Queenstown Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

Queenstown - In New Zealand’s South Island, discover the gateway to stunning fiords, glaciers, ski fields, vineyards and adventure. Click play to see the best of the city.
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The lake-side city of #Queenstown provides the pulse that keeps this remote corner of the world energetic and youthful. Kiwis have the spirit of adventure running through their veins - become a part of it with a #vacation here.
Experience the beauty of Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw. Soak up the Aotearoa sunshine on a sandy beach or in Queenstown Gardens. Queenstown expands and contracts with the rhythm of the seasons. After the hectic summer, the town transforms into a world-class ski destination. When the snow melts, Queenstown transforms again to accommodate visitors who flock to the Arrow Basin to explore its charming historic towns.
The Kiwis know when it’s time to slow down, unwind and enjoy the finer things in life. Queenstown and the nearby Gibbston Valley are home to over 75 wineries, where vintners produce pinot noirs acclaimed for their purity, freshness and vitality, a perfect reflection of the region itself!
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0:00 - Queenstown
0:47 - Hollow of the Giant
1:35 - Steamer Wharf
2:04 - Queenstown Gardens
2:25 - Bob’s Peak
2:50 - Marine Parade
3:42 - The Remarkables Ski Field
3:52 - Cardrona Alpine Resort
4:06 - Coronet Peak Ski Area
4:38 - Arrow Basin
5:01 - Arrowtown
5:10 - Kawarau Bridge
5:25 - Shotover River
6:13 - Gibbston Valley

[@nev357]

Queenstown is in my back yard. There are many beautiful places in the south island. Plus we are pretty friendly, especially on the west coast...No wars, no guns, no pollution, no hurry. PS. Bring lots of money, it is expensive to live here..especially Queenstown...Safe travels.

[@evgeny7039]

@Dominic Scalia it just proves that the guns are not the problem. This fella lives here and doesn't even know how many of them are around. Because people use them responsibly. The tru problem is the sick society, not guns.

[@faffybubs9099]

@Dominic Scalia and no pollution lolllllllll

[@docteurasmamswtai3567]

I would love to come it is like heaven

[@BendOregon67]

@@faffybubs9099 Watch the steam engine ship that was pumping into the air. Ha! so be it.

[@CoaTravelNut]

sounds like my kind of town

[@helario01]

I didn't know that there are paradise like this exist.Absolutely gorgeous.Bucket list added.

[@123benny4]

I didn't know a paradise like this existed. Absolutely gorgeous. Added to my Bucket List.

[@willliam1343]

@@123benny4 this is what we are attracting to our country.... people who can't even string a sentence together🙄

[@123benny4]

@@willliam1343 The international language is bad-English. More people speak or write bad English than proper English.

[@sdstuff4789]

@@willliam1343 i thought New zealanders were so polite and welcoming. Did you mean a person cant travel to New zealand if his english is bad? what would be your reaction if chinese say "don't come to china if you speak bad chinese or if you dont speak chinese" ?

[@willliam1343]

@@sdstuff4789 if I was going there to live..... Yessss. Assimilate. If I am going to china, which I am definitely not interested in by the way, I am only going for a holiday, and as smart as I am, I think Mandarin is a little out of my league to learn in a few weeks😉

[@saewonyi]

Spent 10 days in Queenstown, bunjee jumped, did the 3 day Routeburn track, Milford Sound, Lord of the Rings tour, multiple other hikes, absolutely loved it. New Zealand is the most beautiful country in the world with such friendly people

[@gerardbrien7683]

What an amazing country & beautiful city. I feel blessed i got to travel around this beautiful country for 4 months. I fell in love with NZ so much & would love to visit again sometime in the future.

[@thephaneron3676]

+Gerard Brien It's a shame you didn't get to spend lockdown here bro. We tackled the pandemic like a BOSS and now it truly is a relative safe haven, paradise on earth. I really feel sorry for those that can't return, or travel here. If the citizens had it our way, most of us would be very accommodating and welcoming towards those that are essentially refugees. So long as you self isolate at our borders for a fortnight, we'd most likely welcome thousands of foreigners in (trust me, it would be worth the wait). Unfortunately, our government currently won't allow it.

