Book a holiday rental for your Kawarau Gorge getaway
Learn about the unique charm of Kawarau Gorge with a stay in a holiday home rental. This city has something for everyone. If you need more space to accommodate a family holiday or a trip with friends, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Activities and attractions in and around Kawarau Gorge
Are you looking for attractions to see while you're in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Kawarau Gorge a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Mt Difficulty Wines (2.6 mi / 4.2 km)
- Gibbston Valley Wines (9 mi / 14.5 km)
- Gibbston Valley Winery (11.1 mi / 17.9 km)
- Snow Farm New Zealand (12.4 mi / 19.9 km)
- Cardrona Alpine Resort (15.5 mi / 24.9 km)
- The Remarkables Ski Area (15.7 mi / 25.2 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Kawarau Gorge
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Kawarau Gorge is a great place to get out in nature. Here are some of the area’s noteworthy sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Lake Dunstan (7.4 mi / 12 km)
- Frankton Beach (20.2 mi / 32.5 km)
- Lake Wakatipu (28.1 mi / 45.3 km)
- Tobins Track (16.5 mi / 26.5 km)
- Crown Range (21.9 mi / 35.3 km)
- Bannockburn Sluicings Walks (1.6 mi / 2.5 km)
How to get to and around Kawarau Gorge
Fly into Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.), the closest airport, located 19.5 mi (31.3 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Wanaka (WKA), which is 23.5 mi (37.9 km) away.