
Apr
12d
May
11d
Jun
11d
Jul
13d
Aug
15d
Sep
12d
Oct
14d
Nov
15d
Dec

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Queenstown as a Vacation Destination

Queenstown is an excellent choice for ski holidays, hiking trips, active holidays. The best time to visit is January, February, December with temperatures up to 22°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€€€
Local languages
EN
Camping
Tent & caravan