How Is QUEENSTOWN in 2024? Ayrburn and Winter in New Zealand Vlog

Welcome back to a new Queenstown travel vlog series, by now you know, this is easily our favourite place in New Zealand! Winter in Queenstown is unsurprisingly one of the most popular times to visit, so we're back down for our annual trip to see what's new, update our travel guide and bring you along to see what's going on.

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The Cottages at Lake Hayes have been our favourite for years and we've sent a lot of people to go stay, all with glowing reviews (phew haha). Next time you're down, grab some pals and stay there! 

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*CHAPTERS*
00:00 Queenstown
00:55 The Plan
01:39 Seasonal Markets
05:26 Dane Smashed His Phone
06:30 NEW Dining District
09:12 Best Accommodation
11:25 Lake Front Changes
12:45 Shopping & Walking
15:30 NEW Cheap Eats Hub
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[nikkilogan]

Love Queenstown as always! Thanks guys!

[itsthatguyrobbie]

This video couldn't have come at a better time! We're travelling around NZ throughout August and needed an idea of weather and clothing! Also your other new zealand vids have been a massive help in planning our trip, can't wait and thank you!!❤

[BrianaisGoingPlaces]

Ugh traveling around with friends is the BEST! I love the cottages and you get to room together it's like college if college had those amazing views!

[KeeAndKha]

5:28 TBH that transition was FLAWLESS! 😂

[CullenLucyGoPlaces]

It looks cozy in winter! The Shark is awesome, can't wait to see your reaction. It was 100% a highlight of our trip.

[renatamortazavi]

Great vlog, guys, as usual. 👍Queenstown is such a beautiful city. Those views are just majestic.💕 How are you guys managing to eat so many delicious foods and desserts while still looking so good? 🙉 Enjoy! I think we are all "hungry" for more vlogs from your beautiful country.🥰 Lots of love to both of you💖💖💖

[gwynethglas-brown]

Where you pick to stay awesome 🥰 the views are just so pretty 😍.
Have a Good weekend 🥰

[angechristensen]

Another awesome video, gave me FOMO! love Queenstown hopefully will go back one day in the meantime living through your experiences❤

[poesiarica]

Lovely video guys! I was in QT in 2015. Wow! How many changes, isn't? I remember the singer man with his cute dog singer close to Patagonia. Pretty cool! Thanks you! 🙏✨

[valeriebloominglifestyle]

Very timely video. Thank you.
Could I ask for some restaurant recommendations in Queenstown for dinner? Thank you.

[Alzipan]

Omg I just left Queenstown on Saturday, wonder if we were there at the same time! Love watching your vids 😊

Edit: I can tell by the trees/leaves and construction this was filmed several weeks ago but interesting to see the changes between our visits.

[jenniferblakeney]

The Remarkables Market was just fantastic. When we came back to QT the second time, I sought out more local things to do, and came across this market. One of my favorite things was the eco-friendly mugs/plates/etc at the food stalls - I have never seen such a thing at farmer's markets, and thought it was the best thing ever. I feel like only in NZ would something like this fly... if this were done in the US, all those plates and mugs would be stolen! So many good things at this market - we bought local cheese (yummy), sweets, locally made crafts, jewlery, and spices. Even stuck around for some live music on the lawn. Would 100% recommend for anyone looking for an authentic local experience!

Also would recommend you checking out Stoneridge Estates on Lake Hayes for a special occasion, luxury experience.

[teamatheavenscent]

First comment, yea boi thanks for the livey the other day i enjoyed it. Up the NZ Olympians!

[sianikolaou]

Going to have to put Queenstown down on the list of places to visit!

[ketkanyapakjaroen]

Nice video of Queen town. Would like to visit there someday

[kickerzquo]

Hey guys! I just found your videos (originally watched your Bali content) and you guys have the BEST Travel Content/tips/tricks! I did have a question RE: Ayrburn? Is there a specific time you would recommend to go? Do you have to make a booking or can you just turn up and be able to be seated at any of the eateries/bars? We are from Auckland, and we are heading to QT in November!

[leticiaquintana]

Hey guys, were you in QT in August and there wasn’t snow? Do you think there is snow now?

[bookwormfaith]

haha hilariously I think I had more snow during my visit in Feb aka Summer than you did in this one XD

[carolynclitheroe]

You need sponsorship from a coffee company - I always neeeed coffee when I watch one of your vids 🤤

[kaniaamalia]

hi, great video there! what month was this taken? :)