Hotels in Queenstown and Central Otago
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About Queenstown and Central Otago
This region combines alpine scenery, adventure travel, vineyards, and one of the country’s most iconic South Island bases.
Best time to visit: Year-round
Cities & Towns in Queenstown and Central Otago
Queenstown
Queenstown offers lake-and-mountain scenery, adventure travel, stylish lodges, and one of New Zealand’s most iconic South Island destination stays.
Top attractions: Lake Wakatipu, Skyline
Wanaka
Wanaka offers alpine scenery, lake views, hiking, and a slightly calmer mountain base than Queenstown.
Top attractions: Lake Wanaka, Mount Aspiring access
Dunedin
Dunedin offers Scottish heritage, wildlife, a lively student city feel, and coastal Otago access on the South Island.
Top attractions: Otago Peninsula, Railway Station