Queenstown and the Southern Alps Features

Experience Queenstown and the Southern Alps

When to Visit

This is the part of New Zealand that gets cold with a capital C in winter, so if you're coming for warm...

Top Reasons to Go

Don't worry, New Zealanders aren't going to pressure you into jumping off a bridge with an elastic cord...

Safety in the High Country

New Zealanders are well known for their extreme love of the outdoors -- which makes sense, given the...

Just 20 minutes south of Te Anau, Lake Manapouri has long had the reputation as one of New Zealand's...

Best in 3 to 7 Days

Touring the lower half of South Island requires making difficult choices. Do you want to walk the Milford...

Visit the Travel Talk forums for help on planning your trip

Napier, New Zealand A lovely and remote setting in New Zealand's most enchanting...
Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand A feast for the eyes, the Coromandel Peninsula is......
3 Perfect Settings for a Wedding Want to tie the knot in style? Consider saying your...
more >>