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Queenstown Weather in May, New Zealand

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  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    8°C
    46°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    12°C
    54°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    3°C
    37°F
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    17 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    81 mm

May, 2025

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
Fri
2
Sat
3
  • 6

    43

    Hour 7

    7:00

  • Sunset

    07:40

  • 6

    43

    Hour 8

    8:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 9

    9:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 10

    10:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 11

    11:00

  • 8

    46

    Hour 12

    12:00

  • 8

    46

    Hour 13

    13:00

  • 8

    46

    Hour 14

    14:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 15

    15:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 16

    16:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 17

    17:00

  • Sunset

    17:45

  • 3

    37

    Hour 18

    18:00

  • 3

    37

    Hour 19

    19:00

  • 3

    37

    Hour 20

    20:00

  • 3

    37

    Hour 21

    21:00

  • 4

    39

    Hour 22

    22:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 23

    23:00

  • Friday
  • 6

    43

    0:00

  • 6

    43

    1:00

  • 5

    41

    2:00

  • 5

    41

    3:00

  • 5

    41

    4:00

  • 5

    41

    5:00

  • 5

    41

    6:00

    • 06:00

      Cloudy

      41º

    • 07:00

      Overcast

      43º

    • 07 40

      SUNRISE https://assets.holiday-weather.com/images/mobile/weather_icons/png/sunrise.png
    • 08:00

      Cloudy

      43º

    • 09:00

      Overcast

      43º

    • 10:00

      Overcast

      45º

    • 11:00

      Overcast

      45º

    • 12:00

      Overcast

      46º

    • 13:00

      Patchy rain possible

      46º

    • 14:00

      Overcast

      46º

    • 15:00

      Patchy rain possible

      48º

    • 16:00

      Patchy rain possible

      45º

    • 17:00

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

    • 17 45

      SUNSET https://assets.holiday-weather.com/images/mobile/weather_icons/png/sunset.png
    • 18:00

      Patchy rain possible

      37º

    • 19:00

      Patchy rain possible

      37º

    • 20:00

      Patchy rain possible

      37º

    • 21:00

      Patchy rain possible

      37º

    • 22:00

      Patchy rain possible

      39º

    • 23:00

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

    • 00:00

      Fri

      Patchy rain possible

      43º

    • 01:00

      Patchy rain possible

      43º

    • 02:00

      Patchy rain possible

      43º

    • 03:00

      Patchy rain possible

      45º

    • 04:00

      Patchy rain possible

      45º

    • 05:00

      Patchy rain possible

      45º

  • 7

    45

    Hour 7

    7:00

  • Sunset

    07:41

  • 7

    45

    Hour 8

    8:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 9

    9:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 10

    10:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 11

    11:00

  • 8

    46

    Hour 12

    12:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 13

    13:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 14

    14:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 15

    15:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 16

    16:00

  • 4

    39

    Hour 17

    17:00

  • Sunset

    17:43

  • 3

    37

    Hour 18

    18:00

  • 4

    39

    Hour 19

    19:00

  • 4

    39

    Hour 20

    20:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 21

    21:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 22

    22:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 23

    23:00

  • Saturday
  • 6

    43

    0:00

  • 6

    43

    1:00

  • 6

    43

    2:00

  • 7

    45

    3:00

  • 7

    45

    4:00

  • 7

    45

    5:00

  • 6

    43

    6:00

    • 06:00

      Mist

      43º

    • 07:00

      Overcast

      45º

    • 07 41

      SUNRISE https://assets.holiday-weather.com/images/mobile/weather_icons/png/sunrise.png
    • 08:00

      Mist

      45º

    • 09:00

      Overcast

      45º

    • 10:00

      Patchy rain possible

      45º

    • 11:00

      Overcast

      45º

    • 12:00

      Patchy rain possible

      46º

    • 13:00

      Patchy rain possible

      45º

    • 14:00

      Patchy rain possible

      45º

    • 15:00

      Patchy rain possible

      45º

    • 16:00

      Overcast

      43º

    • 17:00

      Patchy rain possible

      39º

    • 17 43

      SUNSET https://assets.holiday-weather.com/images/mobile/weather_icons/png/sunset.png
    • 18:00

