Without a doubt, Queenstown is one of the two most talked about holiday destinations in New Zealand. Situated on the edge of the beautiful Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by the mouth watering views of the world famous Southern Alps, it captures the hearts and imagination of people from all parts of the globe.

Admittedly, Rotorua captures almost as much, if not more attention from overseas visitors as Queenstown, however what really defines Queenstown is the popularity it holds for those already living in New Zealand.

During the colder winter months, Queenstown is a meca for visitors. In 2000, Queenstown became New Zealand’s first place to cater to over a million visitors in one year. Skiing is hugely popular in New Zealand’s South Island and Queenstown is the gateway to the thrills and spills on the slopes.

With the continual growth in visitor numbers to Queenstown, the regular availability of accommodation in the area is essential. Thankfully, this thriving tourist destination has got it covered. Whether you are looking at staying at a B & B, backpacker hostel, a luxury resort, a lavish hotel, or a wonderful motel in Queenstown, chances are that you’ll have plenty of options to choose from.

Queenstown attracts many celebrities, at least a couple of which have bought houses. There are over 100 cafes and restaurants to cater to the taste buds of visitors and locals, as well as a mixture of wine bars, night clubs and taverns. Queenstown exudes beauty and character and has been voted as a world class destination in some of the world’s top travel magazines.

Much like any popular area, activity or product, the price is always something to consider. There is never a fear of people avoiding Queenstown if the price is higher than it was the year before. As far as visitors are concerned, spending a night in an expensive hotel or motel in Queenstown is worth every penny.

Queenstown has been heralded by those overseas as the "adventure capital of the world". It offers everything a thrill seeker could imagine or ask for. The bungy jump, one of New Zealand’s most prized assets, was first introduced in Queenstown in 1988. AJ Hackett, its inventor, has set up a company in Queenstown that offers six very different bungy and swing experiences. They range from a low-key bungy to the ultimate thrill-seeking challenge. In fact, many people visit Queenstown purely for the bungy jumps.

With unlimited skiing available just a short drive away, there’s no surprise that almost every motel in Queenstown is regularly booked. So, if you’re looking at exploring the "jewel in NZ’s tourism crown", you best book prior to arrival.