Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Affordable Accommodations in Queenstown

By Scott Souness


The first impression most visitors on arriving in Queenstown is how friendly and welcoming the whole city is. This rural city in New Zealand's South Island was first settled by farmers looking for grazing land for their cattle, but known to New Zealand's indigenous Maori people for hundreds of years prior as a source of Pounamu, a highly prized native greenstone. A four season lake and alpine resort, Queenstown is famous for its amazing natural beauty and endless opportunities for adventure. Perched on the shore of Lake Wakatipu amid the backdrop of a vast imposing mountain range, Queenstown is sure to fire up your imagination and energize your spirit.

Queenstown lodges offer quick access to a variety of ski slopes covering all skill levels and styles. Most people who visit Queenstown in the winter for the skiing and snowboarding book their stay at a Queenstown lodge to take advantage of this. The lodges are staffed by experienced people who are more than happy to assist you with equipment rentals and ski field passes.

A good way to get the most out of your Queenstown vacation is to maximize your holiday budget by staying in cheap Queenstown hotels. In recent years the rural town of Wanaka, located about an hour's drive from Queenstown, has become extremely popular with holidaymakers because of the extremely affordable accommodations available there. Spending a couple of nights in Wanaka will save you enough money to spend on additional adventures in Queenstown. Wanaka itself is not without its charms; many visitors love exploring Lake Wanaka or hiring a local guide and going on an exhilarating day long excursion of nearby Mount Aspiring National Park.

A haven for backpackers, Wanaka has gained something of a reputation among those tramping their way through New Zealand. The town welcomes backpackers from all over the world and provides a variety of cosy and affordable accommodation options. No matter where you're from or where you're going, you are guaranteed to find a warm bed and a friendly smile at your Wanaka accommodation.

Renting an apartment for their Queenstown accommodation is another popular option for people visiting the resort town. Depending on how many people in your group and the duration of your stay, renting a Queenstown apartment can be significantly less expensive than staying in a hotel. Queenstown rental agents are on hand to help find the ideal Queenstown accommodation, regardless of your budget.

Anyone driving into the city will see that there are plenty of Queenstown motels and hostels open for business. Checking out the various motels and apartment rental options to find the best bargains can go a long way on cutting down your holiday budget.

Known as the 'Adventure Capital of the World,' Queenstown dishes out the thrills like no other holiday destination. Among the many hair raising, adrenalin pumping adventures you will enjoy in Queenstown are jet boating, bungee jumping, off-road 4x4 trips, white water rafting, parasailing, paragliding and mountain biking, to name a few. Unlike most other highly commercialized tourist traps around the world, you will always experience genuine Kiwi hospitality during your stay in Queenstown.

Queenstown has it all, from five star swanky resorts or cheap and cheerful backpacker's hostels. Regardless of your budget or length of stay you are sure to find the perfect Queenstown accommodation.




About the Author:



No comments: