Queenstown

Location

The Dairy is located just a minute’s walk from Queenstown and is yet private and quiet. Slightly elevated, there are good views of the town and an easy stroll to the shops and many restaurants.

Ski transport is close at hand as is the office for the Milford and Routeburn walks making it easy for you to start your journey whether skiing or hiking!

Queenstown is a sophisticated holiday resort set in the magnificent landscapes of the Southern Alps of New Zealand. Here you will find rugged mountains, majestic lakes coupled with crystal clear air.

The area has captured hearts and imaginations since the first Maori came in search of pounamu (greenstone) and the giant Moa bird. More recently, gold miners, adventurers, filmmakers, wine enthusiasts, Hollywood stars and US Presidents have been drawn to this magical region and its intense alpine energy.

Activities

Home to the world’s first commercial jet boating, bungy jump and river surfing, there’s something in the air. Queenstown’s reputation as the world’s favourite adrenaline destination is well deserved.

But there is something for everyone and so much to do….

….Skydiving, bungy jumping, jetboating, canyon swinging, whitewater rafting, parapenting, heli-skiing, wine trails, tramping, fishing, golfing, sailing, climbing, cycling, off-roading, skiing or mountain biking.
From the mild to the wild you’ll find your adventure threshold here. The expansive natural physical environment offers superb air, water and land based activities.

Go on, challenge yourself…

Food and Wine

Queenstown has a compact and cosmopolitan downtown area tucked into a picturesque bay on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. There’s a permanent buzz in the downtown area where you’ll find a lively café/bar scene and excellent shopping. The ultimate in taste sensations, there are more than 150 great eateries to choose from in Queenstown and Arrowtown, not counting the winery restaurants between Lake Hayes and Gibbston.

And of course sampling a decadent drop or two of one of Central Otago’s wonderful award winning wines will provide the finishing touch to a heavenly dining experience.

Shopping

Big brand high street shops share the sidewalks with locally run boutiques in Queenstown’s compact shopping area where you’ll find international labels alongside the best in New Zealand designs. Shops are open all day and much of the evening, 365 days of the year. Getting around the downtown area is best by foot.

Queenstown is arguably the best place in the world to buy traditional wool and sheepskin clothing and indigenous Pounamu (greenstone). Specialist adventure outfitting stores are a real treat, selling skis, snowboards, kayaks, mountaineering gear and associated clothing.

In Arrowtown you’ll find a unique shopping atmosphere along historic Buckingham Street with boutiques and speciality stores.

Events

If having an unbeatable list of activities isn’t enough, any one of the wide range of events on offer in this region could prove an irresistible attraction. The 45th parallel provides four distinct season and the locals dont let any go by without a fitting celebration or two.

Queenstown Events

Events courtesy Queenstown.com

Nightlife

Queenstown rarely sleeps. Sophisticated wine bars, live jazz, top DJ’s, long summer nights in a garden bar serving locally brewed beer or après ski in front of a roaring log fire, there’s more than 160 licensed bars and cafés in downtown Queenstown and the socialite is spoilt for choice all year round, any night of the week.

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