Guidebook for Queenstown
Food Scene
Great views right on the lake - walking track near by and you can have a glass of wine, a coffee & cake or a meal. Open until 5pm daily
103 locals recommend
The Boatshed Cafe
847 Frankton RdGreat views right on the lake - walking track near by and you can have a glass of wine, a coffee & cake or a meal. Open until 5pm daily
World famous - a tip unless you want to stand in line for hours - just call your order in before you collect - easy.....enjoy
280 locals recommend
Fergburger
42 Shotover StWorld famous - a tip unless you want to stand in line for hours - just call your order in before you collect - easy.....enjoy
Sightseeing
Family friendly - take a trip on the Ernie - a restored steam ship to Walter Peak Station - they have a BBQ lunch and dinner option and farm tour - the kids will love it.
12 locals recommend
TSS Earnslaw Pop Pop Boats - c/o Real Journeys
88 Beach StreetFamily friendly - take a trip on the Ernie - a restored steam ship to Walter Peak Station - they have a BBQ lunch and dinner option and farm tour - the kids will love it.
The famous Milford sound is a must do when you visit Queenstown. You can self-drive, bus or combo it with bus and flight. It is a long day - 7am-7pm on the bus - slightly quicker self-drive or flight options.
84 locals recommend
Milford Sound
The famous Milford sound is a must do when you visit Queenstown. You can self-drive, bus or combo it with bus and flight. It is a long day - 7am-7pm on the bus - slightly quicker self-drive or flight options.
Parks & Nature
Family friendly trail with a nice beach and lovely views. Takes about 1-1.5 hours to walk around. Great place to have a picnic. The lake is warmer than Lake Wakatipu so can swim in it during summer.
10 locals recommend
Lake Hayes scenic spot
Family friendly trail with a nice beach and lovely views. Takes about 1-1.5 hours to walk around. Great place to have a picnic. The lake is warmer than Lake Wakatipu so can swim in it during summer.
If you are fit and want a challenge then the Ben Lomond Track is for you. Either walk from the bottom of Lomond Crescent or catch the Gondola to the start of the track. Steep but worth the views at the top. Unless you are an experienced hiker would only recommend doing this trail in summer.
Ben Lomond Track
Ben Lomond TrackIf you are fit and want a challenge then the Ben Lomond Track is for you. Either walk from the bottom of Lomond Crescent or catch the Gondola to the start of the track. Steep but worth the views at the top. Unless you are an experienced hiker would only recommend doing this trail in summer.
Intermediate hiking trail on Queenstown Hill. Great views and less than an hour to the top.
155 locals recommend
Queenstown Hill Walking Track
58 Belfast TerraceIntermediate hiking trail on Queenstown Hill. Great views and less than an hour to the top.
If you love mountain biking - you will really appreciate this little hidden gem - made up of dozens of trails built by locals. There is a bit of everything here - a couple of beginner trails, lots of intermediate and some black runs for those that are experienced riders.
9 locals recommend
Wilson Bay
If you love mountain biking - you will really appreciate this little hidden gem - made up of dozens of trails built by locals. There is a bit of everything here - a couple of beginner trails, lots of intermediate and some black runs for those that are experienced riders.
Essentials
New World is located close to the airport - so you can pick up some supplies before arriving at the house. Basic tea, coffee and milk is supplied.
216 locals recommend
New World Supermarket
12 Hawthorne DrNew World is located close to the airport - so you can pick up some supplies before arriving at the house. Basic tea, coffee and milk is supplied.
Entertainment & Activities
Readings Cinemas
Local cinema for a rainy day
Drinks & Nightlife
An upmarket and historical little bar. A bit pricey but nice for a treat and great atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
Eichardt's Bar
2 Marine ParadeAn upmarket and historical little bar. A bit pricey but nice for a treat and great atmosphere.
In the heart of Queenstown - The Winery is a great spot to stop at the end of the day and try dozens of wines. Top up your card and taste a selection of whites and reds from around NZ and the world. Great cheese platters. Yum
15 locals recommend
The Winery
9 Ballarat StIn the heart of Queenstown - The Winery is a great spot to stop at the end of the day and try dozens of wines. Top up your card and taste a selection of whites and reds from around NZ and the world. Great cheese platters. Yum