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Spring Outings
Popular Spring Outings in Queenstown [2025]
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Queenstown Gardens
4.5
/5
128 reviews
6.5
Based on 3,457 reviews
687m from downtown
Phone +6434410499
Address: Unnamed Road, 9300, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 50 - Spring Outings
Highlights:
Spring stroll along a flower path to admire cherry blossoms
Explore the park freely on the cycling and sightseeing trail
35% positive reviews
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Queenstown Gardens is worth a visit! It is located on a small peninsula by Lake Wakatipu in the southeast of Queenstown🌊 Although it is a garden, it is actually a large public green space, and no entrance fee is charged🎫
As soon as you enter the garden, the towering ancient trees instantly bring tranquility, which is completely different from the bustle of the city. Strolling along the trail, there are surprises in all seasons: flowers bloom in spring, trees are shady in summer, forests are colorful in autumn, and winter is quiet and peaceful🍃 In addition to natural scenery, there are cultural imprints here, and you can see the bronze statue of William Gilbert Reece, the founder of the town🗿
If you want to relax, sunbathe on the lawn and have a picnic, which is very comfortable; if you want to move around, you can play frisbee golf, tennis, lawn bowls and other projects, and children can also play in the playground🎾 When you are tired of playing, go to the lake to watch ducks swimming, or admire the mountains and lakes in the distance, which is a visual feast.
Queenstown Gardens is located in the southeast of Queenstown, on a small peninsula by Lake Wakatipu. The garden is close to the city and the environment is quite quiet. There are towering ancient trees and not many people. The trails in the park are surrounded by trees and flowers. It is a good place for leisure strolls. The garden is not very big. It is a good choice to stroll along the lake after dinner.
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Lake Wakatipu
4.8
/5
564 reviews
5.8
Based on 1,125 reviews
11.9 km from downtown
Phone +6434427500
Address: Otago Region, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 50 - Water fun & Cool Retreats
Highlights:
Overlooking the Lake and Mountains from Bob's Peak
Daily Winery Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch Experience
240 positive reviews
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The water of Lake Wakatipu is particularly blue! The entire scenic area is completely free. You can take a walk by the lake. There are flowers in spring and leaves in autumn. You can play water sports in summer and enjoy the snow in winter. It is especially suitable for tourism all year round, each with its own beauty! 🌹
Although the lakeside town of Queenstown has only 10,000 or 20,000 people, it is crowded with tourists! There are delicacies from all over the world here, so you don’t have to worry about not getting used to them. 😊👍
Lake Wakatipu is the third largest lake in New Zealand. In addition to its beautiful scenery, it is also the center of New Zealand's outdoor activities. Mountain skiing, surfing, parachuting, jet boats, whitewater kayaking are all available here. The world-famous bungee jumping first emerged here.
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Queenstown Hill
4.5
/5
26 reviews
5.0
Based on 1,525 reviews
3.8 km from downtown
Address: Otago, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No. 18 of Best Things to Do in Queenstown
Highlights:
Hike and view flowers for some easy fun
A scene of dozens of flowers competing to bloom
59% positive reviews
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This is definitely a must visit when you stay in Queenstown. The beginning of the trail is steep but if you take your time it's ok and you can do it easily. It took me an hour to get to the top! Don't stop after the basket of dreams, it takes another 20 minutes to get to the top and it's definitely worth it. Some reviews say the view from the top is the same as the basket of dreams, this is totally false, you can see 360 degrees of view from there without any trees blocking the view! Go, you won't regret it!
Queenstown Hill is located in the east of Queenstown. It is a very tall hillside. You can take a cable car up the mountain to see the whole Queenstown and the surrounding beautiful scenery. The air on the mountain is very fresh, but a little cold, so remember to bring more clothes to keep warm.
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