Guidebook for Queenstown
Essentials
The cheapest, newest supermarket in Queenstown.
Located in Five Mile Shopping Centre, which includes a number of other shops.
137 locals recommend
Countdown Queenstown
30 Grant RdThe cheapest, newest supermarket in Queenstown.
Located in Five Mile Shopping Centre, which includes a number of other shops.
Supermarket, open 7am - midnight. The most expensive on average of the three larger supermarkets.
Note: the "come back" vouchers can be used instantly. This can be a worth a few dollars.
187 locals recommend
FreshChoice Queenstown
64 Gorge RdSupermarket, open 7am - midnight. The most expensive on average of the three larger supermarkets.
Note: the "come back" vouchers can be used instantly. This can be a worth a few dollars.
Mid-range supermarket.
Located in Remarkables Park, which has the largest concentration of chain stores in Queenstown.
216 locals recommend
New World Supermarket
12 Hawthorne Dr Mid-range supermarket.
Located in Remarkables Park, which has the largest concentration of chain stores in Queenstown.
Four Square Alpine
Shotover StreetSmall supermarket. On average, the most expensive.
Henry's Queenstown
10 Shotover StLiquor store. Generally has the cheapest liquor.
Parks & Nature
A small lake with a picturesque walking track. Well worth a visit in conjunction with nearby Arrowtown.
41 locals recommend
Lake Hayes
A small lake with a picturesque walking track. Well worth a visit in conjunction with nearby Arrowtown.
A very scenic 40 minute drive from Queenstown. Gateway to many scenic and tranquil spots.
170 locals recommend
Glenorchy
A very scenic 40 minute drive from Queenstown. Gateway to many scenic and tranquil spots.
Spectacular mountains, charming cottages, horseback riding, and a forest that was used for Lord of the Rings filming.
6 locals recommend
Paradise Trust
1771 Glenorchy-Paradise RdSpectacular mountains, charming cottages, horseback riding, and a forest that was used for Lord of the Rings filming.
Entertainment & Activities
The easiest ski field to access from Queenstown, with a fully sealed road, and the longest season.
133 locals recommend
Coronet Peak Ski Area
The easiest ski field to access from Queenstown, with a fully sealed road, and the longest season.
From this apartment, a similar travel time compared to Coronet Peak. Sunnier and higher altitude, it also has a terrain park which Coronet Peak lacks.
153 locals recommend
The Remarkables Ski Area
From this apartment, a similar travel time compared to Coronet Peak. Sunnier and higher altitude, it also has a terrain park which Coronet Peak lacks.
Real Journeys tours - sightseeing trips around Queenstown and the wider journey. We particularly recommend the Doubtful Sound overnight cruise.
88 Beach St
88 Beach StreetReal Journeys tours - sightseeing trips around Queenstown and the wider journey. We particularly recommend the Doubtful Sound overnight cruise.
Sightseeing
A historic gold-mining town with many well-preserved buildings. Especially worth seeing in autumn due to the foliage.
281 locals recommend
Arrowtown
A historic gold-mining town with many well-preserved buildings. Especially worth seeing in autumn due to the foliage.
Food Scene
Jack's Point is a worthwhile visit after fresh snow has fallen due to its unparalleled views of The Remarkables. The clubhouse has a restaurant and a golf course.
There is also a worthwhile walkway, about 2 hours to Kelvin Heights, that starts above the clubhouse.
58 locals recommend
Jack's Point Golf Course & Clubhouse
McAdam DriveJack's Point is a worthwhile visit after fresh snow has fallen due to its unparalleled views of The Remarkables. The clubhouse has a restaurant and a golf course.
There is also a worthwhile walkway, about 2 hours to Kelvin Heights, that starts above the clubhouse.
Shopping
Five Mile Shopping Centre - contains a supermarket and all other essentials. On the northern road into and out of Queenstown.
Grant Road
Grant RoadFive Mile Shopping Centre - contains a supermarket and all other essentials. On the northern road into and out of Queenstown.
Remarkables Shopping Centre - contains a supermarket and all other essentials.
112 locals recommend
Remarkables Park Town Centre
Hawthorne DriveRemarkables Shopping Centre - contains a supermarket and all other essentials.