Overview
Queenstown Gardens occupies a peninsula jutting into Lake Wakatipu, just a 5-minute walk from downtown. Manicured rose gardens, a giant chessboard, and a disc golf course offer plenty to do, and the walking trails backed by the lake and the Remarkables are lovely. It's a peaceful spot for a picnic, and you'll see swimmers and stand-up paddleboarders enjoying the water. A welcome break from Queenstown's high-adrenaline activities. Free entry. 5-minute walk from downtown.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Travel Tips
Grab a disc for the free disc golf course. The view of the Remarkables from the end of the lakeside trail is stunning.
Hotels near Queenstown Gardens
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Other attractions in Queenstown
Milford Sound
A breathtaking fjord in Fiordland National Park, carved by glaciers and lined with cascading waterfalls.
Skyline Gondola
A gondola ride to a viewpoint with sweeping vistas of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu.
Kawarau Bungy
The world's first commercial bungy site, where you leap 43 m off a historic bridge into the river.
Lake Wakatipu
An S-shaped glacial lake wrapping around Queenstown — New Zealand's longest lake.
Glenorchy
A village famous as a Lord of the Rings filming location, surrounded by heavenly landscapes.
Arrowtown
A charming former gold-mining town preserving its Gold Rush-era atmosphere.
The Remarkables Ski Field
One of the South Island's top ski resorts, with Queenstown as its stunning backdrop.