Welcome to Queenstown
The self-proclaimed adventure capital of the world Queenstown has, without a doubt, earned its title. The birthplace of the Bungy jump, and home to all manners of adrenaline pumping activities from luge and jet-boating to canyon swinging and, of course, bungeeing.
Set on the edge of giant Lake Wakatipu in the Otago region in the southwest of New Zealand’s south island, come winter, this quiet little town transforms into a buzzing ski resort. The two closest and most popular ski fields are Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, which are under the same management. But it’s not too far to Cardrona, especially if you have hired a car.
Facts
| Population | City: 10 400 District: 23 000 |
| Currency | New Zealand Dollar (NZD) = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Typical hours for shops are Monday-Friday 9am-8pm, with an earlier closing on weekends. |
| Newspapers | Queenstown Today & Tonight The New Zealand Herald The Independent, Sunday News Sunday Star Times |
| Emergency numbers | Police, Fire and Ambulance 111 |
| Tourist information | Queenstown Travel & Visitor Centre Address: Clocktower Building, Crn Shotover and Camp Streets Opening hours: Daily 7am-7pm Tel: +64 3 442 4100 |
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