Welcome to Queenstown. Allow me to share a local secret: the rhythmic rise and fall of Lake Wakatipu is, according to Māori legend, the heartbeat of the giant Matau still pulsing beneath us.Born from the rugged gold-rush ambitions of the 1860s, our town has evolved into what we proudly call the “land of excursions.” In 2026, Queenstown is the definitive intersection of raw wilderness and effortless luxury. It is my pleasure to help you curate your perfect day—perhaps beginning with heli-skiing on pristine, untracked alpine peaks, followed by a private tasting tour through our world-renowned Gibbston Valley vineyards, and concluding with an evening of world-class dining against the backdrop of the Remarkables.Whether you seek the pulse-pounding thrill of our famous canyons or the meditative stillness of a luxury lakeside lodge, Queenstown is a masterpiece of contrasts. I invite you to stand on our shores, feel that ancient heartbeat for yourself, and let us write your next legendary chapter here in the heart of New Zealand.

Tusar Imran

Concierge

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa