Cosas que hacer en  Queenstown

Queenstown is known for its attractive location beside Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by the Remarkables Range of the Southern Alps. It’s often called the adventure sport capital of New Zealand. In winter Queenstown is known as a skiing destination as ski fields are nearby, while in other seasons many other adventure activities are available.

In winter and early spring, head to the nearby ski fields: Cardrona, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and Treble Cone. Perfect your skills or learn to ski or snowboard. In other seasons you can spend the day hiking, kayaking, white-water rafting, bungee jumping, jet boating, paragliding, mountain biking, luging, taking a cruise on Lake Wakatipu, or riding the Skyline Gondola.

There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy in Queenstown in summer, for all fitness and activity levels. Hike in the mountains, walk along the lakeshore, kayak or join a cruise on Lake Wakatipu, bungee jump, paraglide, mountain bike, or simply grab a meal and a drink with lake and mountain views.

Queenstown is a popular snow sports destination and the nearby ski fields–Cardrona, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and Treble Cone–generally open in mid-June and close again in late September or early October. Many other outdoor activities are open in winter, including rafting, jet boating, and the Skyline Gondola.

In winter, the main attractions in Queenstown are the nearby Cardrona, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and Treble Cone ski fields. In other seasons (as well as winter), main attractions include the Skyline Gondola and lookout, the AJ Hackett Bungee, the Shotover River for jet boating and rafting, and Lake Wakatipu.

Yes, Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most expensive towns. Accommodation, food, and attractions are all costly, although how expensive you find it may depend on your current exchange rate. As Queenstown is popular year-round there’s not really a low season, although booking accommodation well in advance can help you find discounts.