Queenstown: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 66Commenters who have lived or worked there mostly praise the scenery and energy, while warning about tourist-season crowds, pricing, and a thin low season.
- scenery
- outdoor adventure
- craft beer and food
- lifestyle after moving
- energy and social scene
- high season crowds
- cost of living
- seasonal rain in autumn
- distance from family
- past prices higher now
- Stunning mountain setting that many former residents still miss
- Winter is peak season, not a quiet time to visit
- Locals recommend craft breweries over mainstream beer brands
- Far from most of the world, so visiting family is hard
- Only a few comments are firsthand about living there long term
Read from 8 videos, 36 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
I Found Heaven on Earth 🇳🇿 Queenstown, New Zealand
Travels with Paddy Doyle · 55K views · 2026
What viewers said
“I always watch your NZ videos when I have a bad day. It takes me back to good times and happiness. ❤”
“Ex Londoner living back in Auckland NZ, pure heaven Queenstown is purely stunning cx”
♥ 9 likes
“Jesus mate go easy on the pies otherwise they won't let you board the plane out. You're a natural behind the camera...cheers.”
♥ 6 likes
“You should see it in winter, its even more stunning!”
♥ 7 likes
“New Zealand has the best pies”
♥ 3 likes
“2001 I travelled all over New Zealands both islands, both research and escape- backpacking. Unforgettable”
♥ 1 likes
“Had some good times in Q.T … I live in invercargill couple hours away. Was way cheaper back in the day”
♥ 6 likes
“what an amazing way to see queenstown!”
“Gibston Valley Pinot Noir was the way to go. Pleased you enjoyed our slice of heaven.”
♥ 1 likes
“Love this mate moving in January on a work visa for 12 months!”
♥ 1 likes
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