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Exploring Drift Bay

The city of Drift Bay has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Drift Bay include:

• Lake Wakatipu
• Jacks Point Golf Course
• The Remarkables Ski Area
• Queenstown Event Centre
• Queenstown Gardens
• Queenstown Beach
• Queenstown Mall

When making plans for your trip to Drift Bay, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight into Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to identify one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Drift Bay?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Drift Bay, you might find this info about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Drift Bay are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are May and September, whereas June and March have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 19°C and at night it is 7°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 338 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 13°C during the day and 0°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 372 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 9°C and the night-time average is -1°C. Average precipitation for this season is 399 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 18°C and 3°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 397 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Drift Bay is 1506 mm.