Tourist board info before you visit queenstown, visit tripadvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers. Over the last fifteen years they have become important as the venue for a variety of adventure activities, principally jet boating and white water rafting. Most of the development of the region occurred during the gold rush which took place in the. Unprecedented tourism and population growth underpin a sustained peak in the queenstown property market, according to a new report. It is my pleasure to release the international tourism forecasts from. These pressures can be particularly acute when it comes to tourism infrastructure, so. An introduction sunday, july 1, 2018 updated queenstown, rated as one of the worlds top holiday spots, is a yearround drawcard for adrenalin thrills, spectacular scenery and luxury style. New ways of supporting growth in tourism in an iconic destination. Kiri goulter of tourism new zealand presented this at the queenstown sustainable practice in business seminar. A brief history of queenstown southern discoveries. It can stretch capacity and the ability to consistently offer a high quality tourism experience that delivers on new zealands brand promise. Queenstown nz birthplace of adventure tourism tnz media.
Queenstown airport limited tourism holdings limited tourism industry aotearoa tourism new zealand wellington airport limited the forecasts are based on microeconomic drivers, such as projected airfare costs and airline. Queenstown s first real taste of adventure tourism came in 1970 with the establishment of commercial jet boating. Air transport air new zealand, qantas, jetstar and virgin australia fly internationally into queenstown from the. Principally it focuses on the development of queenstown s four main adventure tourist activities, skiing, jet boating, rafting and bungy jumping, and the companies and. Kieran murray provides expert evidence, testimony and reports in the fields of public. Queenstown is situated in the heart of the eastern cape. Auckland international airport, christchurch international airport, queenstown airport, tourism holdings ltd, tourism industry. After a short shuttle journey from queenstown, experience something most tourists dont get to see.
Staggering beauty and heartpumping thrills await in the resort town of queenstown, which is also known for its hobbitsmuch of the lord of the rings trilogy was filmed in the area. It is one of the view rural towns in this province that is expanding all the time, with new businesses being established. Queenstown is new zealands most popular holiday and vacation destination for international visitors. World travellers christchurch city and world travellers wanaka are owned by tourism development ltd, a well established christchurch based family company with a passion for travel and honest trading. With good access, reliable snow and a nearby airport, skiers flocked to queenstown and it became a thriving winter ski resort, prompting new development including construction of several hotels. Queenstown airport corporation is responsible for the management of queenstown airport. The development terminals skyline queenstowns bottom terminal on brecon street will be completely replaced to accommodate. Soak in the unbelievable views the area has to offer. Queenstown and its surrounding region was initially discovered by the maoris centuries ago. Queenstown s first real taste of adventure tourism came with the establishment of commercial jet boating in 1960.
As one of the tourism hot spots of the country its the perfect place to study the tourism development process, a trip up the skyline giving a birds eye view of the urban spread of the town. Tourism and resource development conflicts on the kawarau. We have many guesthouses, number of upmarket shopping centers, spot facilities, excellent healthcare delivery etc etc. The importance of queenstown to new zealand tourism. Sustainable business seminar queenstown 6 june 2008 presented by kiri goulter development manager tourism new zealand. If the next 100 years are to continue the previous centurys developments, we. Towards sustainable tourism development and planning in. Skyline queenstown general manager wayne rose says they are thrilled with the decision and look forward to developing a worldclass facility that new zealanders can be proud of. Tourism makes a critical contribution to new zealands economic success. Viewed alongside things like the district plan, ten year plan and vision beyond 2050, these will provide context for how were growing into the future and how we approach many aspects of our. We want to accelerate the development of our startup ecosystem so that we are. Find queenstown accommodation, things to do and travel information queenstown is the southern hemispheres premiere four season alpine and lake resort. Use the link below to share a fulltext version of this article with your friends and colleagues.
Tourism 2020 marks the next phase in the evolution of the national longterm tourism strategy. Through tourism 2020, governments at all levels will need to work with tourism industry operators to implement the strategy and monitor progress against the 2020 tourism industry potential. Feel inspired by queenstowns stunning scenery, huge range of activities and renowned warm welcome. Over 400 industry representatives joined us in queenstown, nelson, rotorua and auckland for our november roadshow last month. Rather than closing down for the winter season skiers flocked to the town creating new development and the construction of several new hotels. The itinerary below is for courses in sustainable development. Queenstown, the southern hemispheres premier four season lake and alpine resort. Tourism and population growth sustain peaking queenstown. Qldc has undertaken or commissioned a range of studies and strategy development to help set the direction for key issues and topics in the district. Its a must for any adrenaline junkie could you handle it. Whether you want world travellers to arrange that impossible experience or tailormake a perfect trip, we understand its the personal. Tourism and resource development conflicts on the kawarau and. Queenstown has the best views on planet earth and one of our favorite activities was hiking up the ben lommond hike which shows you queenstown hill and the rest of that beautiful new zealand city. New zealand tourism strategy ministry of tourism, tia waterbased tourism opportunities assessment on the west coast development west coast regional tourism strategies for dunedin, maniototo, lake taupo, whanganui, kapiti horowhenua, southland, stewart island.
Queenstown new zealands most comprehensive source of real estate and property news. Thrillseekers need to try the worlds first human catapult. Strategies and publications queenstownlakes district. Work on the 350unit te pa tahuna housing development in queenstown is due to begin towards the end of next month. The destination management focus is on advocacy for infrastructure and facilitating the provision of readily accessible tourism information tourism bay of plenty, 20. Get yourself acquainted with queenstown and demographics of queenstown, culture, people in queenstown, currency, best attractions and more with this free travel guide. The owners of eco wanaka adventures bring 20 years of experience in outdoor and adventure pursuits to their tours. Destination queenstown dq is the regional tourism organisation responsible for the marketing of queenstown, new zealand. This involves international liaison and networking, strategy development, and representing members at various levels.
