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December to February.
You can find most activities in Queenstown during the summer between December and February. Avoid the peak tourist season by travelling at the beginning and end of summer to maximise the hot temperatures and the mix of activities. Avoid autumn, which is between March and May, due to its unpredictable weather.
Campervan hire from $5/day
Available on select routes, dates and locations in Australia, including Darwin, Alice Springs, Cairns and Brisbane, and New Zealand.
$1 deposits + up to $500 credit on Australia and South Pacific cruises
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Plus get up to $500 OBC on select voyages in 2021 and 2022. Destinations include Brisbane, Sydney, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Fiji and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 15% off last-minute trips
Valid for travel on select dates in 2020 and 2021. Destinations include Europe, UK, the Middle East, Argentina, India, Asia, New Zealand, Australia and Africa and more. T&Cs apply.
Extra 9% off hotel bookings
Valid on select hotel stays worldwide like Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Thailand, USA, Europe and more on all dates, including over holidays like Easter, Christmas and New Year's Eve. Some restrictions apply.
Up to 50% off room upgrades + free breakfast on stays
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Available on upgrades to premium rooms and suites on stays until 30 April 2021. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Gold Coast, New Zealand, Fiji and more.
Up to 30% off Australia and New Zealand tours
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Lock your tour with $1 deposit plus get an extra 21% off when you choose My Own Room. Available on select travel dates in 2021. Destinations include Cairns, Uluru, Sydney, Brisbane, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 30% off tours + $1 deposits
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Available on select travel dates in 2021 and 2022. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA and more. T&Cs apply
Up to 60% off express deals
Available on select dates in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and more. T&Cs apply
Extra 8% off hotel bookings
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Save on hotel stays until 30 June 2021 in Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Fiji, Thailand, Singapore, USA and more. Available at select hotels.
Up to 50% off solo travellers
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Available on tours when you select My Own Room. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, USA, Vietnam, Iceland and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 25% off worldwide trips + $99 deposits
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Available on select travel dates from 2021-2023. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Greece, Croatia, London, USA and more. T&Cs apply.
Air New Zealand flights from $710 return
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Available on select dates in 2021 to Auckland, Christchurch and more. Sample fare is Melbourne-Queenstown. T&Cs apply.
New Zealand flights from $404 with Jetstar
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Available on flights from March - September 2021 to Auckland, Christchurch and more. Sample fare is Gold Coast-Queenstown. T&Cs apply.
Queenstown stays from $121/night
Available on select travel dates. Sample fare is for a stay at Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown. T&Cs apply.
$1,999: 7-day Cook Islands getaway with flights
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Available for travel from 7 May - 25 November 2021. Includes return airfare to Rarotonga with Air New Zealand, transfers, stay at The Edgewater Resort & Spa, room upgrade and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 20% off 2+ days rentals
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Available on select rental dates until 11 December 2021 across Australia and New Zealand. Must book 21 days in advance. T&Cs apply.
Up to 75% off worldwide trips
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Available on select travel dates until 2022. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Greece, India, USA, Peru, South Africa and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 66% off New Zealand hotels
Available on select stay dates in Auckland. T&Cs apply.
Stay for 3, Pay for 2
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Available on stays until 30 June 2021 in Indonesia and New Zealand. Minimum of 3 nights stay required. T&Cs apply.
Up to 20% off New Zealand tours
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Available for travel until 6 March 2021 to Queenstown, Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
New Zealand: Up to 32% off QT Auckland escape + flights
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Available for travel until 30 December 2021. Includes return airfare, breakfast daily drinks and late check out. Valid for 2 persons. T&Cs apply.
New Zealand stays from $28/night
Available on select stay dates in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown and more. Sample stay is in Waihi Beach Village. T&Cs apply.
New Zealand stays from NZD$30/night
Available on select stay dates in Auckland, Queenstown, Christchurch, Waihike Island, Rotorua and more. Sample stay is at Waihi Beach Village. T&Cs apply.
Queenstown stays from NZD$82/night
Available on select stay dates in 2021. Sample stay is near Queenstown centre. T&Cs apply.
New Zealand stays from $16/night
Available on select dates for Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and Christchurch stays. Sample stay is for a campsite in Hokitika. T&Cs apply.
Flights to New Zealand from $265 return
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Available on select flights in 2021 to Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington and more. Sample fare is Gold Coast-Auckland with Jetstar. Other airlines include Air New Zealand from $555 and more.
Up to 10% off rooms + 2,000 bonus points for members
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Available on stays until 31 March 2021 in Auckland, Queenstown, Dunedin, Taupo, Wellington and more. Membership is free. T&Cs apply.
Up to 47% off New Zealand getaways
Available on select stays until December 2021 in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Rotorua and more. Sample stay is at Chalet Queenstown. T&Cs apply.
Up to 15% off prestige car rentals
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Available on rentals until 11 December 2021 across Australia and New Zealand including Sydney, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Auckland and more. Minimum of 5 days rental required. T&Cs apply.
Up to USD$100 off business class flights
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Available on booking fees on select flight dates. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Cook Islands, London and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to USD$25 off booking fees
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Available on select travel dates. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and more. Maximum of 5 travelers. T&Cs apply.
$1,599: New Zealand ski holiday with car hire
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Available on stays from 12 June - 3 October 2021. Includes stay in Queenstown, tour pack, transfers and more. T&Cs apply.
New Zealand flights from $307 return
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Available on select flights in 2021 to Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington and more. Sample fare is Melbourne-Auckland with Jetstar. Other airlines include Air New Zealand from $542 return and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 68% off worldwide stays + guaranteed flexibility
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Available on select stay dates in New Zealand, Indonesia, Thailand and Japan. T&Cs apply.
Up to $550 savings + up to 40% off Australia cruises
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Available on select cruises departing from 2021-2022 with Royal Caribbean Cruises. Destinations include Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Vanuatu, New Zealand and more. T&Cs apply.
Auckland flights from $265 return
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Available on select dates in 2021 to Christchurch, Wellington, Queenstown and more. Sample fare departs from Coast with Jetstar. Other airlines include Air New Zealand from $549 and more. T&Cs apply.
5% off New Zealand campervan rentals
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Available on rentals until 31 March 2021 with Apollo Motorhomes. T&Cs apply.
Get 25% Off World2Cover Travel Insurance
Save on your next policy to destinations including Bali, Thailand, USA, Europe, Japan, New Zealand, Vietnam and more. Terms and conditions apply.
Up to 50% off advance purchase
Available on select dates in 2021 and 2022 when you book 90 days in advance. Destinations include Maldives, Lisbon, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and more.
7-day stay + return flights in New Zealand from $999
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Available for travel on select dates from May - November 2021. Sample price departs from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane with Jetstar. Destinations include Auckland and more. Includes car rental, accommodation at Woodlands Motel and more. T&Cs apply.
Temperatures vary significantly throughout the year and in each season. The most unpredictable time of year is autumn where temperatures range from -3 to 26℃. Summer is the hottest time with temperatures of 2 to 29℃ while winter is ideal for snow sports with temperatures from -6 to 15℃.
You’ll find the best bang for your buck along with activities and good weather in spring where temperatures reach lows of -2 and highs of 24℃.
Best time to visit Queenstown, weather wise. Most activities are available in summer, so December to February is an ideal time to visit.
Cheapest time to visit Queenstown. Visit during spring, September to November, for smaller crowds but weather warm enough for outdoor activities.
Travelling to the Northern Territory during winter offers cool, dry weather, but avoid visiting over summer as it's often humid and rainy.
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