Queenstown Gardens

Queenstown Gardens are a brilliant example of enabling multi use facilities for the public. The gardens provide a serene walking experience around the edge of Lake Whakatipu with transitioning views of Queenstown & the surrounding mountains. You can play tennis, do Frisbee Golf as you walk around the gardens or even go ice skating. If you are staying in Queenstown this is a must & go a second time at night on the well lit walking paths.

Lovely garden to grt some time away from the bustle of the main streets. Multiple different paths around the gardens, and different activities. There's parks for kids, Frisbee golf, you cna cycle round (please take note of the signs to slow down and dismount!), theres also plenty of routes for dog walks. Lovely pieces of art on route, and as the garden comes into summer I imagine the rose garden will burst into life. As the garden runs alongside the lake do be mindful it can be windy and take layers! Plenty of shade/ trees for the summer too. Would recommend a visit. Theres also the local parkrun based here which takes you on a lovely tour around it - don't forget to volunteer as it keeps parkrun free and fun!

Nice spot for a walk around be it to see the flowers in bloom, walk the waters edge, play some frisbee golf or walk the trails. The spring flowers are the highlight though.

Spent 3 hours here to admire the huge pine trees and spring flowers, especially the cherry blossoms. The lakeside views were amazing in a sunny Sunday.

Beautiful free place to visit have a good walk around the lake .So nice clean green well maintained park .They have good seating bench on short distances .Have a cafe inside the park. There was skating ramps inside too ,they have poo bags on entrance if you bringing your dogs 🐶 to keep the park clean amazing.

This place looks amazing in every time of the day. Clicked various videos and photos at different time if the day and all of them turned out to be amazing. The town of Queenstown is meant to be enjoyed, meant to be praised.

Beautiful spot for a walk with amazing views — and there’s even a public toilet available if you need it. Best part: it’s completely free!

Stepping into Queenstown Gardens feels like crossing into an enchanted realm where time slows down and nature speaks in whispers of color and light. From the very first step, I felt my soul fill with peace and wonder. The trees, adorned in their finest autumn cloaks, looked like brushstrokes on a living canvas. Each falling leaf danced its farewell in the air—tiny golden poems drifting gently to the ground. The flowers burst with life, especially the vivid purple dahlias that stood like joyful sentinels, as if they recognized you and welcomed your arrival. I wandered slowly, mesmerized by the explosion of colors, the soft scents, and the delicate crunch of leaves beneath my feet, while the shy sunlight played hide-and-seek through the canopy. At the pond, the trees reflected on the water like a spellbound mirror. The fountains danced to a silent melody, and the ducks glided effortlessly as if guarding the serenity of this sacred space. In the heart of the gardens stood a charming white gazebo—a perfect stage for a fairy tale to unfold or for forest spirits to hold a moonlit concert. I sat there and simply was. I became part of everything. Part of the magic. Queenstown Gardens is not just a park. It’s a sanctuary for the soul. A place where every petal, every breeze, and every shadow is woven with the delicate threads of dreams. Here, I learned that beauty is not just seen—it’s felt, breathed, and remembered forever. 🌸🍂🦆

There is only so much beer and meat pies one can devour... So check out this charming Gardens. Really pretty area to just hang. Cool unique indigenous plants, trees, etc... They even have a redwood type of tree....thought that was only in Calif.

Queenstown Gardens is a must visit. You probably can't miss it if you're staying in a hotel along Frankton Road. There's also a very well kept walking/bike trail along Lake Wakatipu if you walk down from the main road, which does take you all the way to the gardens. You might feel like you're just by yourself, but no worries! You'll find a decent amount of people exercising--even in the rain. The botanic gardens is free to go in. Everything is well maintained, and very family friendly and wheelchair accessible. Pathways are wide. There are many beautiful, tall tress, and flowers. Love the fact you can enjoy the greenery while also enjoying the lake. Overall, it's definitely a must visit. You can easily walk through here to get to the Queenstown Mall, and other activities in that area.

WOW - we were stunned by the Queenstown Gardens! This was definitely a highlight of our stay in the city. After a lot of hefty, grueling hikes during our NZ travels, it was lovely to just casually stroll through the gardens and see so many different flowers and art installments. There were lots of nice park benches for relaxing, and great views of the beach and harbor. However, one of our favorite parts about the gardens was the disc golf course within it. My partner purchased a disc from a local shop and we spent a morning going through the course. It was such a fun and beautiful way to see the gardens and spend the morning!

When I'm in New Zealand, my friends and I always go to the gardens once a week just to play disc golf, their course is awesome! Walking around the gardens is always enjoyable, and the scenery is very nice! There are places to eat quite close by, and the water is perfect for wading. I love spending time at the Queenstown Gardens!

When we first arrived in queenstown we were in awe of the picturesque scenery on the drive from the airport. It was truly breathtaking. We walked around the little town and checked out the gardens which wasn't far from the downtown area. There was no entrance fee and I'm shocked because the park/garden was clean and beautiful. This was a photographer's dream taking pics of landscape, flowers, unique looking trees and distant gorgeous mountains. Me and my friend snapped away and enjoyed the scenery. It wasn't too crowded as others strolled and/or sat down and enjoyed the beautiful weather. This place is a must see and make sure you're able to take your time to take it all in

I've been here twice, once in February and once in September. It's not a bad little garden, and from the garden you can get nice view of the lake and the town. If you go in a warmer time of year, you can see a number of flowers. It was a nice place to just walk around in a nice, peacefully environment, which can contrast nicely with the heart of Queenstown, just a few blocks away. I've certainly seen better botanical gardens, but for its size, this was was quite nice. I would recommend it to people visiting Queenstown who are looking for something a little different to do.

I love Queenstown in general and the gardens are just one of the reasons why. It is great for a walk, picknic or bike ride. They also have frisbee golf. The flowers are beautiful. It was a great walk on our honeymoon.

This place is awesome- it begins at the waterfront and if you explore inland will find some of the most beautiful flowers you've ever seen. There's also frisbee golf if you're into that, and an ice rink.

Pleasant lakefront park, adjacent to the main part of town. Grab a picnic lunch, lie back and relax.