Title: Visit Kawarau Gorge: 2026 Travel Guide for Kawarau Gorge, Otago | Expedia.com [Hotels in Kawarau Gorge](https://expedia.com/Kawarau-Gorge-Hotels.d692482242914250752.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Kawarau Gorge](https://expedia.com/Kawarau-Gorge-Vacation-Rentals.d692482242914250752.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Kawarau Gorge](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Kawarau-Gorge.d692482242914250752.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Kawarau Gorge](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Kawarau-Gorge.d692482242914250752.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kawarau Gorge Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Kawarau-Gorge.d692482242914250752.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kawarau Gorge ## Travel Guide ## Visit Kawarau Gorge Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F28%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026&selected=983589&PinnedHotelID=983589&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692482242914250752) ![Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7169/38830b55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview 88 Frankton Road Queenstown $184 nightly $211 total Mar 17 - Mar 18 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) Perfect staff, clean property easy access to town. Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F17%2F2026&endDate=3%2F18%2F2026&selected=7169&PinnedHotelID=7169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692482242914250752) ![Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37410000/37408100/37408030/0c31484a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central 24 Frankton Road Queenstown $213 nightly $245 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Location is convenient for walking down to the water. The room is all functional and clean but some parts were cheap and showing wear or damage Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=37408030&PinnedHotelID=37408030&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692482242914250752) [See all 1,849 properties in Kawarau Gorge](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F14%2F2026®ionId=692482242914250752) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194900/59194834/069a4291_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown 16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,480 reviews) A bit out of the way, but most people have cars. Very clean, great staff and nicely appointed rooms with good facilities Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Queenstown-Hotels-LQ-Queenstown.h59194834.Hotel-Information) ![Quest Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/be11f6b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Queenstown 34 Red Oaks Drive Queenstown Otago Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (475 reviews) A clean spacious self contained room with washer/drier. Perfect! Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Queenstown-Hotels-Quest-Queenstown.h68050627.Hotel-Information) ![Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/4a7df2e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown 110 Frankton Road Queenstown Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,504 reviews) Great location, friendly staff! Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Queenstown-Hotels-Swiss-Belsuites-Pounamu-Queenstown.h3218849.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kawarau Gorge](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=692482242914250752&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Kawarau Gorge hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692482242914250752&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13)[Mar 12 - Mar 13](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692482242914250752&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692482242914250752&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14)[Mar 13 - Mar 14](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692482242914250752&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692482242914250752&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692482242914250752&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692482242914250752&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692482242914250752&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Goldfields Mining Centre You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Goldfields Mining Centre during your trip to Kawarau Gorge. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside, or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.com/Goldfields-Mining-Centre-Kawarau-Gorge.d6110736.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Enjoy your wine in the stunning sites of Central Otago](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393469/c8b8dd83-a148-4b20-839e-563243cd1db1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boutique Wine Tour - visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch $166 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/boutique-wine-tour-visit-central-otago.a1393469.activity-details) ![Bike The Wineries](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3545553/cae8f7f1-e8d8-404b-9c85-22cd5a945de2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) - Quick Pedal to Pinot $57 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bike-the-wineries-12-day-quick-pedal-to-pinot.a3545553.activity-details) ![Ultimate Off-Roading In Gibbston Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4790251/251622a2-cccd-4df6-99bf-04e68239d52c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ultimate Off-Roading In Gibbston Valley $89 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/ultimate-off-roading-in-gibbston-valley.a4790251.activity-details) ![Queenstown: Clay Target Shooting Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47803966/9a198a9a-798c-4070-9896-317b974b2f75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Queenstown: Clay Target Shooting Experience $89 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/queenstown-clay-target-shooting-experience.a47803966.activity-details) ![Experience wine tasting in New Zealand's largest wine cave.