Queenstown Bay lakefront, where the Saturday market is held.
Queenstown Bay lakefront, where the Saturday market is held. Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Coronet Peak — an easy half-day option, ~25 min from Frankton.
Coronet Peak — an easy half-day option, ~25 min from Frankton. Kiwi Discovery Queenstown, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Sat 26 Sept 2026

Flexible Day — Market, Skiing or Hiking

📍 Queenstown (Frankton), New Zealand

A deliberately flexible day. The Queenstown Lakefront Market runs every Saturday and falls right on this date. If legs are tired after two days on the mountain, swap a full ski day for a half-day, or skip skiing entirely for a light hike near Frankton/Queenstown instead.

⚠️ 4 items on this day are still to be confirmed — see the highlighted rows below.

Schedule

  1. 09:00
    1 Queenstown Lakefront Market Every Saturday on the Queenstown lakefront — handmade goods, local artisans, live entertainment. Falls right on this day of the trip, worth a browse before or after skiing.
    Queenstown Bay lakefront, where the Saturday market is held.
    Queenstown Bay lakefront, where the Saturday market is held. Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. 10:00
    2 Relaxed morning at accommodation OPTIONAL/FLEXIBLE DAY — if legs are tired after 2 days on the mountain, feel free to skip skiing entirely or just do a half-day (e.g. 9am–12pm or 1pm–4pm) instead of the full window.
  3. 11:00
    3 Drive to Coronet Peak (optional) TBC Back to Coronet Peak. Skip this entirely if opting for a rest/activity day instead.
  4. 12:00
    4 Ski/snowboard — Coronet Peak (optional, half-day) TBC Half-day option: ski just a morning or afternoon session instead of the full 9am–4pm window.
    Coronet Peak — an easy half-day option, ~25 min from Frankton.
    Coronet Peak — an easy half-day option, ~25 min from Frankton. Kiwi Discovery Queenstown, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. 16:30
    5 Drive back to accommodation Head back once you've had enough on the slopes, or after your hike.
  6. 19:00
    6 Dinner: Bella Cucina (suggestion) TBC Casual wood-fired pizzas and pastas in the Brecon Street dining precinct, easier on the wallet than fine dining. Feel free to swap for something else.
  7. 21:00
    7 Evening activity — open TBC To be filled in.
Other Activities 3

Optional extras around Queenstown (Frankton) if you have time or want to swap something out.

  • Frankton Arm Walkway

    The Frankton Arm of Lake Wakatipu, followed by the walkway.
    The Frankton Arm of Lake Wakatipu, followed by the walkway. Bernard Spragg. NZ, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

    Flat, easy, stroller-friendly walk right from the accommodation base in Frankton, following Lake Wakatipu with Remarkables views.

    Good to knowGood low-effort swap for skiing — walk a short stretch or the full 2–3hr return, then still make it back in time for the market or dinner. No booking needed.

  • Kawarau Falls Scenic Reserve

    The Kawarau River leaving Lake Wakatipu at Kawarau Falls, near Frankton.
    The Kawarau River leaving Lake Wakatipu at Kawarau Falls, near Frankton. Sgroey, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

    Short, easy stroll very close to Frankton with mountain reflections on the lake — good if time is tight.

    Good to knowMinimal time commitment (under an hour), easy to combine with the market or an early dinner.

  • Bob's Cove

    Lake Wakatipu shoreline near Queenstown — representative of the Bob's Cove walk.
    Lake Wakatipu shoreline near Queenstown — representative of the Bob's Cove walk. Pseudopanax, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

    Easy/moderate lakeside walk (~3.3km) with a secret Moke Lake viewpoint if up for a steeper detour — a nice sunset option.

    Good to knowTakes a bit longer to reach than the other two, so best if skiing is skipped entirely rather than combined with a half-day on the mountain.

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