Travel guide Queenstown

Usually you arrive in Auckland and take a domestic flight to Queenstown. There are also flights to Queenstown from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. When you arrive in Auckland, during the high tourist season, it is best to have booked your accommodation. Renting a car is essential if you want to make the most of your time, your visits and your activities. You will find at the tourist office the contacts of the service providers to book your sports outings and the addresses of the best spots.

Tolkien's Footprints and Sporting Trips are the two types of trips organized by travel agencies for Queenstown. The formula of the organized trip is well adapted to this destination. So you don't have to worry about anything. You can choose between tailor-made trips - which are quite expensive - or sports groups. The atmosphere is generally "young, dynamic and sporty", rather preppy.

It is best to arrive by plane. The airport is a 25-minute bus ride and a 15-minute cab ride from the city center. You can rent a car (left hand drive) to explore the area. Otherwise, buses and shuttles, or even a helicopter, will take you to the ski resorts.