Queenstown Gay Ski Week

Queenstown Gay Ski Week — now branded Winter Pride — is the Southern Hemisphere's largest LGBTQ+ winter festival, running since 2003 in New Zealand's adventure capital. Across roughly nine days in late winter it combines snow days at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Cardrona with themed parties, drag and cabaret, and social events across town. NOTE: the festival paused for 2026; the next edition is scheduled for 3-12 September 2027. Check winterpride.co.nz for the latest programme and tickets.