Queenstown City Centre is the heart of the “Adventure Capital of the World.” It presents both beauty and boundless outdoor pursuits for the hordes of thrill-seekers that descend upon its streets. Visit Queenstown City Centre to find historic landmarks, galleries, specialty shops and tour companies. Enjoy the calm of the beach and a lively nightlife scene.
If you are in the mood to shop then peruse the many bookstores, gourmet food shops, wine stores and luxury fashion outlets. For heart-pumping activities, arrange bungee jumping, skydiving, skiing and zip lining excursions at tour agencies. View works by South Island artists at Queenstown Arts Centre and Maori art at the Silver Fern Gallery. Local artisans hawk their wares at the Creative Queenstown Arts and Crafts Market.
Pause to appreciate the striking architecture of the Church of St. Peter’s and St. Joseph’s Parish. The 150-year-old Williams Cottage is a former boatman’s home and one of the most authentic timber cottages in New Zealand.
Visitors of all ages will enjoy the Odyssey Sensory Maze Queenstown and go-karts, laser tag and video games at Thrillzone Queenstown. Prepare to be spooked at the Fear Factory haunted house. The city’s buzzing nightlife ranges from Irish pubs and taprooms to cocktail longes, live music venues, wine bars and the Skycity Queenstown Casino.
Kick off your shoes and relax on Queenstown Beach while taking in the lake and mountain scenery. Traverse Lake Wakatipu by rented kayak and paddleboat. Alternatively, reach high speeds on a jet boat ride or cruise at a leisurely pace onboard the TSS Earnslaw Queenstown.
Tour the Kiwi Birdlife Park to see New Zealand’s national bird and over a dozen other native bird and reptile species. Close by, the Skyline Gondola travels to Bob’s Peak in the Ben Lomond Scenic Reserve. Marvel at jaw-dropping views, follow hiking trails and race around mountain slopes on the Queenstown Luge.
Queenstown City Centre is a buzzing year-round destination. Backpacker hostels, boutique hotels, lodges and motels provide accommodation for varied budgets.
