From the moment you board the bus, the scenery along the way is beautiful. The driver, who also acts as your guide, will share stories along the route, and the bus will stop at scenic spots for photos. There's also a chance to see dolphins and seals on the boat.
It's so much fun! Even my friend who's afraid of heights said it's definitely worth signing up for the 15,000-foot course! The instructors are all very nice, but whether you see videos depends on the individual 😂
The drive from Queenstown is a bit long, so not driving was a wise choice. The scenery along the way was beautiful, the views from the boat were magnificent, and we even saw a rainbow. We stopped to see Kea on both the outbound and return journeys, and the tour guide was very friendly!
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Queenstown Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Queenstown year round climate
Spring (September–November): Average 7.2–12.2°C, cool climate with sunshine and showers. Moderate rainfall. Popular activities: Hiking, cycling, exploring Lake Wakatipu. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, comfortable layering.
Summer (December–February): Average 15.4–16.9°C, warm and pleasant climate with abundant sunshine, but occasional showers. Relatively low rainfall. Popular activities: Water activities, hiking, rock climbing. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, T-shirt, shorts.
Autumn (March–May): Average 7.9–13.7°C, mild and changeable climate with heavier rainfall and gradually decreasing temperatures. Popular activities: Autumn foliage viewing, enjoying hot springs, tasting local cuisine. Recommended clothing: Waterproof jacket, warm clothing.
Winter (June–August): Average 3.4–4.6°C, cold climate with moderate rainfall and potential snowfall. Popular activities: Skiing, ice skating, enjoying winter sports. Recommended clothing: Heavy warm jacket, hat, gloves, scarf.
Queenstown climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 10.1°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1293 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: October
Queenstown monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
16.9°C
73.3
February
15.8°C
102
March
13.7°C
94.9
April
11.2°C
122.8
May
7.9°C
100.2
June
4.4°C
89.7
July
3.4°C
97.8
August
4.6°C
134.8
September
7.2°C
138.5
October
8.9°C
159.2
November
12.2°C
96.9
December
15.4°C
83.5
Queenstown weather for the next seven days
7/1
Wednesday
Sunny
7.6°C/-3.9°C
7/2
Thursday
Sunny
7.1°C/-4°C
7/3
Friday
Mist
2.6°C/-2.7°C
7/4
Saturday
Light rain
4.8°C/-2.6°C
7/5
Sunday
Patchy light snow
3.1°C/-7.4°C
7/6
Monday
Sunny
1.7°C/-7.6°C
7/7
Tuesday
Sunny
0.7°C/-8.2°C
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