Queenstown - the Adventure Capital of New Zealand
SIT’s Queenstown campus is a unique opportunity to study in New Zealand’s world-famous adventure tourism resort. Advance your career in hospitality, tourism, business, information technology or massage while enjoying the superb Queenstown lifestyle.
Queenstown at a Glance
Queenstown: Abuzz all year long
| Place | From Queenstown | Facts | Things to experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown | You’re here | An alpine resort town beside Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by mountains in the lower South Island. | Explore the lakefront, take in views over Queenstown and the Remarkables, and experience the town’s outdoor attractions. |
| Arrowtown | Approx. 20 min drive | A historic gold-mining town on the Arrow River, a short drive from Queenstown. | Explore heritage buildings, cafés and shops, or add Arrowtown to a wider day trip around the region. |
| Cromwell | Approx. 50 min drive | A Central Otago town about 60 km from Queenstown by road. | Discover Central Otago’s wine country and seasonal stone-fruit country while exploring the wider region. |
| Wānaka | Approx. 1 hr 10 min drive | A lakefront town reached from Queenstown via the Crown Range, around 68 km by the direct route. | Explore the Lake Wānaka area and use the town as a base for outdoor experiences around the Southern Lakes. |
| Cardrona | On the Crown Range route to Wānaka | A small settlement on the Crown Range route between Queenstown and Wānaka. | Stop at the historic Cardrona Hotel or explore nearby alpine activities. |
Our campus sits in the heart of the modern Remarkables Park Town Centre. You will study surrounded by cafes, shops, and restaurants, just minutes from the airport and Lake Wakatipu, with a stunning alpine range as your backdr
Purpose-built spaces packed with natural light, a dedicated computer lab, and ample free parking. Our open campus layout ensures students from all different study paths mix, making it easy to build friendships.
Many of our programs feature multiple start dates per year. This makes it easy to align studies with your personal life, and ensures you won't fall behind if travel or student visas are slightly delayed.
To suit active lifestyles, many programs are taught in flexible blocks—including night or weekend options. This frees up maximum time for self-directed study, part-time jobs, or exploring the mountains.
Learn from faculty who actively work in their industries. Our courses connect you directly with local business owners and employers, bringing practical, real-world case studies straight into your classroom.
With countless luxury resorts, hotels, and adventure tourism operations nearby, jobs are plentiful. Our dedicated International Employment Officer works with you one-on-one to help you secure work.
Contact
Physical Address: Level 2, Dart House, Remarkables Park Town Centre, Hawthorne Drive, Queenstown
Postal Address: PO Box 2607, Wakatipu 9349
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