8 Reasons To Visit Queenstown In 2019

Move over winter thrillseekers. This quaint Kiwi town is anyone’s paradise – any time of year!

Nestled in the south end of the south island, Queenstown is still considered one of New Zealand’s hidden gems. Just a hop, skip and jump across the ditch (three hours to be exact), Queenstown is set around glimmering Lake Wakatipu and snow-capped mountain ranges which, when combined with trendy eateries, boutique hotels and award-winning wineries, makes for a luxurious landscape. So much so, it’s thought to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. Still not convinced? Read on…

1 THERE’S SOME SERIOUSLY STYLISH ACCOMMODATION

Airbnb or hotel – both are guaranteed to help you unwind with homely comforts such as toasty fireplaces, plush beds and big bath tubs. The Spire Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel (housing only 10 suites) is just a stone’s throw from Lake Wakatipu’s edge and has all the creature comforts to make you feel at home. The in-house restaurant No5 Church Lane boasts a seriously good cocktail list, which complements the locally sourced Italian and Mediterranean-style cuisine beautifully. With a full list of Central Otago wines, a fireplace, quaint laneway location and handmade chocolates at turndown, it’s hard not to feel at home here.

2 WORLD-CLASS SKI SLOPES