[@jennyhsiahwan2691]

I have been travelled there on 2014. Now still cant forget the breathtaking view and wonderful atmosphere. Yes, maybe one day i will return to NZ one more time.

[@123benny4]

I travelled there in 2014. It's the past so use the past tense.

[@user-nk8bc5mf6x]

me too

[@DrDota]

In my opinion, this is the best place in the world! Traveled a lot and nothing comes close to Queenstown!

[@largeppman6891]

Thank you very much, I hope you enjoyed your stay and your welcome back 😊

[@aliceubosdyk9807]

I was born in NZ and I've been to Queenstown to, watching this just makes me cry as I live in Australia and will be staying here for a while now. 😭 It's so beautiful there!

[@pratikdutta8699]

My GOD !!, New Zealand is just straight out of someone's magical dream ❤️❤️

[@dinozhang6368]

We are so honoured to have lived here for 7 years and will continue on....Don't see ourselves anywhere else if in NZ!

[@loganjernigan]

Truly the most beautiful place. It is one of my highest honors to have called this place home for a year. ❤️

[@petecham4917]

One of the most beautiful places I've ever visited ❤️

[@acegan3794]

NZ is one of the most beautiful countries on earth... the best part is that the people take the efforts in maintaining its beauty.

[@jkhan08]

New Zealand sounds like a place I would want to move to forever. One day!

[@larrybarrett5810]

Juhair khan agree

[@willliam1343]

Nope

[@willliam1343]

Honestly, we don't want you.

[@sakshia2985]

@@willliam1343 ok Boomer

[@willliam1343]

@@sakshia2985 haha, I'm not even close

[@yayaya4036]

I travelled to New Zealand in 2017,I missed the good memories there.

[@allielan3197]

Thank you for the video, I didn't know how beautiful our earth could be.

[@cwk725]

I miss Queenstown.

[@OrnumCR]

Love Queenstown and NZ. Was born in nearby Cromwell but based overseas. Get back when I can every few years. My partner and I love visiting Queenstown every time we get to NZ.

[@zombies956]

One day I'll be in queenstown 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇳🇿🇬🇧

[@alimohatasim1496]

Good luck

[@kornino]

This city looks like paradise.

[@ashaleigh1996]

paradyse*

[@ledymeghaghynandini5490]

kornino Уош!):

[@zubair499]

The whole NZ is conceptual paradise...

[@sirikornponin5375]

One of the most beautiful plce in the world. Hop to visit near future.

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Hope you get there! It's a wonderful place.

[@DavidGreg-wg3od]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much!.....So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now.

[@neelchokshi6504]

Most peaceful place ever witnessed

[@Lizardbrainzzz]

So blessed to live in this beautiful country my heart melts whenever I see these beautiful landscapes !!

[@iamthanos554]

hello, can i get a job if i come in with a visit visa?

[@hussainpardawala606]

I visited Queenstown 2 years back it is the heart and jewel of New Zealand and the very essence of what it is to be kiwi. The weather, the avid scenery, the local eateries like Fergburger and the never ending list of adventure sports. For the LOTR fans out there a place called Glenorchy roughly 30-40 km from Queenstown is where a lot of the famous movie scenes were shot. My sister lives in New Zealand and i will definitely keep on coming back for more and who knows might even settle down there!

[@siragisdiaryforhappyliving4063]

New Zealand is so amazing and they're so lucky to have their Angel like Prime Minister, Ms. Jacinda😊 What a beautiful country- god bless NZ! Hope I can travel some day as tourist✌️

[@rahulg.c4861]

Been thr twice, but nvr get enough of this place. I feel so lucky to live in New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@thephoenix3155]

It is the Southern Hemisphere equivalent of Canada!

[@willliam1343]

Nah man, it's just nz. Canada is good in it's own way.

