26-828: Gibbston is a community in the Wakatipu Basin in the Otago region of the South Island , New Zealand. Through the valley runs the Kawarau River which forms the Kawarau Gorge . The most visible aspect of the area are the vineyards and wineries next to SH 6 which form part of the Central Otago wine region . The Gibbston region is the coolest and highest of the Central Otago regions with
52-447: A population density of 0.29 people per km. Before the 2023 census, Outer Wakatipu had a larger boundary, covering 1,880.06 km (725.90 sq mi). Using that boundary, Outer Wakatipu had a population of 822 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 165 people (25.1%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 285 people (53.1%) since the 2006 census . There were 282 households, comprising 420 males and 405 females, giving
78-410: A population density of 6.0 people per km . Queenstown-Lakes District had a population of 47,808 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 8,655 people (22.1%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 19,584 people (69.4%) since the 2013 census . There were 24,264 males, 23,388 females and 156 people of other genders in 17,835 dwellings. 3.4% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age
104-697: A population of 1,356 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 198 people (17.1%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 336 people (32.9%) since the 2006 census . There were 483 households, comprising 702 males and 654 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.07 males per female. The median age was 45.7 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 258 people (19.0%) aged under 15 years, 192 (14.2%) aged 15 to 29, 690 (50.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 216 (15.9%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 92.7% European/ Pākehā , 3.5% Māori , 0.2% Pasifika , 2.9% Asian , and 4.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
130-444: A sex ratio of 1.04 males per female. The median age was 42.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 144 people (17.5%) aged under 15 years, 96 (11.7%) aged 15 to 29, 513 (62.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 69 (8.4%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 93.4% European/ Pākehā , 6.2% Māori , 0.7% Pasifika , 2.6% Asian , and 3.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
156-527: The Gibbston Valley and Central Otago wine regions has increased since the 1990s. Wakatipu Basin statistical area, which includes Millbrook Resort , covers 57.72 km (22.29 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 1,310 as of June 2024, with a population density of 23 people per km . Before the 2023 census, Wakatipu Basin had a larger boundary, covering 59.51 km (22.98 sq mi). Using that boundary, Wakatipu Basin had
182-668: The Kawarau River . Wakatipu Basin The Wakatipu Basin is a plain surrounded by mountains in Queenstown Lakes District , in the southern South Island of New Zealand . At the south west corner is found the Queenstown suburb of Frankton and Queenstown Airport . This is where the basin abuts the Frankton arm of Lake Wakatipu . At the northeast corner of the basin is Arrowtown and at
208-472: The Southern Lakes , as it contains Lake Wakatipu , Lake Wānaka and Lake Hāwea . The Queenstown Borough Council was constituted in 1866. In 1986, Queenstown Borough Council merged with Lake County to form Queenstown-Lakes District Council. In 1989, Arrowtown Borough Council amalgamated with Queenstown-Lakes District Council in the 1989 local government reforms . The district is administered by
234-564: The NW corner is Arthur's Point. To the south is found the Remarkables mountain range; to the North is Coronet Peak . The Crown Range forms the eastern boundary of the basin. Located centrally in the basin is Lake Hayes . Much of the basin is drained by the Kawarau River . The economy of the basin and surrounding areas is largely supported by tourism, though the importance of the vineyards of
260-769: The Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and regionally by the Otago Regional Council . The Queenstown Lakes District is expected to grow faster than Auckland over the period 2006–31. Statistics New Zealand projections show the district shares the highest growth rate in New Zealand of 2.2% a year with the Selwyn District . Queenstown-Lakes District covers 8,719.66 km (3,366.68 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 52,400 as of June 2024, with
286-551: The average home in the Lakes District cost NZ$ 1.7 million, while a three-bedroom rental cost a minimum of NZ$ 800 per week and a single bedroom rental NZ$ 500 or more per week. (June 2024) In the year to 31 March 2023, the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Queenstown Lakes District was $ 3,960m, representing 1% of New Zealand's total GDP. Based on ANZSIC categories, the industry sector with
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#1732780024155312-422: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 9,759 (24.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 18,087 (45.0%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 8,853 (22.0%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 52,600, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 5,805 people (14.5%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
338-585: The district, there was a shortage of rental housing since homeowners preferred to use their homes as short-term accommodation for platforms such as Airbnb . Between December 2021 and December 2022, the online auction platform Trade Me reported a 49% decline in rental listings in the Lakes District. Similarly, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) reported that the number of rental houses between November 2021 and November 2022 had dropped by 100. By November 2022, Radio New Zealand reported that