      Overcast

      37º

    • 19:00

      Overcast

      39º

    • 20:00

      Overcast

      39º

    • 21:00

      Overcast

      41º

    • 22:00

      Patchy rain possible

      43º

    • 23:00

      Overcast

      45º

    • 00:00

      Sat

      Overcast

      46º

    • 01:00

      Overcast

      46º

    • 02:00

      Overcast

      45º

    • 03:00

      Overcast

      45º

    • 04:00

      Overcast

      45º

    • 05:00

      Overcast

      45º

  • 7

    45

    Hour 7

    7:00

  • Sunset

    07:42

  • 7

    45

    Hour 8

    8:00

  • 8

    46

    Hour 9

    9:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 10

    10:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 11

    11:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 12

    12:00

  • 10

    50

    Hour 13

    13:00

  • 10

    50

    Hour 14

    14:00

  • 11

    52

    Hour 15

    15:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 16

    16:00

  • 8

    46

    Hour 17

    17:00

  • Sunset

    17:42

  • 6

    43

    Hour 18

    18:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 19

    19:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 20

    20:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 21

    21:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 22

    22:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 23

    23:00

  • Sunday
  • 8

    46

    0:00

  • 8

    46

    1:00

  • 7

    45

    2:00

  • 7

    45

    3:00

  • 7

    45

    4:00

  • 7

    45

    5:00

  • 6

    43

    6:00

    • 06:00

      Light drizzle

      43º

    • 07:00

      Patchy rain possible

      45º

    • 07 42

      SUNRISE https://assets.holiday-weather.com/images/mobile/weather_icons/png/sunrise.png
    • 08:00

      Light drizzle

      45º

    • 09:00

      Patchy rain possible

      46º

    • 10:00

      Light drizzle

      48º

    • 11:00

      Patchy rain possible

      48º

    • 12:00

      Light drizzle

      48º

    • 13:00

      Patchy rain possible

      10º

      50º

    • 14:00

      Light drizzle

      10º

      50º

    • 15:00

      Patchy rain possible

      11º

      52º

    • 16:00

      Patchy rain possible

      48º

    • 17:00

      Patchy rain possible

      46º

    • 17 42

      SUNSET https://assets.holiday-weather.com/images/mobile/weather_icons/png/sunset.png
    • 18:00

      Patchy rain possible

      43º

    • 19:00

      Clear

      43º

    • 20:00

      Patchy rain possible

      43º

    • 21:00

      Clear

      43º

    • 22:00

      Clear

      41º

    • 23:00

      Clear

      41º

    • 00:00

      Sun

      Clear

      41º

    • 01:00

      Clear

      39º

    • 02:00

      Clear

      39º

    • 03:00

      Clear

      39º

    • 04:00

      Clear

      39º

    • 05:00

      Clear

      37º

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
  • 4

    39

    Hour 7

    7:00

  • Sunset

    07:43

  • 5

    41

    Hour 8

    8:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 9

    9:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 10

    10:00

  • 8

    46

    Hour 11

    11:00

  • 10

    50

    Hour 12

    12:00

  • 10

    50

    Hour 13

    13:00

  • 11

    52

    Hour 14

    14:00

  • 12

    54

    Hour 15

    15:00

  • 10

    50

    Hour 16

    16:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 17

    17:00

  • Sunset

    17:40

  • 7

    45

    Hour 18

    18:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 19

    19:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 20

    20:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 21

    21:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 22

    22:00

  • 4

    39

    Hour 23

    23:00

  • Monday
  • 5

    41

    0:00

  • 4

    39

    1:00

  • 4

    39

    2:00

  • 4

    39

    3:00

  • 4

    39

    4:00

  • 3

    37

    5:00

  • 3

    37

    6:00

    • 06:00

      Partly cloudy

      37º

    • 07:00

      Partly cloudy

      39º

    • 07 43

      SUNRISE https://assets.holiday-weather.com/images/mobile/weather_icons/png/sunrise.png
    • 08:00

      Partly cloudy

      41º

    • 09:00

      Partly cloudy

      43º

    • 10:00

      Clear

      45º

    • 11:00

      Partly cloudy

      46º

    • 12:00

      Clear

      10º

      50º

    • 13:00

      Clear

      10º

      50º

    • 14:00

      Clear

      11º

      52º

    • 15:00

      Clear

      12º

      54º

    • 16:00

      Partly cloudy

      10º

      50º

    • 17:00

      Clear

      48º

    • 17 40

      SUNSET https://assets.holiday-weather.com/images/mobile/weather_icons/png/sunset.png
    • 18:00

