Is Queenstown a good place to live?


Is Queenstown a good place to live? Queenstown (South Island) Queenstown is the best city in New Zealand for expats who love winter recreation. The area around the town offers ski resorts during the winter months in New Zealand (summer months in the USA.) You can always travel a short distance to the coast for surfing in the summer!


Do you need a car to get around Queenstown?

The best way to get around Queenstown is by car, since many of the city's activities are spread apart. Plus, there's limited public transportation to get you from point A to point B. That said, you can certainly walk around downtown Queenstown and get a feel for the city.


Is it safe to walk around Queenstown?

You just have to follow the normal common sense rules you would follow anywhere. Drunks tend to be noticeable and easy to avoid. Queenstown is well lit and there are always people around. Violence is rare.


Is Queenstown cold in summer?

Summer in Queenstown Queenstown is generally warm during the day and cooler at night. While temperatures can reach the low 70s F (20s C), the average temperature in summer is slightly cooler, at 59 degrees F (15 degrees C).


Is Queenstown always busy?

With a high turnover of tourists, Queenstown's nightlife is busy every night of the week.


What is the scariest thing to do in Queenstown?

Queenstown is the home of New Zealand's scariest Haunted House! Based in Beach Street, in the CBD, we offer a real, live-action horror experience Challenge yourself and your friends to walk the dark hallways of the old Lockhart Hotel…fun and frights await! Who knows who - or what!


Is Queenstown a walkable city?

In Queenstown, a little light exercise is rewarded with big spectacular views. The Whakatipu Basin is a walkers' paradise. You don't even need to go far from the town centre to connect deeply with nature and experience some of the best day walks in Queenstown.


Is Queenstown a party town?

Queenstown bars and clubs often have live music and DJs as well as great drink specials. There's a party atmosphere in Queenstown any night of the week, so get out to the bars and clubs and enjoy it!


Is there a dress code in Queenstown?

Is there a dress code? Pretty much anything goes in terms of dress code in Queenstown. We've never seen anyone get refused with flip flops/jandals/thongs on but, to be safe, we recommend you stick to enclosed shoes.