364-543: The largest contribution to the Queenstown Lakes District GDP was accommodation and food services, at 14.1%. This is markedly greater than the 2.1% contribution that accommodation and food services make to the national economy. The next highest contribution to the district GDP was from construction, representing 10.6% in the district GDP, versus 6.3% in the national economy. Rental, hiring and real estate services contributed 10.5%, compared with 6.2% in
390-594: The majority of land gently sloping to the north. This northerly aspect greatly assists vineyards to grow grapes because of increased sunlight and with a reduced possibility of frost, although this still poses a significant threat. It was voted community of the year in 2011 due to the work on the Gibbston River Trail . The Gibbston River Trail and the Gibbston Highway Trail are walking/running and cycling trails that give good access to
416-435: The national economy. As a major visitor destination, Queenstown Lakes District has a much higher proportion of people in employed in accommodation (8.7%) than the national average (1.1%). The four largest industries in the district based on employment were accommodation, cafes and restaurants, house construction, and the operation of sports and physical recreation venues. Tourism as a whole contributed $ 889 million (24.2%) to
442-545: The varieties of Gamay , Gewürztraminer , Pinot Blanc and Pinot Meunier . The Kawarau Gibbston Dark Sky Park is a dark-sky preserve located between Cromwell and Queenstown , and centred on Gibbston. The park was accredited by DarkSky International in May 2024, following an application by the Gibbston Community Association. It covers an area of 25 km (9.7 sq mi) along a section of
468-708: The wineries in the area but also connect to The Queenstown Trail at the Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge . Often Gibbston is incorrectly called Gibbston Valley or Gibbston Flats due to the land being the only flat usable land in the Kawarau Gorge. Gibbston is part of the Outer Wakatipu statistical area, which covers 1,862.92 km (719.28 sq mi) and surrounds but does not include Queenstown and Arrowtown . It had an estimated population of 540 as of June 2024, with
494-441: Was $ 51,400, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 201 people (29.6%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 432 (63.7%) people were employed full-time, 126 (18.6%) were part-time, and 3 (0.4%) were unemployed. Grape varieties grown in the area include: Chardonnay , Pinot Gris , Riesling , Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir . Lesser known (and grown in smaller quantities) are
520-472: Was $ 52,500, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 402 people (36.6%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 594 (54.1%) people were employed full-time, 186 (16.9%) were part-time, and 9 (0.8%) were unemployed. Queenstown Lakes District Queenstown-Lakes District , a local government district , is in the Otago Region of New Zealand that
546-445: Was 26.8, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 59.1% had no religion, 33.4% were Christian , 0.4% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.2% were Hindu , 0.2% were Buddhist and 1.8% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 381 (34.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 81 (7.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
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#1732780024155572-409: Was 31.4, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 66.1% had no religion, 25.9% were Christian , 0.4% were Hindu , 0.4% were Buddhist and 1.8% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 225 (33.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 60 (8.8%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
598-563: Was 35.5 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 7,656 people (16.0%) aged under 15 years, 9,648 (20.2%) aged 15 to 29, 24,816 (51.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 5,691 (11.9%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 82.8% European ( Pākehā ); 6.4% Māori ; 1.5% Pasifika ; 10.5% Asian ; 5.3% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.2% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
624-403: Was formed in 1986. It is surrounded by the districts of Central Otago , Southland , Westland and Waitaki . Much of the area is often referred to as Queenstown because of the popularity of the resort town, but the district covers a much wider area, including the towns of Wānaka to the north-east, Glenorchy to the north-west and Kingston to the south. The district is sometimes called
650-557: Was spoken by 96.8%, Māori language by 1.1%, Samoan by 0.1% and other languages by 17.7%. No language could be spoken by 1.9% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.2%. The percentage of people born overseas was 40.2, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 24.1% Christian , 1.7% Hindu , 0.5% Islam , 0.1% Māori religious beliefs , 1.0% Buddhist , 0.4% New Age , 0.2% Jewish , and 1.6% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 65.6%, and 4.9% of people did not answer
676-532: Was that 25,716 (64.0%) people were employed full-time, 5,637 (14.0%) were part-time, and 492 (1.2%) were unemployed. The Queenstown-Lakes District has four towns with a population over 1,000. Together they are home to 88.6% of the district's population. In February 2023, Stuff reported that 27% of houses in the Queenstown Lakes District, particularly Queenstown and Wanaka, were unoccupied dwellings that were used by their owners as holiday homes and people who chose not to rent them. Though 650 new homes were built in
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