Alpine lakes and southern peaks
A lakeside town beneath the peaks of New Zealand's Southern Alps.
Queenstown sits on the shore of Lake Wakatipu, ringed by the jagged Remarkables range. Vineyards, glacial rivers and the fiords of the wider region offer a landscape as suited to adventure as to quiet reflection.
Cruise the glacial lake beneath the peaks of the Remarkables.
Tour the pinot noir vineyards of the surrounding valleys.
Journey to the fiordland coast for a cruise beneath sheer cliffs.
Best time to goDecember to March
A starting point, not a package — every day is shaped around you.
Settle beside Lake Wakatipu with views to the mountains.
Explore the lake and surrounding trails by boat and on foot.
Journey to Milford Sound for a cruise among the fiord cliffs.
Tour a Central Otago estate before travelling onward.
The southern summer from December to March brings long days ideal for the lakes and mountains, while winter draws skiers.
The fiord's sheer cliffs and waterfalls make the day trip a highlight, whether by road, air or a combination.
Yes; the region balances active pursuits with vineyards, lake cruises and refined lakeside lodges.