[@thephoenix3155]

Will liam it does resemble parts of Canada i.e. Whistler.

[@thephoenix3155]

Ethan O Canada, and New Zealand share louder and more popular neighbours,

[@biljanar8966]

I meet Canadian guy in New Zealand and he told me it's like Canada

[@sarahmieoro3047]

patagonia is also amazing place and it has a spectacular landscape.

[@ujjwalkhanna7803]

beautiful amazing nothing beats the beauty of queemstown absolutely loved it

[@thespaldo]

I've been to a lot of places in this world. Absolutely loved just about all of them for their own reasons. However, Queenstown is probably the most memorable for me. I only got to spend about 4 days in total there when I went, but those were the most enjoyable 4 consecutive days of my life. Seriously, if you get the chance to go to this place- and just New Zealand in general- do NOT pass it up! It will gift you with stories to tell for the rest of your life.

[@lastedheart3420]

What did you do there?

[@ottoolsson8714]

Agreed.

[@user-tc7fb2pb6j]

My ex wife Irish orla lambe she used to live in the Queenstown newzland she told me its good place thanks you very much for the knowledge about new Zealand

[@arjunchatterjee9362]

Expedia should commission a documentary, just a planet earth type thing. I can almost guarantee it will be better than any that has been made till date.

[@SamAffandy]

Been here in 2000. Looks more beautiful now!

[@shaungordon9737]

Been here a few times, and it's just as beautiful as this video depicts. Incredible. Just as stunning in winter with the snow on the mountains as it is with the beautiful warm weather in summer

[@sekarmaharajan3059]

New Zealand people are the most kind hearted people I ever seen in my life.

[@mokumoku6492]

Christchurch mass shooting. Yeah, European settlers in Austronesia are sooo kind.

[@thaophuong8783]

I will definitely hit New Zealand, especially Queenstown one day. It is such a spectacular destination....

[@evaktorza]

It looks sooooo magical. The most beautiful town in the world

[@randomuploadsism]

I was very lucky to live in Queenstown for a few years. It is beautiful everywhere you look. Even the supermarket car park looks out to mountains.

[@mateus7394]

I want to spend my next holidays there, what a paradise.

[@archibaldcortex912]

Love this place! i enjoy driving arounf Queenstown to Milford.. what a breathtaking view all around.. i will come back soon.

[@deenabarnes3103]

From someone who grew up in the Wanaka / Queenstown area, I can assure you that it’s as stunning as you see in this video, if not even better (if that’s possible) in person.

[@RickC1Thirty7]

Love your work +Expedia. thanks for uploading such beautiful videos.

[@ernestoantoniogarcia4148]

mujeres

[@EuropeNordeste]

I am not a snow and Winter person but I feel mesmerized with this area! Breathtaking 🥂

[@su47forever]

just came back, it is one of the most beautiful place i've ever visited!

[@thereflectionartist]

I would love to call this home!

[@emily3417]

One of my great great memories is there...

[@ashaleigh1996]

which one?

[@ledymeghaghynandini5490]

Hwina Ko Кфм erinbal

[@deu8894]

This is a lovely resort-city that's Youthful and adrenaline filled

[@anna_manu6434]

One place in New Zealand I would like to visit😍😍

[@kimmantos2476]

Law of attraction. I'll live and work in QUEENSTOWN NEW ZEALAND SOON💓💓💓

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Hope you're doing it now!

[@Mightysky492]

Been there few years back truly breathtaking views The towns near queenstown are really lovely , I suggest to visit in winters for a different winter vibe

[@merooslov8604]

I watched more than 30 videos of expedia but I listed Queenstown at number one....😘

[@csheru]

Recently been there and just two words to explain - Mesmerizing & Amazing . Must go to Milford Sound .

[@sakshia2985]

This place is so beautiful I'd probably cry if I actually got to see it

[@priyawehrendlal7488]

It's a heaven on earth. Thinking of going there with the family...

