District-wide speed management review
Te Arotakenga o te Whakahaere Tere ā-rohe
A speed management review is underway for the whole district. This page will be updated soon with key dates and everything you need to know about how to get involved in this important process.
Safer Speeds 2026
We're proposing some speed limit changes across the district and want to hear your feedback.
Queenstown Lakes District Council is responsible for setting safe and appropriate speed limits on our local roads.
People's safety is our number one priority. Whether driving, walking, cycling or even scooting, everyone should get where they're going safely.
As our district grows, there will be more people trying to get from A to B. Our vision is that every single one of them can travel around the district safely and efficiently.
What's proposed?
Changes to ensure a consistent experience for road users, for example:
40km/h in new residential development areas
50km/h for urban fringe areas such as Domain Road and Cemetery Road in Lake Hāwea
60km/h for rural settlements such as Wilson Bay and Bob’s Cove – this change has been requested by many in these local communities.
Reduced speeds in shared spaces and areas that support alternative ways of getting around, for example:
10km/h for Queenstown Town Centre shared spaces to give equal priority to all users
80km/h for roads that cater for multiple modes of transport or are popular tourist routes, such as Malaghans Road and Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
60km/h for areas of high safety concern, such as Windmill Corner in Hāwea Flat – this is another change that has been regularly requested by the local community.
For more details and to submit your feedback, visit Let's Talk.
Submissions close on 10 May 2026.
All submissions received will be reviewed and considered as part of finalising the Speed Management Plan. A final draft of the Speed Management Plan is expected to be presented to Councillors for adoption in mid-2026.