Queenstown Airport serves nearby Queenstown which is situated on New Zealand's South Island. Queenstown is often described as a resort, due to its extensive list of adventure sports and attractions. Queenstown's natural geography lends itself to adventure sports, with Lake Wakatipu and the jagged mountain range known as 'The Remarkables' both in close proximity. Skiing, windsurfing, bungy jumping, cycling, camping and hiking are all popular in Queenstown.
If you consider hiring a car from Queenstown Airport, you're invited to travel to Ben Lomond or Queenstown Hill for dramatic views. Hiring a car from Queenstown Airport also gives you access to the town's attention grabbing alternative theme parks.
Visitors to Queenstown, who take up car rental from Queenstown Airport, may be attracted to Ben Lomond or Queensland Hill, for the magnificent panoramas over Lake Wakatipu. Further south you'll find the Remarkables Mountain Range; a place where many visitors go to ski. Admire Queensland's natural landscape via a trip on the Skyline Gondola and Luge, or for a bit of manmade pleasure, you might want to head for Fear Factory or Darkride – prime examples of modern interactive theatre in the town centre.
Rent a car from Queenstown Airport and the Kiwi Birdlife Park and Queenstown Garden are both just a short drive from the town centre. Venturing further north, you'll find Coronet Peak which is ever-popular with skiers.