[@cooperdooper6014]

I loved NZ. Best holiday ever....and true, it's hard to leave Queenstown. I can't wait to return ❤

[@allthingshraddha]

Expedia has become one of my favorite channels. Lovely videos!

[@eufemiabuono9195]

Visited the north island this summer and just loved it.So this will be an idea for our next holiday.New Zealand is beautiful spectacular views and lovely beaches with fantastic sunsets.Worthwhile visiting👍

[@John-ji9bh]

Welcome to Queenstown!! I have been living in Queenstown for almost past 4 years!! I never want to move to any other cities or town!! It’s awesome!!!

[@devilhunter6534]

John isn't it too boring to live there?

[@peaceman6572]

Really, so stunning views in Queenstown, NZ.

[@rrafaelpaz]

Been there, wonderful place! My favourite was Milford Sounds, one of the most beautiful landscapes I ever seen!

[@juniorcampbell2980]

Visiting Queenstown in 2020. Looking forward to it

[@thephoenix3155]

Junior Campbell I will be there one day, mate!

[@barcelonacitytellers4284]

Simply spectacular!

[@leighsheridan6187]

I just got back from Queenstown and I’m in love ❤heading back next year ❤

[@jorgesarrafejr4651]

I love Queenstown ! It's realy a Amazing city!

[@ricardomaro9838]

I love New Zealand, one day I will visit this amazing country.

[@largeppman6891]

You are welcome to come at any time 😊

[@afgurl85]

Great video! We've been to NZ twice, but we went to Queenstown only once. NZ and Queenstown are both beautiful we loved our time there!!

[@zubair499]

How was your experience visiting there?

[@catbarr924]

Absolute favourite city in the world, can't wait to hopefully go back sometime in the future! #LoveQueenstown

[@tomimiki5933]

We were there last week. One of the best place what i have ever seen. City and the mountains are unforgettable. Remarkable ski fields are perfect for the beginners to the pro. Everybody can enjoy it. I love this place

[@michaellesage1189]

I could live there in a heartbeat .. it is where I have been my happiest..it is my happy place..my heart has been aching 4 so long

[@kiwiii448]

ive been dreaming of living there!! its so peaceful 🥺...ill make sure to study hard to achieve my dreams❤️

[@user-ol5lg2gn9y]

一昨年行ってきました。こんどは3泊したいと思ってました。必ず行きます。I love NZ‼️

[@rupertburger6581]

What an amazing place, i would love to stay there! Beautiful Country, beautiful place.

[@bloodgazm8891]

Arrowtown is the most beautiful place in the world!!

[@theevil6252]

Who knew life was this beautiful...

[@thephoenix3155]

Queenstown, Here I come! 😃😃😃

[@Hussnain17]

Never been to NZL but I want to live my whole life in New Zealand. God will help me to go there.

[@elpequenomundodesamumacgre4046]

Check for the working holiday visa !

[@Lollol-ci7mc]

Me too bro

[@Hussnain17]

@@elpequenomundodesamumacgre4046 how I can check that?

[@elpequenomundodesamumacgre4046]

Check on google working holliday visa for your passport in new Zealand

[@liberalbias4462]

@shanti on my lap stfu

[@simonvance8054]

Being from NZ I have to say, Queentown is a must for anyone visiting NZ...including those that live in NZ..

[@mehtabsingh6962]

Such a beauty. I would surely want to visit Queenstown someday.

[@paulofini6182]

One of the most beautiful places I've ever been to

[@manymarcelo]

wuau!!! this place is real, oh my God its a really paradyse...congrats directily from angola, good job i loved so much

[@maecadayona452]

I will definitely visit Queenstown because of you, Expedia. Thank you so much for sharing us this majestic place, already planning my first ever family vacay abroad. Soooooo excited!!

[@Expedia]

Thank you for your kind feedback!

