Queenstown News

New car dealership launches ‘showcase’ site in Queenstown

Posted on 15 December 2011 |

Topping off a busy year at Queenstown Motor Group New car dealership Queenstown Motor Group, representing a multi-million-dollar investment into Queenstown, is on target to open its doors just before Christmas. As the four-month build draws to a close, the new dealership’s preparing to carry major new 4WD brands Audi, Volkswagen and Subaru plus a range...
Queenstown’s cycle tourism cranks up for summer

Posted on 25 November 2011 |

Queenstown Heli-Biking The Southern Hemisphere’s hottest biking destination is gearing up for summer with trails guaranteed to spin everyone’s wheels, from beginners to extreme bikers. New and improved trails around Queenstown offer a host of world-class terrain across hills, mountains, tracks and bike parks, from easy scenic rides to adrenaline-pumping downhill, cross-country, freestyling, and heli-biking. Now extended to...
Take a hike and explore Queenstown this summer

Posted on 21 November 2011 |

Hiking Around Queenstown With its world renowned multi-day hiking tracks and walking trails now open for summer, Queenstown is buzzing with visitors keen to explore the magnificent scenery. New this season is the spectacular 8.5km Gibbston River Trail which takes in stunning views framed by the Kawarau River on one side and Gibbston vineyards on the...
New Zealand and Australasia’s leading golf resort

Posted on 30 September 2011 |

Surrounded by mountains Millbrook Resort is a golfers dream Queenstown’s five-star Millbrook Resort[http://nzgolfer.com/otago/millbrook-resort/] has been lauded as New Zealand and Australasia’s leading golf resort at an awards ceremony hailed as ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’. The multi-award-winning resort has picked up many major accolades in recent months, including being named the ‘World’s Best Golf Resort’ by a...
Coronet Peak stays open for another week!

Posted on 30 September 2011 |

Coronet Peak Snowgun getting the M1 ready for tomorrow's opening day. Coronet Peak ski area[[sitetree_link id=57]] will extend its opening dates for skiers and boarders to enjoy an extra week of skiing and riding, thanks to fantastic spring snow conditions. Coronet Peak was originally scheduled to close this weekend but will now stay open until Sunday,...
Float Planes to add to Queenstown Bay attractions

Posted on 15 September 2011 |

Float Planes in Queenstown Pilot Brent Collins has lodged plans with Lakes Environmental that could result in a thoroughly refurbished 1950s era, seven-seater (plus pilot) De Havilland Beaver and a modern Cessna float plane offering flightseeing and transfers on Lakes Wakatipu, Wanaka and Hawea by summers’ end. The float planes are to be moored near the...
Coronet and Remarkables in Glorious Springtime

Posted on 5 September 2011 |

Mascot Spike entertains snowboarders at Coronet Peak, Queenstown, New Zealand Coronet Peak[[sitetree_link id=57]] and The Remarkables[[sitetree_link id=58]] ski areas in Queenstown and Canterbury’s Mt Hutt are reveling in winter snow conditions while enjoying glorious early spring weather. New snow arrived to top up the trails at all three ski areas last week – perfect timing for spring...
Time to eat at Kawarau Village

Posted on 26 August 2011 |

* Wakatipu Grill Ladies’ Lunch a Lot, Sum Lunch or maybe Brunch? It’s time to eat at Kawarau Village* Queenstown’s newest village location has a series of new menus and reasons to dine in sunny splendour with changing offerings particularly appetizing for nearby residents and business people. At the Wakatipu Grill in Kawarau Village lunching local Ladies...
Huge RWC Welcome Planned for Ireland

Posted on 23 August 2011 |

The Irish rugby team will be officially welcomed to New Zealand at Queenstown Airport on September 1. Queenstown is the team’s official port of entry to New Zealand for RWC2011 and plans are in place to ensure the team will enjoy a memorable reception. The reception that will take place between 3.15pm and 3.30pm with dignitaries...
Coronet Peak: Missing snowboarder found at 11pm

Posted on 17 August 2011 |

Coronet Peak A search for a missing snowboarder near Coronet Peak[[sitetree_link id=57]] ski area last night (Tuesday August 16) resulted in him being found at 11pm thanks to a helicopter with night vision. The 30-year-old male snowboarder from Queenstown became separated from his snowboarding companions at approximately 3pm yesterday afternoon in the Greengates area of the...