What should I wear in Queenstown?

A good way to prepare for this is to wear two or three thin layers of clothing, rather than one heavy layer. Fabrics such as merino wool are good insulators and great for layering and it's important to pack wet weather gear if you are heading into the outdoors.



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New Zealand is really relaxed and even in the top restaurants in Auckland you'll be fine in “tidy casual” clothing. Long trousers, a shirt with a collar and covered shoes for men, and a summer dress, trousers, skirt and blouse for ladies will see you fit right in.

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Dress code in New Zealand – it's a relaxed place New Zealand is really relaxed and even in the top restaurants in Auckland you'll be fine in “tidy casual” clothing. Long trousers, a shirt with a collar and covered shoes for men, and a summer dress, trousers, skirt and blouse for ladies will see you fit right in.

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However, as Queenstown is an alpine region you can encounter cold weather any time of the year – and it's not uncommon to experience four seasons in one day here! A good way to prepare for this is to wear two or three thin layers of clothing, rather than one heavy layer.

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Like most ski towns Queenstown is cold in winter. Think crisp early mornings, bluebird snow days, and starry winter nights. Gloves, thermals and beanies are a must.

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Clothing and footwear prices in New Zealand might be more expensive than what you're used to. You can find global clothing brands like Zara, H&M, and Nike in our big cities. Check out the popular clothing stores below to see the prices of clothes and shoes.

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Queenstown NZ doesn't have a beach vibe, it's more of a relaxed lake vibe, so sun dresses are fabulous for the vineyard tours and walking around town, but you should bring a wrap or lite coat in case the weather decides not to play nice.

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Footwear. New Zealanders are notorious for going around barefoot, but even we need to wear shoes occasionally. National favourites are gumboots - just kidding. You won't need these unless you visit a farm.

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Air New Zealand flight attendants Katie-Rose Comiskey and Chris Tucker share their in-flight fashion tips.
  • Dress comfortably. ...
  • Avoid boots and belts. ...
  • Pack a change of clothes in your carry-on. ...
  • Throw on a scarf. ...
  • Slip into some slippers. ...
  • Your carry-on is key. ...
  • Keep your bling safe. ...
  • Splurge on some socks.


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Firearms, knives and explosives in all their many forms are considered potentially offensive weapons and could be classed as such. Offensive weapons may be banned from importation into New Zealand, or require a special permit.

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New Zealand workplace dress codes Smart casual (e.g. sports jacket with chinos or nice jeans for men; nice slacks, skirt or dark jeans with a collared or dressy top for women) Business casual (e.g. pressed khakis or chinos with a polo or collared shirt for men; dress pants with a fashionable top for women)

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New Zealand's favourite food and drinks
  • Crayfish and seafood. Welcome to Nin's Bin, Christchurch - Canterbury. ...
  • New Zealand lamb. ...
  • Hangi - food cooked under the ground. ...
  • Fish and chips. ...
  • New Zealand wine, beer and other drinks. ...
  • Kiwi summer BBQ. ...
  • New Zealand pavlova and fruit salad. ...
  • New Zealand lollies, chocolate and sweet treats.


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  1. MEDS. Common medications you might want to bring along include, pain relievers, anti-histamines, antidiarrheals, etc.
  2. MONEY. New Zealand Dollars and credit/debit cards.
  3. PASSPORT. Bring a waterproof bag to keep it safe and dry. ...
  4. Travel Insurance. ...
  5. reusable shopping bag. ...
  6. FIRST AID. ...
  7. SUNSCREEN + INSECT REPELLENT. ...
  8. TOILETRIES.


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