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Queenstown
City in Otago, New Zealand
Overview
Queenstown is a stunning resort town set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by dramatic alpine ranges. Known as New Zealand's adventure capital, it also boasts lively nightlife, dining, and breathtaking scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Otago
Population
29,000
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-45.03°, 168.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,295
Local Cost
$2,130
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
93
English
97
Temperature
5.6°C
Summer Avg
10.6°C
Winter Avg
0.7°C
Record High
27.3°C
Record Low
-13.7°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1277 mm
Internet Speed
182 Mbps
Upload
97 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
79
Coworking
0
Cafes
22
Nightlife
28
Parks
29
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ZQN
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 46 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 92/100.
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