Both the temperature and rainfall have increased slightly this month. Temperature-wise, October has a low temperature of 6 degrees Celsius and a high of 14 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is at the second highest for the year with 688mm. On average, this month will have the highest record of 19 days of rain.
Queenstown, which is five hours drive from
Milford Sound, is one of the best places to base yourself if you wish to
explore the fiord but want to experience better weather than in Milford Sound.
Queenstown's average rainfall is
not as high for a start.
One of the best restaurants in Queenstown is Captains Steak and Seafood Restaurant and Bar.
This is a cosy but luxurious restaurant offering specialties like garlic prawn
hotpot, 250gm aged Angus ribeye of beef, New Zealand lamb shank and more.
For casual dining, Fergburger is one of the most popular places in the area. Don't miss their specialty burgers, the brilliantly named The Fergburger and Big Al.
October is a lively month for Queenstown
with the Spring
Carnival bringing three days of fun ski and snowboarding activities. It is
held at the Remarkables Ski Field during the first week of October.
The Queenstown Jazzfest takes place on the Labour Day weekend; the fourth Monday in October. The festival features popular Kiwi acts, as well as international bands that perform at different venues throughout the town.
