Built around an inlet, Queenstown holidays overlook the dramatic Lake Wakatipu, its alpine majesty offering jaw dropping visual attraction. Queenstown is located in Central Otago, an area renowned for its wine with 75 wineries in the region including Gibbston Valley, a commercial vineyard featuring a wine cave and tour. Skiing is also a popular pastime and easily accessible from Queenstown, with the snowfields open from early June until late October.  A lively bar and café scene graces downtown Queenstown along with a range of shops to ensure retail therapy is close at hand.