Hostel · Queenstown
Base Queenstown
9.3
392 reviewsLarge social hostel with bar, DJs, and events.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$35–60
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
Queenstown
South Island · New Zealand
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- A day
- ~NZ$213
- Best
- Oct–Apr
- Dorms from
- NZ$35
Adventure base
Why Queenstown
- Birthplace of commercial bungee jumping (Kawarau Bridge, 1988)
- Skydiving over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables
- Some of the best free hiking in NZ (Ben Lomond, Queenstown Hill)
Queenstown is the undisputed adventure capital of New Zealand and arguably the world. Set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu with the Remarkables mountain range as a backdrop, it packs an almost absurd density of adrenaline activities into a compact lakeside town. Bungee jumping was commercialised here, and skydiving, jet boating, paragliding, and canyon swinging follow. Despite its tourist-heavy reputation, Queenstown has a genuine backpacker soul with excellent hostels, lively nightlife, and endless free hiking. It is the most expensive stop on the NZ backpacker circuit, but also the most unforgettable.
A day in Queenstown
- Hostel dorm
- NZ$93
- Food
- NZ$64
- Transport
- NZ$15
- Activities
- NZ$245
- About a day
- NZ$213
Where to stay in Queenstown
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- Base Queenstown
9.3 · NZ$35–60 dorm · large social hostel with bar, DJs, and events
- Adventure Queenstown Hostel
8.4 · NZ$35–60 dorm · epic social vibe, unbeatable location
- Nomads Queenstown
8.2 · NZ$35–60 dorm · central, lively, great bar and social events, free evening meals some nights
- YHA Queenstown Lakefront
8.0 · NZ$35–60 dorm · stunning lake views, well-maintained
- Haka Lodge Queenstown
7.9 · NZ$35–60 dorm · modern, clean, slightly quieter than the party hostels
- Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
7.4 · NZ$35–60 dorm · friendly, intimate, home-away-from-home feel
Hostel · Queenstown
Adventure Queenstown Hostel
8.4
321 reviewsEpic social vibe, unbeatable location.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$35–60
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Queenstown
Nomads Queenstown
8.2
53 reviewsCentral, lively, great bar and social events, free evening meals some nights.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$35–60
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
Hostel · Queenstown
YHA Queenstown Lakefront
8.0
293 reviewsStunning lake views, well-maintained.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$35–60
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Queenstown
Haka Lodge Queenstown
7.9
452 reviewsModern, clean, slightly quieter than the party hostels.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$35–60
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Queenstown
Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
7.4
422 reviewsFriendly, intimate, home-away-from-home feel.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$35–60
- Wi-Fi
Things to do in Queenstown
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Food
Eat a FergburgerNature
Hike Ben Lomond summitNature
Hike Queenstown HillTours
Visit Arrowtown
Adventure · Queenstown
Bungee jump the Kawarau Bridge or the Nevis
Bungee jump the Kawarau Bridge (43m, from $205 NZD) or the Nevis (134m, NZ's highest, from $275 NZD)
- Price
- NZ$205
Nature · Queenstown
Day trip to Glenorchy and the start of the Routeburn Track
Day trip to Glenorchy and the start of the Routeburn Track (free drive/hike)
Nature · Queenstown
Hike Ben Lomond summit
Hike Ben Lomond summit (12 km return, 6-8 hours, free, panoramic views)
Nature · Queenstown
Hike Queenstown Hill
Hike Queenstown Hill (Ben Lomond alternative, 2-3 hours, free)
Water · Queenstown
Jet boat on the Shotover River
Jet boat on the Shotover River ($159 NZD)
- Price
- NZ$159
Adventure · Queenstown
Ride the Skyline Gondola and luge
Ride the Skyline Gondola and luge ($59 NZD for gondola + 2 luge rides)
- Price
- NZ$59
Water · Queenstown
Skydive over the Remarkables
Skydive over the Remarkables (from $299 NZD for 9,000ft to $439 NZD for 15,000ft)
- Price
- NZ$299
Tours · Queenstown
Visit Arrowtown
Visit Arrowtown (historic gold-mining village, 20-minute drive, free to explore)
Getting to Queenstown
- Bus from Lake Tekapo4 h 30 minUS$17
Coming soon · The Queenstown wall
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