[@maecadayona452]

You're very welcome. Such great job deserves awesome compliment. Keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@AjayMishra-vu2rz]

I love Queenstown. Gondola ride. Milford sound ,Pleasure of Lake , Fruckston , Arrowtown, etc. I love Novotel lake view room & prefers to stay in it. 😊

[@GreatCityAttractions]

It's a lovely place and it sounds like you found some great things to do there.

[@sweetzlo888]

Thanks GOD alhamdulilah just came back from queenstown i think its like paradise Must visit 1. Milford sound (once in life time u felt like in paradise) 2.city 3.wallter peak 4.wanaka 5.arrow town.and stop to lake hayes 6.drive to christchurch 5 hour (can go with bus) on the way you see lake pukaki . Mount cook. Lake tekapo ..truly breathtaking view

[@thephoenix3155]

Sweet Zyo NZ is the most beautiful country on this planet! Love from England

[@xplorchannel4749]

udah nonton VICE video ttg bunker di queens?

[@zakariarochdi8826]

I just came back from Queenstown today. it’s just the most beautiful thing I’ve seen in my life. It’s surrounded by some magical spots too

[@mdgolammaolahazari3358]

how expensive it was? and how long you spend there?

[@eliel7854]

Wao que maravilla dios no da'de nuestro planeta 🌎 espectacular...!!!!

[@danielguay7752]

I'll be there in 3 weeks!!! Can't wait!

[@marcuscheung5025]

Going to Queenstown tomorrow!!!

[@anandatheerthan720]

I came to know about new zealand due to cricket matches and bts....and I would say it is one of the aesthetically pleasing countries..and every single detail of this place never fails to amaze me.

[@musicisevergreen2253]

New Zealand so beautiful and gentle country

[@toperio3572]

beautiful country, breathtaking view! i hope we can go there someday...

[@kuyagarrysuniverse7345]

Indeed so beautiful Queenstown

[@huberthopscotch1285]

I went to NZ at the end of 2019 before the pandemic really changed the world, queenstown was a beautiful place, I didn’t even do any of the adrenaline advertised stuff and it was one of my favorite places I visited. I was there for about 2 weeks. Queenstown was one of the most beautiful towns I’ve been to and a great place to stay before heading further south to places like Milford sound

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Sounds like you had a great time... and there's plenty of things to do for someone that doesn't enjoy all that heart-racing stuff.

[@pabel204]

woow what a great view.cant wait anymore

[@nzfalcon6578]

if you love to bask in the life of beauty and enjoy the cafe scean then New Zealand will do that for you ,it is heaven on Earth

[@keithcitizen7314]

well, I'm convinced this is a summer time dream vacation.

[@thephoenix3155]

Keith Citizen it's beautiful all the time!

[@semihaimamoglu7261]

I am completely mesmerized! Queenstown is definitely in my list now. Thank you, Expedia. You never disappoint me. :)

[@Expedia]

Thank you!

[@annettehowell8784]

Expedia vacation mexivo

[@thepykv]

Too good place . Hats off to Expedia for portraying it in the best way possible

[@itsgzel9370]

If you're planning to go there, check out the Queenstown Vlog in my channel for some inspirations! Don't hesitate to ask me questions. Hope you'll hv the best holiday there! :D

[@thepykv]

Thumbs up

[@bertie_magoo]

I visited Queenstown in OCT 2018, we did the shotover jet boat, we did the Nevis swing and we also took a helicopter flight over the remarkables, we flew over several Lord of the rings film locations. This place is the most amazing place I have ever been to. I will return and fly into Queenstown airport. Everyone should make this the one place to visit, awesome. Im 51 so its not just for the young.

[@bluefantacy698]

2020 is the quietest year for Queenstown. But it is more beautiful.

[@cooperliao3121]

Wow breathtaking! I’m going to visit in June. Can’t wait!

[@crawfordstyles4708]

Can’t wait to go here!

[@shammani7895]

super view amazing cold place all year..... queenstown is best i love queenstown

[@bigbadwolf3673]

I claim it lord we will be in New Zealand

[@grahamallen934]

Beautiful... Picturesque..😎👍