February 28, 2019
Top Things to do in Autumn in Queenstown
Queenstown is full of things to do any time of year! Autumn is one of our favorite times, and its a great time to tick off some of Queenstown’s best activities!
Arrowtown Autumn Festival
This year the Arrowtown Autumn Festival is entering its 35th year, and consists of 6 days of fun, colour and entertainment, kicking off on the 22 April. Don’t miss the iconic parade and market day on the 27 April, and the infamous Pie, Pint and Pinot on the 28 April.
Take in the Autumn colours
Queenstown and surrounding regions are ablaze with gold, orange and red foliage as the place comes alive with the incredible colours of Autumn. This distinct season is most apparent in Arrowtown with the brilliant reds and yellows bringing photographers and artists flocking to the historic town to capture this stunning season. Other places to visit are Lake Hayes, with the poplars turning gold, as well as the Queenstown Gardens, which recently turned 150 years old.
Wine Sampler Combo during Autumn winery harvest
Queenstown is the gateway to the Central Otago wine region, with over 200 vineyards within a 90 minute radius. During April the wineries are a hive of activity, with all hands on deck as the grapes are ready to be picked before the chilly autumn mornings start.
You can combine a 60-minute Jet boat ride followed by a small group Queenstown wine tour to three Central Otago wineries, with our Wine Sampler combo. You might get a peek of what’s happening behind the scenes if you’re lucky!
Hot Chocolate along Lake Wakatipu watching the Big Yellows
If you’re wanting a creamy hot chocolate, look no further than Patagonia Chocolates on Beach Street. Walk along the stunning Queenstown waterfront, and watch the Big Yellows depart from the Main Town Pier every hour.
Indoor Skydive and Jet Boat
For those wanting to experience the feeling of flight, without planes, parachutes or jumping, combined with the thrills of a Jet boat, our Twin Spinner Combo is for you. iFLY is New Zealand’s first Indoor Skydiving tunnel, providing the rush of free fall as you fly on a column of air.
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