Snow Machine is back in Queenstown from 8–13 September 2026, bringing five days of skiing, live music, mountain stages, après sessions and late nights to the Southern Alps. It is a massive week—but you do not have to spend every waking hour on the mountain or in a bar. If your crew wants to see ...
Fishing Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea offers another side of the Southern Lakes experience. Both lakes hold wild brown trout, rainbow trout and landlocked Chinook salmon, surrounded by high-country scenery, remote shorelines and deep alpine water. Depending on the season and conditions, fishing methods may include trolling, spinning, softbaiting and selected fly-fishing techniques. Queenstown Fishing’s ...
Technical sight fishing in Queenstown is one of the most challenging and rewarding ways to target wild New Zealand trout. Rather than covering water with repeated blind casts, sight fishing begins by finding an individual fish, studying its behaviour and planning the best possible presentation. Sometimes the trout is clearly visible. At other times, the ...
Heli fishing in Queenstown combines remote backcountry rivers, private professional guiding and an unforgettable helicopter journey across New Zealand’s alpine landscape. Instead of spending hours driving and walking to reach the water, a helicopter can transport anglers beyond the road and closer to carefully selected fishing locations. For visiting anglers, heli fishing provides an opportunity ...
Looking for a fun family activity in Queenstown that gets the kids outdoors and away from the crowds? A fishing trip on Lake Wakatipu is an easy way for families to experience Queenstown’s scenery, learn something new and share the excitement of catching a trout or salmon. No previous fishing experience is required. We provide ...
Discover the quieter side of Lake Wakatipu and some of New Zealand’s most spectacular fishing country. 🎣 Fishing From Glenorchy? Absolutely. Most visitors know us for our departures from Queenstown, but many are surprised to learn that we can also operate fishing charters and guided river trips directly from Glenorchy on demand. Whether you’re staying ...
Most people know Glenorchy for its incredible scenery, world-class hiking and crystal-clear waters. But there’s another reason this small town at the head of Lake Wakatipu is making headlines around the world. 🌟 Tāhuna Glenorchy is now officially recognised as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. That puts Glenorchy among some of the most pristine night ...
If you’ve already booked your Queenstown winter holiday and you’re nervously refreshing the snow report every morning, don’t panic. The truth is, Queenstown is much more than just skiing. In fact, while everyone is waiting for the next snowfall, we’ve already started seeing winter bookings roll in from visitors looking for something different to do ...
Absolutely – and for many anglers, winter is actually one of the best times to fish in Queenstown. While most visitors think Queenstown is only about skiing during winter ⛷️, the lakes around Queenstown continue to produce excellent trout and salmon fishing right through the colder months. Add snow-covered mountains 🏔️, calm mornings, crystal-clear water, ...
Queenstown is known worldwide for mountains, lakes and adventure, but it is also an exceptional base for exploring some of New Zealand’s finest fly-fishing country. From clear sight-fishing rivers and remote backcountry streams to 4WD adventures, alpine-lake drift-boat trips and helicopter access, the wider Queenstown region offers options for complete beginners and experienced anglers. Queenstown ...
