What is the Māori word for Queenstown?

There is no official Māori name for Queenstown. The area was originally inhabited by the Ngāi Tahu iwi (tribe), but they did not have a specific name for the town itself.

However, there are a few Māori names that are sometimes used in relation to Queenstown:

* Te Wāhipounamu: This translates to "the place of greenstone" and refers to the entire South Island of New Zealand, which is known for its jade deposits.

* Ōtākou: This is the name of a nearby Māori settlement and historic site.

* Kawarau: This refers to the Kawarau River, which flows through Queenstown.

While these names are associated with the area, they are not officially recognized as the Māori name for Queenstown itself.