About Us

Qbook offers free information and complimentary activity booking services. Centrally located on the main street of New Zealand’s most exciting town, our mission is to make your visit as smooth as possible. Qbook connects you with the experiences that showcase the very best of our region.

We provide our services in English, Japanese and Chinese providing quality advice for all your travel needs. While you’re here, come in and pick up complimentary maps for self-guided walking and driving trips or let us reveal the secret of the best coffee in town.

Yoji Kimura - Director

Enamoured with New Zealand from his first visit, Yoji made a permanent move in 1997 to manage the JTB’s Queenstown Office.

In 2003 he established his own tourism marketing company promoting Queenstown to the Japanese market. Building upon the relationships he established in this role he went on to found Qbook in 2010. Since that time Qbook has moved from strength to strength opening a second branch in the Kawarau Village while also managing the bookings for the Hilton and Kawarau Hotels.

“I really wanted to share my enthusiasm for all Queenstown has to offer with independent travellers and families from all over the world and Qbook provides a great one-stop shop to do just that.”

Outside of the office Yoji enjoys Queenstown’s relaxed atmosphere, spending time with his dog ’Wai’ and matching a good bottle of New Zealand wine with some great food.

 

Renee Kong

Renee comes from Amoy, a beautiful small city in China. She had worked in a advertising company before she came to New Zealand. When she was an exchange student studying in Taiwan, she has been bitten by the travel bug. After travelled China, Asia, South Pacific islands and spend 3 years for working holiday in New Zealand, Renee has found Queenstown to be the right place to stay. She loves the gorgeous view and endless outdoor lifestyle in Queenstown and certainly enjoy the time to share it with others!

Being professional and amicable is Renee’s specialty. So, come on in, have a nice causal chat with Renee, and let her get your holiday organized. All you need to do is sitting back and immerse yourself in the charm of what New Zealand has to offer.

 

Maiko Fukuda

Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture. After working as a Japanese teacher, English teacher for kids, and a frontline staff at a travel agent, she moved to New Zealand. She was attracted by Queenstown’s stunning nature such as alpines, star-filled sky, and a mirror-like lake and decided to stay in Queenstown. Her favourite are peaceful activities like lake cruises and horseback riding. She enjoys watercolour painting during her trip. She will arrange your trip with her great spirit of Japanese hospitality!

 

Chihiro Nakatake

Chihiro comes from Shiga in Japan. She has been in Toronto, Canada for two years. She has gone to ESL school and had work experience with speaking English. Also she was teaching Japanese to children who have Japanese parents or either. 
After marriage, she came to New Zealand with her hasband. She fell in love with the stunning scenety of Queenstown at first sight. It was heavenly, far beyond her imagination.With all her heart, she would love to share the feeling of being moved with all of you and help you to have a wonderful trip around New Zealand.

 

Kozue Isaka

Kozue was born and grew up in Yamaguchi which has beautiful nature surrounding it. Spent 1 year in Perth, Western Australia working as a counsellor at education agent, she realized it is her internal desire to help people with step out for a new journey in their life. Once she arrived in New Zealand in 2017, she found the stunning, beautiful Queenstown and decided to immerse herself there.
Always with hospitality mind and SMILE, she is looking forward to seeing you in Qbook.