Summer

Summer in Queenstown is seriously rejuvenating.  The enviable alpine climate and long leisurely days are ideal for adventurous holidays and fantastic outdoor living.

Officially 1 December to 28 February – daytime temperatures hover between 20° - 30°C (mid 70°s - 90°F).  The 45° south latitude means summer days are long - midsummer dawn is as early as 5am and dusk doesn't settle until around 10pm.

Early mornings and long days provide plenty of time for play.  It's not all about testing gravity with bungy jumps, swings and skydives though.  Queenstown happily lends itself to everyone's idea of fun and there are plenty of kicks from a round of frisbee golf in the gardens or a rejuvenating spa bath under the stars.  Summertime is also high season for the region's many stunning walking tracks. 
 

Hot, hip and hilarious

Several typically New Zealand events are staged in summer - the ideal opportunity for international visitors to mingle with the buzzing throngs of New Zealanders making the very most of every blue sky minute.  Music comes alive at Rippon vineyard with rock, reggae and hip-hop beats, meanwhile at the Lake Hayes Agricultural & Pastoral (A&P) Show rural life is celebrated. 

Just some of the Summer Events highlights include;

• Summerdaze festival
• Glenorchy Races
• Lake Hayes A&P Show
• One Day International Cricket matches
• Rugby 7s