Tāhuna Queenstown — the crown jewel of Aotearoa and the adventure capital of the South Island — is home to one of New Zealand’s most vibrant Skål clubs.
Surrounded by the dramatic Southern Alps and the stunning waters of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is a world-renowned destination for adventure, natural beauty, and tourism innovation. It’s a place where professionals across the travel and tourism industry come together to celebrate what makes our region extraordinary — and to build lasting business and personal connections through Skål.
Skål Queenstown brings together leaders from across accommodation, adventure tourism, hospitality, events, transport and more. Our members are proud to represent a destination that’s not only rich in opportunity but globally recognised for excellence, sustainability and spirit.
With a strong sense of community, a focus on world-class visitor experiences, and an incredible quality of life,
Queenstown is the perfect place to live, work, explore — and be part of Skål.
Connect with Skål Queenstown
President
Darelle Jenkins (Senior Regional Manager I Hospitality New Zealand)
Treasurer
Jan Rae (Group Business Manager | Wai Dining Group)
Secretary
Honor Mathieson (Sales & Marketing Coordinator | Nomad Safaris)
Committee member
David Gatward-Ferguson (Managing Director | Outback New Zealand)
Committee member
Micka McDonald (Executive Assistant Manager | The Rees)
Committee member
Callum Clark (Business Manager | Luxury Rental Homes)
Committee member
Rebecca McLeod (Business Growth Driver | Haka House)
Committee member
Roger Taitt (Group Sales Manager | Safari Group)
Committee member
Tori Keating (Senior Consultant & Director | xtravel)
Past President
Frank Gibbons (Regional Business | Air New Zealand)