      Partly cloudy

      45º

    • 19:00

      Clear

      43º

    • 20:00

      Partly cloudy

      43º

    • 21:00

      Clear

      43º

    • 22:00

      Clear

      41º

    • 23:00

      Clear

      39º

    • 00:00

      Mon

      Clear

      37º

    • 01:00

      Clear

      36º

    • 02:00

      Clear

      34º

    • 03:00

      Clear

      32º

    • 04:00

      Clear

      32º

    • 05:00

      Clear

      32º

  • 2

    36

    Hour 7

    7:00

  • Sunset

    07:45

  • 4

    39

    Hour 8

    8:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 9

    9:00

  • 8

    46

    Hour 10

    10:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 11

    11:00

  • 11

    52

    Hour 12

    12:00

  • 12

    54

    Hour 13

    13:00

  • 12

    54

    Hour 14

    14:00

  • 13

    55

    Hour 15

    15:00

  • 11

    52

    Hour 16

    16:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 17

    17:00

  • Sunset

    17:39

  • 7

    45

    Hour 18

    18:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 19

    19:00

  • 3

    37

    Hour 20

    20:00

  • 1

    34

    Hour 21

    21:00

  • 2

    36

    Hour 22

    22:00

  • 2

    36

    Hour 23

    23:00

  • Tuesday
  • 3

    37

    0:00

  • 2

    36

    1:00

  • 1

    34

    2:00

  • 0

    32

    3:00

  • 0

    32

    4:00

  • 0

    32

    5:00

  • 0

    32

    6:00

    • 06:00

      Clear

      32º

    • 07:00

      Clear

      36º

    • 07 45

      SUNRISE https://assets.holiday-weather.com/images/mobile/weather_icons/png/sunrise.png
    • 08:00

      Clear

      39º

    • 09:00

      Clear

      43º

    • 10:00

      Clear

      46º

    • 11:00

      Clear

      48º

    • 12:00

      Clear

      11º

      52º

    • 13:00

      Clear

      12º

      54º

    • 14:00

      Clear

      12º

      54º

    • 15:00

      Clear

      13º

      55º

    • 16:00

      Clear

      11º

      52º

    • 17:00

      Clear

      48º

    • 17 39

      SUNSET https://assets.holiday-weather.com/images/mobile/weather_icons/png/sunset.png
    • 18:00

      Clear

      45º

    • 19:00

      Overcast

      41º

    • 20:00

      Clear

      37º

    • 21:00

      Overcast

      34º

    • 22:00

      Partly cloudy

      36º

    • 23:00

      Overcast

      36º

    • 00:00

      Tue

      Overcast

      36º

    • 01:00

      Overcast

      37º

    • 02:00

      Overcast

      37º

    • 03:00

      Overcast

      39º

    • 04:00

      Overcast

      39º

    • 05:00

      Overcast

      39º

  • 5

    41

    Hour 7

    7:00

  • Sunset

    07:46

  • 6

    43

    Hour 8

    8:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 9

    9:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 10

    10:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 11

    11:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 12

    12:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 13

    13:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 14

    14:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 15

    15:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 16

    16:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 17

    17:00

  • Sunset

    17:38

  • 5

    41

    Hour 18

    18:00

  • 4

    39

    Hour 19

    19:00

  • 4

    39

    Hour 20

    20:00

  • 4

    39

    Hour 21

    21:00

  • 4

    39

    Hour 22

    22:00

  • 3

    37

    Hour 23

    23:00

  • Wednesday
  • 2

    36

    0:00

  • 3

    37

    1:00

  • 3

    37

    2:00

  • 4

    39

    3:00

  • 4

    39

    4:00

  • 4

    39

    5:00

  • 5

    41

    6:00

    • 06:00

      Mist

      41º

    • 07:00

      Light rain shower

      41º

    • 07 46

      SUNRISE https://assets.holiday-weather.com/images/mobile/weather_icons/png/sunrise.png
    • 08:00

      Mist

      43º

    • 09:00

      Light rain shower

      43º

    • 10:00

      Light rain shower

      43º

    • 11:00

      Light rain shower

      41º

    • 12:00

      Light rain shower

      41º

    • 13:00

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

    • 14:00

      Light rain shower

      41º

    • 15:00

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

    • 16:00

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

    • 17:00

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

    • 17 38

      SUNSET https://assets.holiday-weather.com/images/mobile/weather_icons/png/sunset.png
    • 18:00

