Flights to queenstown
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Overview
One of the most beautiful cities on New Zealand's South Island, Queenstown offers year-round adventure to both budget-conscious and luxury travellers. Ideal place for adrenaline junkies, the city boasts uncountable opportunities for outdoor sports like hiking, biking, horseback riding and golfing, along with white-water rafting and bungee jumping, to really get it out of your system.
As you sign-off from adventures for the day, you return home and pour a drink to watch the picturesque scenery of Lake Wakatipu, hosting mountain reflections and stars all the day and night. If you are not a home person, head towards local brews at any of the 50+ bars in the city to have drinks, as Queenstown is famous for its exciting night life. No worries though - if you are seeking tranquillity and peace, there are hundreds of laid-back neighbourhoods to discover for yourself as well.
Climate
Due to its comparatively moderate altitude but high surroundings of mountains, Queenstown has an Alpine (oceanic) climate. Summers from December to February has the temperature ranging from 50 to 72 degrees F whereas Winters from June to August is cold with temperatures often in single digits in Celsius i.e. 32 to 46 degrees F.
Travel Information
Language: English & Māori
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Local time: GMT +12
Avg. Flight Time: 1D 2h
Queenstown Attractions and Activities
1. World-Class Skiing
Skiing is perhaps the most-practised sport for which Queenstown is famous. The first commercial ski resort of the city was hosted in 1947 and currently, you can choose from any of the four ski slopes that are accessible by cars.
2. Lake Cruises
Fashioned like a typical cartoon lightning bolt, Lake Wakatipu is the third-largest lake in New Zealand. This divine beauty has five river flows in it, instead of only the Kawarau that flows out. Cruises to this lake are relaxing and enjoyable at the same time.
3. Extreme Sports
Queenstown is a haven for all adrenaline lovers. Surely, you will be breathless by the end day of your awesome trip as you might be done with parapenting, para-sailing, skydiving, white-water rafting, zip lining, jet boating and bungee jumping.
4. Gibbston Valley
Established in the 1980s, Gibbston Valley is the oldest commercial winery in NZ. This place offers personal winery tours costing around $35 and the tour of the largest wine cave in NZ in about $17.50.
4. Vibrant Night life
For a city that plays really hard whole day, surprisingly, there are numerous night life options categorized depending on varied adventures. There are around 50 properties including smooth-as-velvet wine bars, a pair of frigid ice bars, character-filled pubs, and a couple of high-quality craft-beer bars.
Airlines Operate Flight to Queenstown
- Air New Zealand
- Qantas Airways
- Qatar Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- Virgin Atlantic
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Queenstown - 1D 2h
- Manchester to Queenstown - 1D 5h
- Newcastle to Queenstown - 1D 7h
- Birmingham to Queenstown - 1D 5h
- Glasgow to Queenstown - 1D 5h
- Edinburgh to Queenstown - 1D 5h
- Belfast to Queenstown - 1D 7h
Distance to the City Centre
The airport is located in a suburb called Frankton and lies about 8 km (5 mi) from the city centre. You can get from the airport to the city centre by bus, taxi, or car.
Transport from Queenstown
With the abundance of transport options, exploring Queenstown is super easy with taxis, public buses, track shuttles, airport shuttles, water taxi and ski field shuttles. Comparatively, public buses are the most expensive transport service in the city.
Visa Requirements for Queenstown
Visitors need no visa to travel NZ if they are:
- The citizen of UK and/or the passport holder of UK (allowed to stay for up to 6 months)
- The resident or citizen of Australia or New Zealand
- The country’s citizen who owns the visa waiver agreement (allowed to stay for up to three months)
Tips for your stay in Queenstown
- If you want cheaper hotels, consider Airbnb is a budget option starting around 25 NZD and for a complete apartment or home, expect the fare around 100 NZD per night.
- For budget food options, you can find McDonald’s, Burger King, and Local Sandwich stalls. Other favourite places to have delicious food are Left Bank Cafe, Devil Burger, Kappa, Yonder, World Bar, No. 5 Church Lane and 1876.
- No need to take a bus to travel around the city centre as it’s a really small place. Instead, consider renting a bike for around 35 NZD per day. For the intercity tour, buses are the cheapest transport option.
- Avoid drinking outdoors in Queenstown city as it is expensive than getting hung over at your place; purchase booze from the supermarket and enjoy.
- Tipping is not mandatory so don’t worry.
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