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3176039/91593f98-70a5-4cf4-b402-426fdbc79054.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour $17 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/gibbston-valley-wines-cave-tour.a3176039.activity-details) ![Supercar Fast Dash - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247424/d9933b8c-d473-47fb-a656-c061d4a4971e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Supercar Fast Dash - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park $119 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/supercar-fast-dash-highlands-motorsport-and-tourism-park.a1247424.activity-details) [See all activities in Kawarau Gorge](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Kawarau-Gorge.d692482242914250752.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Kawarau Gorge ![Gibbston Highway Bridge over Kawarau River near Arrowtown, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6214769/c70c475e-551e-42ad-b983-f60407559d06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gibbston ![I would not be surprised if we end up living there. A paradise!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6279924/76d36518-6fd8-4d20-9e2c-6df4b6599a17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nevis ![Kawarau Bridge, where the roots of bungy jumping lie. I was not brave enough to even consider a jump, but it was cool just watching other people do it.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6214769/ebc383bc-030f-4f97-8d8d-1bfc5c0e482a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Roaring Meg - Cities near Kawarau Gorge - Places of interest [Gibbston](https://expedia.com/Gibbston.dx6214769)[Nevis](https://expedia.com/Nevis.dx692482344040726528)[Roaring Meg](https://expedia.com/Roaring-Meg.dx692486454132277248) - [The Remarkables Ski Area ](https://expedia.com/The-Remarkables-Ski-Area-Kawarau-Falls.d502452.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cardrona Alpine Resort ](https://expedia.com/Cardrona-Alpine-Resort-Cardrona.d6110724.Vacation-Attraction) - [Skyline Queenstown ](https://expedia.com/Skyline-Queenstown-Queenstown-City-Centre.d502443.Vacation-Attraction) - [Coronet Peak Ski Area ](https://expedia.com/Coronet-Peak-Ski-Area-Otago.d502451.Vacation-Attraction) - [Queenstown Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Queenstown-Gardens-Queenstown.d508184.Vacation-Attraction) - [Millbrook Resort Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Millbrook-Resort-Golf-Course-Arrowtown.d6157609.Vacation-Attraction) - [Queenstown Mall ](https://expedia.com/Queenstown-Mall-Queenstown-City-Centre.d553248621532608300.Vacation-Attraction) - [TSS Earnslaw Steamship ](https://expedia.com/TSS-Earnslaw-Steamship-Queenstown-City-Centre.d502449.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Wakatipu ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Wakatipu-Otago.d6048045.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kiwi and Birdlife Park ](https://expedia.com/Kiwi-And-Birdlife-Park-Queenstown-City-Centre.d6110690.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gibbston Valley Winery ](https://expedia.com/Gibbston-Valley-Winery-Gibbston.d6229872.Vacation-Attraction) - [Onsen Hot Pools ](https://expedia.com/Onsen-Hot-Pools-Arthurs-Point.d553248621567297173.Vacation-Attraction) - [Skycity Queenstown Casino ](https://expedia.com/Skycity-Queenstown-Casino-Queenstown-City-Centre.d6249182.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bob's Peak ](https://expedia.com/Bobs-Peak-Queenstown.d6110692.Vacation-Attraction) - [Remarkables Park Town Centre ](https://expedia.com/Remarkables-Park-Town-Centre-Frankton.d553248621565948083.Vacation-Attraction) - [Queenstown Beach ](https://expedia.com/Queenstown-Beach-Queenstown-City-Centre.d6226404.Vacation-Attraction) - [Snow Farm New Zealand ](https://expedia.com/Snow-Farm-New-Zealand-Cardrona.d6214795.Vacation-Attraction) - [Steamer Wharf ](https://expedia.com/Steamer-Wharf-Queenstown-City-Centre.d6125834.Vacation-Attraction) - [Old Cromwell Town ](https://expedia.com/Old-Cromwell-Town-Cromwell.d6291504.Vacation-Attraction) - [Queenstown Event Centre ](https://expedia.com/Queenstown-Event-Centre-Frankton.d6214786.Vacation-Attraction) - [Amisfield Winery ](https://expedia.com/Amisfield-Winery-Lake-Hayes.d6229861.Vacation-Attraction) - [Skyline Luge ](https://expedia.com/Skyline-Luge-Queenstown.d553248635976369889.Vacation-Attraction) - [Jacks Point Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Jacks-Point-Golf-Course-Jacks-Point.d553248621532608311.Vacation-Attraction) - [SKYCITY Wharf Casino ](https://expedia.com/SKYCITY-Wharf-Casino-Queenstown-City-Centre.d6249189.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cromwell Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.com/Cromwell-Shopping-Centre-Cromwell.d6291496.Vacation-Attraction) - [Skippers Canyon ](https://expedia.com/Skippers-Canyon-Arthurs-Point.d6110700.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kawarau Suspension Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Kawarau-Suspension-Bridge-Gibbston.d6214789.Vacation-Attraction) - [Crown Range ](https://expedia.com/Crown-Range-Otago.d553248635922700764.Vacation-Attraction) - [Arrowtown Chinese Settlement ](https://expedia.com/Arrowtown-Chinese-Settlement-Arrowtown.d553248621526966877.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mt Difficulty Wines ](https://expedia.com/Mt-Difficulty-Wines-Cromwell.d553248621526965625.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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