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

    • 19:00

      Mist

      39º

    • 20:00

      Patchy rain possible

      39º

    • 21:00

      Mist

      39º

    • 22:00

      Cloudy

      39º

    • 23:00

      Mist

      37º

    • 00:00

      Wed

      Mist

      37º

    • 01:00

      Mist

      39º

    • 02:00

      Mist

      39º

    • 03:00

      Mist

      39º

    • 04:00

      Mist

      39º

    • 05:00

      Mist

      39º

  • 4

    39

    Hour 7

    7:00

  • Sunset

    07:47

  • 6

    43

    Hour 8

    8:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 9

    9:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 10

    10:00

  • 8

    46

    Hour 11

    11:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 12

    12:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 13

    13:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 14

    14:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 15

    15:00

  • 8

    46

    Hour 16

    16:00

  • 8

    46

    Hour 17

    17:00

  • Sunset

    17:36

  • 8

    46

    Hour 18

    18:00

  • 8

    46

    Hour 19

    19:00

  • 8

    46

    Hour 20

    20:00

  • 8

    46

    Hour 21

    21:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 22

    22:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 23

    23:00

  • Thursday
  • 3

    37

    0:00

  • 4

    39

    1:00

  • 4

    39

    2:00

  • 4

    39

    3:00

  • 4

    39

    4:00

  • 4

    39

    5:00

  • 3

    37

    6:00

    • 06:00

      Clear

      37º

    • 07:00

      Partly cloudy

      39º

    • 07 47

      SUNRISE https://assets.holiday-weather.com/images/mobile/weather_icons/png/sunrise.png
    • 08:00

      Clear

      43º

    • 09:00

      Partly cloudy

      45º

    • 10:00

      Patchy rain possible

      45º

    • 11:00

      Partly cloudy

      46º

    • 12:00

      Patchy rain possible

      48º

    • 13:00

      Patchy rain possible

      48º

    • 14:00

      Patchy rain possible

      48º

    • 15:00

      Patchy rain possible

      48º

    • 16:00

      Fog

      46º

    • 17:00

      Patchy rain possible

      46º

    • 17 36

      SUNSET https://assets.holiday-weather.com/images/mobile/weather_icons/png/sunset.png
    • 18:00

      Fog

      46º

    • 19:00

      Light drizzle

      46º

    • 20:00

      Fog

      46º

    • 21:00

      Light drizzle

      46º

    • 22:00

      Light rain

      48º

    • 23:00

      Light drizzle

      48º

    • 00:00

      Thu

      Light drizzle

      48º

    • 01:00

      Light drizzle

      48º

    • 02:00

      Light drizzle

      10º

      50º

    • 03:00

      Light drizzle

      10º

      50º

    • 04:00

      Light drizzle

      48º

    • 05:00

      Light drizzle

      48º

  • 9

    48

    Hour 7

    7:00

  • Sunset

    07:48

  • 9

    48

    Hour 8

    8:00

  • 10

    50

    Hour 9

    9:00

  • 10

    50

    Hour 10

    10:00

  • 10

    50

    Hour 11

    11:00

  • 11

    52

    Hour 12

    12:00

  • 10

    50

    Hour 13

    13:00

  • 10

    50

    Hour 14

    14:00

  • 10

    50

    Hour 15

    15:00

  • 10

    50

    Hour 16

    16:00

  • 10

    50

    Hour 17

    17:00

  • Sunset

    17:35

  • 9

    48

    Hour 18

    18:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 19

    19:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 20

    20:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 21

    21:00

  • 8

    46

    Hour 22

    22:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 23

    23:00

  • Friday
  • 9

    48

    0:00

  • 9

    48

    1:00

  • 10

    50

    2:00

  • 10

    50

    3:00

  • 9

    48

    4:00

  • 9

    48

    5:00

  • 9

    48

    6:00

    • 06:00

      Light rain shower

      48º

    • 07:00

      Light rain shower

      48º

    • 07 48

      SUNRISE https://assets.holiday-weather.com/images/mobile/weather_icons/png/sunrise.png
    • 08:00

