Queenstown is set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in the Lakes District of the South Island. The town is New Zealand’s premier tourist resort and is a popular destination year-round.
An Unparalleled Alpine Lifestyle
At Wakatipu High School, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Nestled against the iconic backdrop of the Remarkables mountain range, our location offers an active, nature-connected lifestyle that balances your academic pursuits.
- Summer Exploration (December–March): Enjoy beautiful average summer temperatures of 21°C–23°C. The region transforms into an outdoor paradise, offering world-class hiking, trekking, and mountain biking trails right on your doorstep.
- Winter Wonderland (June–September): Queenstown is a global haven for snow sports. With four world-class ski areas within an hour's drive of the school, weekends are spent skiing, snowboarding, and exploring the best winter alpine fields in the Southern Hemisphere.
- The Adventure Capital: Live in the adventure capital of the world. Students have unique opportunities to participate in thrilling regional activities like jet boating, bungy jumping, and skydiving to build confidence, resilience, and lifelong memories.
A Global School in an Inspiring Community
Queenstown’s natural beauty and reputation attract an exceptionally high calibre of people, directly enriching our school community:
- Passionate Faculty: Our inspiring surroundings draw multi-talented, highly motivated teachers from across the country and the globe, resulting in dedicated teaching teams focused on your academic success.
- Diverse Student Body: Students from all corners of the world are drawn to Queenstown. With 63 different ethnicities represented at Wakatipu High School, you will learn alongside international peers, gaining diverse global perspectives and broadening your horizons in a warm, multicultural community.
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