A common misconception about ZQN is that it booms in winter. Kiwis' tend to see Queenstown as a winter destination.
I Wasn't talking about total tourists persee, I was referring to international flight activity... Both Air NZ and Qantas offer additional international flights through the winter season to support strong demand from Aussie skiers (wanting direct flights for convenient short stays)..... There maybe more tourists in the summer but they aren't flying in direct from overseas.
Most of these guys have more time on their hands and enter through AKL or CHC.....And yes Queenstown is a great summer playground... .