Guidebook for Queenstown
Drinks & Nightlife
Wonderful pizzas, Montonara my favourite, also steaks, salads etc. This upstairs restaurant and bar has an amazing opening roof.
64 locals recommend
Winnies
7-9 The MallWonderful pizzas, Montonara my favourite, also steaks, salads etc. This upstairs restaurant and bar has an amazing opening roof.
Wrap up in an eskimo jacket given to you upon arrival, choose a cocktail and sit in the ice made furniture, explore the ice made carvings while drinking from an ice made glass...
21 locals recommend
Minus 5° ICE BAR
88 Beach StWrap up in an eskimo jacket given to you upon arrival, choose a cocktail and sit in the ice made furniture, explore the ice made carvings while drinking from an ice made glass...
300m walk - Experience social life with the locals over a pint of beer or glass of wine along with a great atmosphere and views out over the lake. These guys have great pub bistro meals at a very reasonable price. A must visit!
20 locals recommend
Frankton Arm Tavern
14 Yewlett Cres300m walk - Experience social life with the locals over a pint of beer or glass of wine along with a great atmosphere and views out over the lake. These guys have great pub bistro meals at a very reasonable price. A must visit!
Sightseeing
Take the iconic journey by gondola up Bobs Peak to take in the magical views of Queenstown and beyond. Options of Luge riding, bungy jumping, mountain biking or eating at the restaurant. A must do while in Queenstown.
192 locals recommend
Skyline Queenstown
53 Brecon StTake the iconic journey by gondola up Bobs Peak to take in the magical views of Queenstown and beyond. Options of Luge riding, bungy jumping, mountain biking or eating at the restaurant. A must do while in Queenstown.
Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters
35 Lucas PlScenic flights over glaciers, mountain and lake views...
Everything Else
Easy walk only 10mins away, ideal for a flat stroll, cross the bridge to the Hilton Hotel for a day spa or carry on to Kelvin Heights or further to onto Jacks Point. Plenty of beaches on the way for picnics or a swim...
Kawarau Falls
Easy walk only 10mins away, ideal for a flat stroll, cross the bridge to the Hilton Hotel for a day spa or carry on to Kelvin Heights or further to onto Jacks Point. Plenty of beaches on the way for picnics or a swim...
An array of shops from supermarkets, pharmacy, fashion, sports shop (hire of bikes and skis) medical centre, cafes and bank. Plenty of car parking. Farmers Market 9am-2pm every Saturday October to April.
112 locals recommend
Remarkables Park Town Centre
Hawthorne DriveAn array of shops from supermarkets, pharmacy, fashion, sports shop (hire of bikes and skis) medical centre, cafes and bank. Plenty of car parking. Farmers Market 9am-2pm every Saturday October to April.
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy a lake cruise on Queenstown's iconic TSS Earnslaw, a beautiful restored steamship to the Walter Peak High Country Farm. You can enjoy watching the sheep shearing and the farm dogs at work. Beautiful gardens and walks.
19 locals recommend
TSS Earnslaw Pop Pop Boats - c/o Real Journeys
88 Beach StEnjoy a lake cruise on Queenstown's iconic TSS Earnslaw, a beautiful restored steamship to the Walter Peak High Country Farm. You can enjoy watching the sheep shearing and the farm dogs at work. Beautiful gardens and walks.
This is a thrill seeking spectacular adventure jet boat ride through the Shotover River Canyon... so much fun.
167 locals recommend
Shotover Jet
3 Arthurs Point RdThis is a thrill seeking spectacular adventure jet boat ride through the Shotover River Canyon... so much fun.
Just 9.2km to the carpark, 2319m above sea level. Offering terrain for all abilities for skiers and snowboarders, lessons and equipment hire available at mountain.
153 locals recommend
The Remarkables Ski Area
Just 9.2km to the carpark, 2319m above sea level. Offering terrain for all abilities for skiers and snowboarders, lessons and equipment hire available at mountain.
Game Over
14 Red Oaks DrGrand Prix indoor karting and laser tag.
An upmarket 5 star retreat with 18 hole golf course and day spa, cafe and bar and Teppanyaki Restaurant.
53 locals recommend
Millbrook Resort
1124 Malaghans RdAn upmarket 5 star retreat with 18 hole golf course and day spa, cafe and bar and Teppanyaki Restaurant.
Food Scene
A diverse menu, spectacular service, gluten free options. Bookings are advisable.
199 locals recommend
Botswana Butchery
17 Marine ParadeA diverse menu, spectacular service, gluten free options. Bookings are advisable.
Ferburger has 3 businesses adjacent to each other, burger bar, a bakery and a gelato shop all are outstanding. You can't leave town until you've had a Fergburger hamburger however there will be a slight wait but well worth it. If you can't wait try their freshly homemade pies from the bakery.
280 locals recommend
Fergburger
42 Shotover StFerburger has 3 businesses adjacent to each other, burger bar, a bakery and a gelato shop all are outstanding. You can't leave town until you've had a Fergburger hamburger however there will be a slight wait but well worth it. If you can't wait try their freshly homemade pies from the bakery.
Arts & Culture
Go and take in the history of the Otago Gold miners, try some gold panning or take a Lord of The Rings Tour.
281 locals recommend
Arrowtown
Go and take in the history of the Otago Gold miners, try some gold panning or take a Lord of The Rings Tour.
Essentials
Newly opened at Five Mile Shopping Centre, lots of bigger shops, Rebel Sport, Briscoes, Noel Leeming just some to name.
137 locals recommend
Countdown Queenstown
30 Grant RdNewly opened at Five Mile Shopping Centre, lots of bigger shops, Rebel Sport, Briscoes, Noel Leeming just some to name.
Mobil
1 McBride StPetrol requirements