Project overview queenstown development project skyline. It highlights queenstown s long tradition of adventure from the 1850s to the 1990s. The scope of tourism bay of plentys activities covers destination marketing, management, leadership and development. Unpublished masters thesis, department of history, university of otago, dunedin. This is a movie about the tourism development in queenstown which we as year geography lincoln high school have created to bring us through the exams. The aim of this is to provide our residents with access to better incomes and more work choices outside of the changeable tourism and construction industries. Queenstown tourism, new zealand queenstown travel guide. New zealand tourism development projects trc tourism.
Data on trends in tourism and population growth can be found at appendix two. New zealand tourism state of the industry 2018 march 2019 tia. This thesis is a history of adventure sports and adventure tourism in queenstown. Pdf the evolution of adventure tourism in aotearoanew. Take an adventure around the beautiful moke lake by kayak or standup paddleboard sup. A history of adventure sport and adventure tourism in queenstown.
Experience breathtaking scenery, amazing natural wildlife and the pristine beauty of our clean green country as you explore the nature and eco tourism attractions in queenstown, new zealand. The kawarau and shotover rivers are in the heart of southern new zealands premier tourist region, focused upon queenstown in central otago. Whether you aspire to a career in adventure tourism or wish to enter the world of hospitality, qrc will prepare you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to successfully pursue your management career. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to queenstown for the kayaking, bungee jumping, jetboating, whitewater rafting, hiking and skiing. Tourism research for the new zealand maori tourism council nzte demonstrating. Although winter and summer sports are clearly differentiated, the shoulders between 1 further in the text, queenstown district is referred to as the district queenstown lakes district 1. We were joined by the regional tourism organisation destination queenstown, nelson tasman, rotorua economic development agency and ateed at each event who provided a regional perspective on all things tourism. This study aims to provide a better understanding of the impact of economic uncertainty on new. With 787,000 people using the gondola each year, the number of annual visitors to the facility is expected to almost double by 2030. Nestled on the banks of lake wakatipu, queenstown maori name tahuna is one of new zealands most loved tourist and holiday destinations. Tourism new zealand is thankful for the continued support and guidance received from federation of the islamic associations of new zealand fianz and the kiwi muslim directory. Queenstown lakes is one of new zealands fastestgrowing regions but growth creates its own problems.
Dec 28, 20 queenstown lakes is one of new zealands fastestgrowing regions but growth creates its own problems. Destination queenstown and lake wanaka tourism are incorporated societies. Through the first half of the 20th century it had fewer than 1,000 people, with a trickle of summer holidaymakers. The economic development team works to diversify our economy and encourage higher value jobs. Welcome to the official queenstown new zealand website. This itinerary is a sample of potential program activities, deviations may be expected. New zealand tourism state of the industry 2017 tia. Tourism industry aotearoa tia, backpacker youth and adventure. The seasonality of tourist numbers in queenstown ministry of. Inspire economic growth with the ability to host more visitors, the development will have a positive effect on the local economy and the new zealand tourism industry as a whole. Feel inspired by queenstown s stunning scenery, huge range of activities and renowned warm welcome. Otago tourism policy school programme and speakers, otago. They have provided us with support and a detailed overview of both fianz and nzidt certi.
The ecological footprint of international tourists in new zealand. The nevis catapult near queenstown, new zealand launches you 150 meters over the nevis valley, reaching speeds of almost 100km per hour in just 1. Queenstown development project project overview skyline are pioneers of the new zealand tourism industry, beginning in queenstown in 1967 with gondola access to a small tea room on bobs peak. Queenstown s first real taste of adventure tourism came. The queenstown lakes region has a history of innovation with a global reach. The town is settled right at the lakes edge, surrounded by scenic mountain ranges. Queenstown new zealand tourism 2020 travel guide holidify. Study queenstown is the regional education organisation responsible for the marketing and promotion of queenstown as an international study destination. This is a fantastic result for the queenstown community and the new zealand tourism industry as a whole, he says. The perfect holiday destination all year round, queenstown is new zealands adventure capital with highlights including world class skiing and snowboarding, world renown bungy jumping and the famous tss earnslaw steamer.
Request pdf towards sustainable tourism development and planning in new zealand. Business tourism has brought significant benefits to new zealands tourism industry and economy. From the creation of jet boats to bungee jumping to oscarwinning filmproduction technology, we have a long history of pioneers who have made a worldwide impact. Tourism and recreation in new zealands natural environment. Queenstown offers breathtakingly scenery and is new zeala zqn queenstown tourism guide. Sydney, great barrier reef, outback, sunshine beach, queenstown, fiordland, and aorakimount cook. Skyline queenstown is the busiest tourism experience in new zealand. Celebrations as we celebrate our centenary this year, it is both a time to re. Development agencies in better managing their respective destinations. Unpublished masters thesis, department of history, university of otago. The development terminals skyline queenstown s bottom terminal on brecon street will be completely replaced to accommodate. As the neutral tourism point of contact for the resort, destination queenstown works with local businesses, including tourism operators, the hospitality industry, accommodation providers, retailers, and service sectors to promote queenstown as the southern hemispheres premier, four season lake and alpine holiday destination.