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Queenstown (Tahuna) QUEENSTOWN

Queenstown is a resort town in Central Otago nestled around an inlet on beautiful Lake Wakitipu. With rugged mountains such as The Remarkables, Cecil Peak, Walter Peak and Ben Lomond and Queenstown Hill surrounding, it makes for some stunning views, especially in winter when the mountains are snow-capped. Alpine wonderland, deep canyons and cascading rivers and the clear crystal lake waters sums up Queenstown Queenstown is a popular year round destination with a huge range of attractions, snow skiing in the winter, water activities in the summer plus many more which can be done at any time of the year. Adrenalin junkies are attracted to Queenstown for many of the activities, high-speed jet boat rides, skydiving, bungy jumping, mountain biking plus much more. However it also offers a lot for those wanting to relax and unwind with attractions such as museums, gardens, vineyards, walking tracks, boat cruises, plus many more. A true slice of paradise sits a spectacular 45 minute drive from Queenstown on the northern shores of Lake Wakitipu, Glenorchy has provided many a backdrop to films, including ‘Lord of the Rings’ and the Narnia movies. Set amongst snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes & rivers stunning national parks, this is a gateway to amazing hiking trails, jet boating, kayaking and horse trekking.

History When gold was discovered in the Shotover River in 1862, this town sprang to life. The Central Otago Gold Rush was considered to be the country’s biggest gold strike and the Shotover River the second richest gold bearing river in the world, leading to miners from Australia and Californian goldfields, and many others from around the world flooding in and set up, hoping to strike it lucky. Temporary settlements with general stores and bars were set up, thus establishing Queenstown and Arrowtown. If you are wanting to learn more about the areas cultural heritage you can explore the old farm homesteads and historic gold mining villages in the area or partake in the numerous heritage walks, and if you’re feeling lucky eve

Travel information Queenstown has an international airport located just a 10 minute drive from the town centre. Daily domestic flights are available in and out of Queenstown by Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas or Virgin Australia. Travel by road is a great scenic option if you don’t have any time contraints, Christchurch to Queenstown via SH8 is approximately 5 hours 50 minutes, Dunedin to Queenstown via SH8 is approximately 3 hours 35 minutes. Accommodation options vary depending on your budget, backpacker, B&B’s, hotels, motels, luxury lodges or holiday parks, booking is advised as Queenstown is a busy place all year round. For all information on the area and booking attractions the i-Site Visitor Information Centre in the heart of Queenstown is the perfect place to start with friendly helpful staff who know the area well.

i-Site – Visitor Information Centre Clocktower Building, Corner Camp & Shotover Streets Queenstown.

HOSPITAL-20 Douglas St, Frankton | 03 441 0015 POLICE- 11 Camp Street | 03 441 1600 TAXI – 56 Shotover Street | 03 442 7788 AIRPORT- Airport Drive Frankton| 03 450 9031 DENTIST- 16 McBride Street, Frankton | 03 442 2711 POST OFFICE- 13 Camp Street | 03 442 7670 Whats On

Paul Bosauder Flamenco Tour Sherwood, 554 Frankton Road, Queenstown Sunday 9 February 2020 7:30pm – 9:30pm General Admission: $59.89 ($55.50 + $4.39 fees) Join world-class flamenco musicians as they explore the limits of flamenco dance, composition and improvisation. Tierra y Mar; flamenco Danza y Guitarra; contrasts tradition and innovation, expression and discipline. Fat Freddy’s Drop John Davies Oval – Queenstown Events Centre, Joe O’connell Drive, Frankton, QueenstownSaturday 8 February 2020 3:00pm – 10:30pm 0800 BUY TIX (289 849)The invincible Fat Freddy’s Drop has invited a swag of New Zealand’s finest musicians and international DJs to spark up their annual summer roady.The NZ Summer Record Tour 2020 is destined for Thames, Kerikeri, Tauranga, Auckland, Wellington, Havelock North, Christchurch and Queenstown. Remarkably Funny presents: Otago Raw Comedy Quest heat General Admission: $5.00 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Update: Heat 1 in Queenstown sold out. Get your tickets for this one now! In association with Dunedin Comedy, Remarkably Funny presents Otago Raw Comedy Quest 2020. Heat 2 will be in Wanaka, with 6-8 local amateur comedians performing their best material, competing for a place in the semi-final in Queenstown on March 3rd.

Arrowtown Arrowtown is a historic former gold mining town, it sits in The Arrow Basin which was carved out by the great glaciers from ages past. It began as a gold mining town in 1862 when gold was discovered in the region, miners flocked to the Arrow River to try and find their fortune and at the height of the gold rush the population had reached 7,000, the population today is somewhat less, being a just little over 2,000. For more information on early social and cultural history of the Wakitipu you can visit the Lakes District Museum which is located on the main street in Arrowtown. Today Arrowtown is a town reminiscent of times gone by with many of the buildings in the main street being built during the gold mining days, which have been preserved to their original beauty. With many great cafes, restaurants and boutique stores this picturesque town is worth a visit and just a mere 20 minute drive from Queenstown. Link buses to Arrowtown from Queenstown are also available and depart at various times, check out the Connectabus Website for more information.

Carnaval 2020 Queenstown Memorial Centre, 1 Memorial Drive, Queenstown Friday 21 February 2020 8:00pm – 1:00am Early Bird: $10.25 ($10.00 + $0.25 fees) General Admission: $16.38 ($15.00 + $1.38 fees) Join us for Queenstown’s biggest Carnaval featuring live band Bandabadá! Tastes of Brazil, we’ll have Corona flowing, Tequila pouring and you’ll all be dancing all night long! Don’t miss out on this one night only event, this is going to sell out! Let’s Dance!

Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals Cargo Brewery , 2323 Church Lane, Gibbston, Queenstown Lakes Sunday 23 February 2020 5:00pm – 10:00pm The renowned American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ben Harper and his band The Innocent Criminals will return to New Zealand in February 2020 for a sixdate tour. They’re set to play New Plymouth’s TSB Bowl of Brooklands, Christchurch’s Hagley Park, Queentown’s Cargo Brewery (newly added), Auckland’s Logan Campbell Centre, Napier’s Church Road Winery and Tauranga’s Mount Park. Performing as their special guest is award-winning Australian artist, Matt Corby.