Queenstown and the Southern Lakes Region are found in Central Otago in the south west of New Zealand’s South Island. Queenstown sits on the 45th parallel, nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu below The Remarkables mountain range.
Travelling to Queenstown is very easy with frequent international and domestic flights from Queenstown International Airport, located 15 minutes from the town centre.
Adorned by snow-capped alpine ranges and nestled next to sparkling Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is a scenic paradise that has impressed people from all over New Zealand and abroad. Delegates can take in the stunning landscapes from the water on a cruise, the air on a helicopter trip to the top of a mountain, and on land on a number of scenic tours.
Queenstown is also home to a number of international standard golf courses, as well as some of the Central Otago region’s finest wineries and cellar doors. In the colder months the Wakatipu Basin transforms into a winter wonderland with four ski areas providing excellent terrain for all abilities. As the Southern Hemisphere’s premier four season lake and alpine resort, Queenstown is a truly captivating destination for conferences and incentives throughout the year.
Queenstown offers a unique range of facilities for conferences meetings or incentive experiences. Whether it’s an intimate group or large scale event, Queenstown offers venues to suit all needs from on-site to one of a kind locations with services to match. Many of Queenstown’s conference venues offer on-site accommodation for that added convenience.
Regarded as one of New Zealand’s most iconic visitor destinations, Queenstown is well-equipped to host business events, conferences and incentives of all sizes. Queenstown offers a wide variety of award-winning accommodation. With luxury alpine lodges, five-star hotels with conference facilities, historic guesthouses, cottages in vineyards, Queenstown has a bed for every vibe and every budget.
Delegates are spoilt for choice with Queenstown’s endless list of activities on offer. Whether an event includes relaxing recreational activities, guided tours, boat cruises, jet boats, 4WD adventures, scenic flights or spa and wellness options, Queenstown certainly doesn’t disappoint. There are tours to Queenstown’s renowned wineries on offer including Gibbston Valley which has New Zealand’s largest wine cave and offers tours and tastings as well as a cheesery and restaurant.
Queenstown also boasts seven pristine golf courses, each with a landscape that’s second to none. There is plenty to explore in the region with its rich heritage, don’t forget to include a stopover in historic Arrowtown to learn about the pioneering history of the region.