Queenstown Adventure Hub

Queenstown Gardens

Moke Lake

Moke Lake is a small scenic lake near Queenstown, popular for camping, walking, cycling, kayaking, and calm mountain reflections.

Lake Wakatipu

Lake Wakatipu is Queenstown's long alpine lake, framed by mountains and used for cruises, waterfront walks, kayaking, and scenic drives.

Lake Hayes

Lake Hayes is a peaceful lake near Queenstown, valued for reflections of surrounding mountains, cycling paths, walking loops, and picnic spots.

Queenstown Central

Queenstown Central is the vibrant heart of New Zealand's adventure capital, a compact downtown of restaurants, bars, and outdoor gear shops overlooking the glacial blue of Lake Wakatipu and the jagged Remarkables mountain range. The mall, lakefront promenade, and Steamer Wharf precinct buzz with travelers from around the world drawn by bungee jumping, skiing, jet boating, and hiking. The nightly energy of Queenstown's bar scene has earned it a reputation as the southern hemisphere's party capital.

Glenorchy

Glenorchy is a remote paradise village at the head of Lake Wakatipu, 45 km from Queenstown through sublime mountain scenery that was used extensively in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy as Isengard and Lothlórien. The sleepy village of 300 people is surrounded by mountains, wetlands, and the braided Dart River, offering kayaking, jet boating, horse trekking, and walking access to the wilderness of Mount Aspiring National Park. The drive from Queenstown along Lake Wakatipu's shore is one of New Zealand's most scenic road trips.