The area has captured the hearts and imaginations since the first Maori came in search of pounamu (greenstone) and the giant Moa bird. The discovery of gold in 1862 brought thousands of miners to the area in search of riches.

After several years of intense and highly successful mining the Queenstown area began a transition into a farming region. More recently, adventurers, film makers and even Hollywood stars have all been drawn by Queenstown's intense alpine energy and stunning scenery. Dwarfed by the surrounding mountains, there are amazing views from wherever you are.

Queenstown is a vibrant winter playground for ski and snowboard enthusiasts from throughout the world. Spring blossoms in stunning flower, and is a sign of warmer days after a chilling winter. Queenstown is active all year and no more so than

during summer with trekking, boating on the lake and a host of adrenalin-pumping thrills the area is so famous for. Autumn offers up rich contrasting colours of yellow, orange and gold and is a wonderful time of year to explore the trails of the region.

Those after a more relaxing time can indulge in the magnificent scenery and wealth of award-winning vineyards located in Gibbston Valley, explore the area visiting artists studios and gallery's or enjoy a game of golf on one of the area's world-class courses.

Nearby, Arrowtown is a combination of striking seasonal changes, historic buildings and quiet charm while Glenorchy is bordered by the World Heritage Area and surrounded by mountains, glacier-fed rivers and beech forest.

DESTINATION QUEENSTOWN
PO Box 353
Queenstown
New Zealand, 9300
Freephone: 0800 478 336 (NZ only)
Tel: +64 3 441 0700

For more information please visit the official Queenstown website:
www.queenstown-nz.co.nz