      Light rain shower

      48º

    • 09:00

      Light rain shower

      10º

      50º

    • 10:00

      Light rain shower

      10º

      50º

    • 11:00

      Light rain shower

      10º

      50º

    • 12:00

      Light rain shower

      11º

      52º

    • 13:00

      Moderate rain

      10º

      50º

    • 14:00

      Light rain shower

      10º

      50º

    • 15:00

      Moderate rain

      10º

      50º

    • 16:00

      Light rain

      10º

      50º

    • 17:00

      Moderate rain

      10º

      50º

    • 17 35

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    We only display hourly forecasts for up to 14 days 😢
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    We only display hourly forecasts for up to 14 days 😢
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    We only display hourly forecasts for up to 14 days 😢
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    We only display hourly forecasts for up to 14 days 😢
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    We only display hourly forecasts for up to 14 days 😢
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    We only display hourly forecasts for up to 14 days 😢
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    We only display hourly forecasts for up to 14 days 😢
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    We only display hourly forecasts for up to 14 days 😢
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    We only display hourly forecasts for up to 14 days 😢
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    We only display hourly forecasts for up to 14 days 😢
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What's the Weather like in Queenstown in May

Temperature

Although the weather in May is cooler than in the earlier autumn months, there is still a great choice of outdoor activities to enjoy. On average. the highest recorded Temperature was 12°C, the lowest being 3°C and the month averaging on 8°C.

Rain

Across the month of May, you can look to experience 129mm of Rainfall across 13 days. There is a high chance you will experience rain during your trip in May, so ensure you are prepared.

Sunshine Hours

The average length of day in Queenstown in may is 09:31. The sun rises at 08:56 and sunset is at 18:27.  You should not expect to get lots of sunny days, and the chance of rain and snow increases the further into May you get.

Snow

Whilst it may be unlikely that you experience snow during you're time, it is best to be prepared. Locals have stated they often see a dusting of snow on the mountains of Queenstown, but very rarely heavy snow in the centre.

Because May lies on the border of two seasons, the weather tends to be pretty unpredictable.

Queenstown Hotels in May

This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Just 5 minutes' walk from the waters of Lake Wakatipu, Eichardt's Private Hotel offers accommodation with a fireplace, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Guests enjoy a restaurant and a bar. Some accommodation offer a balcony with mountain or lake views. All accommodation features a sofa, dining area and tea/coffee making facilities. Each offers a bathroom with a bath and shower.

Views over the crystal clear Lake Wakatipu and breathtaking peaks of the Southern Alps set the scene at QT Queenstown. This lush lakeside resort features luxury accommodation with a side of the signature QT quirk. Foodies with adventurous tastes will be enticed by the bustle and aromas of our Bazaar Marketplace. Chefs create dishes before your eyes in a buzzing, interactive setting where the flavours draw inspiration from the beautiful, fresh local produce.

Boasting stunning views over Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown, this friendly hotel is located just outside the lively town centre. It features a heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool and an elegant restaurant. Guests enjoy 2GB of free WiFi per night. Heritage Queenstown offers modern, alpine-style accommodation in peaceful, scenic surroundings. In a typical mountain style, the buildings are made from centuries-old schist stone and cedar wood.

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Bars and Restaurants

Rata is owned and operated by Michelin-starred chef Josh Emett. Since opening, the restaurant has earned a strong reputation for embracing local flavours with a elegantly contemporary twist. The wine list emphasises the best wines to come out of the Central Otago region, while the impeccable menu consists of locally-sourced seafood and various meat and cheese-based delicacies.

Queenstown's iconic hotel is also home to one of the area's top restaurants. It has been around since 1867, serving hotel patrons and anyone else who drops by for breakfast, tapas, or timeless cocktails. If you're looking for a special night time treat, Eichardt's Bar is also the only place in Queenstown to serve Champagne Bollinger by the glass.

Situated on Queenstown's Steamers Wharf, Ivy & Lola's is an interesting hybrid establishment that brings together all-purpose dining and a dynamic bar scene to its lovely waterfront location. All meals from brunch til dinner are accounted for and seafood is the house speciality. The three-hour slow-roast beef is another unique menu item that has become a local favourite.

Things to do in Queenstown in May

New Zealand is the only place where you can find a variety of activities to exhilarate and thrill. But remove all of the adventurous and intense activities and you are left with one of the most stunning alpine settings imaginable. The views are fully appreciated from the skies above Queenstown which is why Helicopter trips are so popular.

You will find one of the most unique Bungy and Swing experiences in the world - this is a short gondala ride, that will bring you up to the Bob's Peak. You will be rewared with stunning scenery of lakes and mountains, where you will be harnessed. The freestlye Bungy means you will be able to choose the way you throw yourself off the edge.

In New Zealand, the opportunities are endless with many activities to suit different types of people.