Travel & Stay
Plan the journey south.
Queenstown sits at the bottom of the world. Worth every hour in the air.
Getting to Queenstown
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is the closest, with direct flights from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and several Australian cities. International attendees typically connect through Auckland or Sydney.
Book early. April is the start of the autumn shoulder. We recommend locking your travel by November 2026.
Within New Zealand
- Auckland · ~2h
- Wellington · ~1h 30
- Christchurch · ~1h
Australia
- Sydney · ~3h
- Melbourne · ~3h 30
- Brisbane · ~3h 50
- Gold Coast
Beyond
- Connect via Auckland or Sydney
- USA: ~13h LAX/SFO + hop
- Europe: plan 24h+
Where to stay
The Summit takes place on Coronet Peak, but you'll be based in Queenstown town centre for the rest of the week. We've negotiated rates with our partner hotels.
Intimate · Speaker & VIP · Accepts Bitcoin
Browns Boutique
A small, beautiful boutique hotel a short walk from QT and the lake. A buyout for our headline speakers may be in place — VIP attendees and speakers, please contact us before booking.
Visit Browns BoutiqueWellness retreat · Accepts Bitcoin
ORA Fernhill Wellness Retreat
A serene wellness retreat nestled in the Fernhill hills with panoramic lake and mountain views. Mindful spaces, restorative design, and stillness just minutes from Queenstown town centre.
Visit ORA RetreatRecommended · The Summit's official home base
QT Hotel Queenstown
Where the Welcome Party (Thu) and the Women's Breakfast (Sat) are held. The first coach to Coronet Peak departs from outside QT every morning. Stay here and you wake up at the centre of everything. Lakeside location in central Queenstown.
We've negotiated a flat rate deal with rooms from $659 while they last.
Book QT HotelFixed rate · $560/night · Until sold out
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
A great alternative in the heart of Queenstown with a fixed rate of $560 per night available exclusively for Summit attendees. Use the promo code at checkout to unlock the rate — rooms are limited and allocated on a first-come basis.
Book with group rateLakefront · Accor Hotels
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Right on the lakefront in the heart of Queenstown. Modern rooms, stunning views, and a short stroll to QT Hotel and the town centre. A solid choice for attendees who want location and comfort.
Visit NovotelLuxury · Accor Hotels
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Five-star luxury in the centre of Queenstown. French elegance meets alpine atmosphere, with a world-class spa, fine dining, and impeccable service steps from everything.
Visit SofitelOption 5
Bring your own
Queenstown has every kind of accommodation. If you'd rather find your own way, just make sure you can be at the morning coach pickup outside QT Hotel by 06:45 each conference morning.
Bitcoin-friendly stays
AirBTC
The world's largest marketplace for Bitcoin-only accommodation and experiences. Find stays in Queenstown and beyond - all priced in sats.
Visit AirBTCGetting to the venue
The Summit is held high above town at Coronet Peak, a 25-minute drive up the Coronet Peak access road.
Coach transfers are available as an add-on to all to all tickets. Multiple coaches each morning depart from outside QT Hotel in staggered windows from 06:45 to 07:30. Last coach back leaves Coronet at the end of the day.
Self Drive - Why not book a rental car and make a day of it? Freedom and flexibility on your terms- the best way to explore the Queenstown basin. There is ample parking at the Coronet Peak venue.
Aro Hā Retreat
VIP partner
Aro Hā is one of the most respected wellness retreats in the world - five days in the mountains north of Queenstown, focused on movement, nutrition, and stillness. The Summit has a partner discount for VIP ticket holders looking to extend their stay.
VIP Pass holders: a discount code is included in your booking confirmation. Aro Hā cohorts run on a fixed schedule — book early.
Discover New Zealand with Bitcoin Journey
Local guide
Bitcoin Journey is the official educator of the Bitcoin Basin circular economy and offers curated travel experiences for Bitcoiners visiting New Zealand.
Based in Queenstown, they provide authentic local knowledge and tailored experiences across the country where everything can be paid in Bitcoin, from luxury travel to more modest backpacker-friendly adventures. They can also connect you with the local Bitcoin community, helping you experience New Zealand through a Bitcoin standard.
Whether you’re after simple local advice or a fully planned itinerary, they help you shape the perfect New Zealand experience.
The best part? Paying in Bitcoin not only gives you a discount, it directly supports free local Bitcoin education and helps strengthen the circular economy.
Bitcoin Basin merchant week
The week of the Summit, dozens of Queenstown businesses will be accepting Bitcoin via Lightning - coffee, dinners, lift passes, transfers, even bungy jumps. We'll publish the full merchant map closer to the event. Spend the week inside a working circular economy.
Read about the Bitcoin Basin →Practical info
Weather
Autumn. Highs ~15°C, lows ~5°C. First snow possible on the peaks. Bring layers.
Time zone
NZDT until the first Sunday in April, then NZST. The Summit dates straddle this.
Visas
Most visitors qualify for NZeTA - apply online before flying. Australians don't need one.
Currency
NZD for fiat. Bitcoin via Lightning at participating merchants.