Best Time to Visit Queenstown

December to February, June to August

Months to avoid: June to August if you don't ski (cold, short days, some roads close)

Recommended stay: 3-5 days

Plan Queenstown for December to February, June to August. Give it 3-5 days. The window to avoid is June to August if you don't ski (cold, short days, some roads close).

What the season gets you

• Milford Sound on a rainy day is actually better, waterfalls everywhere
• Bungee, skydive, jet boat, if it's extreme, it's here
• The drive to Glenorchy is one of the most beautiful roads on Earth