Queenstown has established itself as New Zealand’s undisputed golf capital, and the depth of what is on offer within a 20-minute drive of the town centre is genuinely remarkable. Four championship marquee courses, each with a distinct character and personality, sit side by side in one of the world’s most scenic regions. The quality of the turf throughout Queenstown’s courses is exceptional, a product of the region’s hardy alpine climate that allows the fine dwarf grasses favoured by golf architects to thrive year-round.

Whether you prefer the dramatic lakeside terrain of Jack’s Point, the sculpted grandeur of The Hills, the resort polish of Millbrook or the intimate charm of the Queenstown Golf Club peninsula, you can spend a full week in Queenstown and play genuinely different golf every single day.

Unlike much of Southeast Asia, Queenstown’s golf courses offer a cooler, more temperate experience, with spring and autumn delivering particularly spectacular conditions as the surrounding mountains shift between blossom and golden foliage. Queenstown also hosts the New Zealand Open, cementing its reputation as the home of professional golf in this country.

Queenstown is widely regarded as the adventure capital of the world, and the range of activities available away from the golf course is staggering. The Shotover River offers some of the most thrilling jet boating in the Southern Hemisphere, while the world’s first commercial bungy jump at the iconic Kawarau Bridge remains a rite of passage for visitors.

For those who prefer their thrills at a slower pace, the Skyline Gondola carries passengers 450 metres up to Bob’s Peak for panoramic views across Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range, with the Stratosfare Restaurant offering a memorable dining experience at the summit. The Gibbston Valley wine region, a short drive from Queenstown through dramatic canyon country, is home to some of New Zealand’s finest Pinot Noir, and most wineries offer cellar door tastings in spectacular surroundings.

The historic gold-mining town of Arrowtown, just 20 minutes from Queenstown, is among the most charming villages in New Zealand, particularly in autumn when its tree-lined streets turn vivid gold and red. For those wanting to venture further afield, a day trip to Milford Sound, widely regarded as the eighth wonder of the natural world, is an unforgettable addition to any Queenstown itinerary.

Add world-class dining, adventure activities, Gibbston Valley wineries, day trips to Milford Sound and some of the most dramatic scenery on earth, and New Zealand delivers a golf holiday that is impossible to forget.