Guidebook for Lower Shotover
Ayrburn
Wonderful outside and inside garden setting with wine tastings available. Bookings essential if don't want to be dissappointed.
East meets west food. The roti's are great. Usually quite busy, which is a good sign :)
112 locals recommend
Madam Woo
Ballarat StreetEast meets west food. The roti's are great. Usually quite busy, which is a good sign :)
Bombay Palace Queenstown
66 Shotover StGood, local Indian food to take away or eat in.
Odelay cafe
5 Hawthorne DrPopular local cafe.
Mitre 10 MEGA Queenstown
46 Brookes RdClosest good local cafe, eggs always runny if you ask for them that way!
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
79 Peninsula RdGood dining, and bar for drinks and nice views.
Public Kitchen and Bar
Dishes ordered to share.
Winery and restaurant. Bookings essential. Matched wines with food options, lovely setting but if on a budget then not for you!
169 locals recommend
Amisfield Winery station
Winery and restaurant. Bookings essential. Matched wines with food options, lovely setting but if on a budget then not for you!
The Grille by Eichardt's
9 Marine ParadeEnjoyable setting on the waterfront.
Lovely place to stop for lunch at the Hole in One Cafe at Hillbrook.
53 locals recommend
Millbrook Resort
1124 Malaghans RdLovely place to stop for lunch at the Hole in One Cafe at Hillbrook.
If up for a wine tour, Gibbston Valley Winery is a must. You can do the cave tour, wine tasting, sample cheeses or stay for a snack or meal.
55 locals recommend
Gibbston Valley
1820 State Hwy 6If up for a wine tour, Gibbston Valley Winery is a must. You can do the cave tour, wine tasting, sample cheeses or stay for a snack or meal.
Casual burger bar, with salad and great smashed fries - outdoor space in the summer and small area inside in the winter, but great for a burger before a movie at Dorothy Browns.
57 locals recommend
Slow Cuts
46-50 Buckingham StCasual burger bar, with salad and great smashed fries - outdoor space in the summer and small area inside in the winter, but great for a burger before a movie at Dorothy Browns.
Postmasters Restaurant
54 Buckingham StLa Rumbla
54 Buckingham StVery popular, must book
Frank's Eatery
24 Hawthorne DrAosta
18 Buckingham StWonderful Italian food, a treat for the tastebuds...
Tanoshi Five Mile
Akarua Wines & kitchen by Artisan
265 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes RdEssentials
PAK'nSAVE Queenstown
302 Hawthorne DrLakes District Hospital
20 Douglas StShould you require urgent hospital services.
Doctor services available until 8.00pm each day. Cheaper than the hospital for Non-New Zealanders.
42 locals recommend
Queenstown Pharmacy
Isle StreetDoctor services available until 8.00pm each day. Cheaper than the hospital for Non-New Zealanders.
Five Mile Shopping Centre
34 Grant RdDrinks & Nightlife
Pub on Wharf
88 Beach StGood cheap $20 meals.
Barmuda
3 Searle LnWinnies
7-9 The MallPizza and bar, nightclub with dancing later at night.
Sightseeing
Arrowtown is an lovely little town and rich in gold mining history. Only a short distance from Queenstown and accessible by local bus services.
281 locals recommend
Arrowtown
Arrowtown is an lovely little town and rich in gold mining history. Only a short distance from Queenstown and accessible by local bus services.
About an hour from Queenstown, and a lovely drive by the lake... Not a big town or much shopping, but lovely wilderness views and access to walks such as the Routeburn Track and Dart river jet rides and fun yaks. Also an area where Lord or the Rings filmed.
170 locals recommend
Glenorchy
About an hour from Queenstown, and a lovely drive by the lake... Not a big town or much shopping, but lovely wilderness views and access to walks such as the Routeburn Track and Dart river jet rides and fun yaks. Also an area where Lord or the Rings filmed.
If you drive up the Coronet Peak road and before the top, turn left onto Skippers Road, you come to a lovely lookout every Queenstown, Arrowtown and the Shotover River.
61 locals recommend
Coronet Peak
If you drive up the Coronet Peak road and before the top, turn left onto Skippers Road, you come to a lovely lookout every Queenstown, Arrowtown and the Shotover River.
A drive over the Crown Range, takes you through Cadrona valley with an iconic historic hotel (great place to stop for lunch or a drink), a distillery (just past Cadrona hotel on the right), and you can continue to Wanaka for the day - lovely lake, walk around the lake, puzzle place, and more...
78 locals recommend
Wanaka
A drive over the Crown Range, takes you through Cadrona valley with an iconic historic hotel (great place to stop for lunch or a drink), a distillery (just past Cadrona hotel on the right), and you can continue to Wanaka for the day - lovely lake, walk around the lake, puzzle place, and more...
Macetown
Motatapu TrackA four wheel drive trip to Macetown, an old gold mining town.
Getting Around
The Orbus bus service leaves from Quail Rise. You can get to Queenstown or Arrowtown with this service - the Arthurs Point to Arrowtown Line. Quail Rise is only a 10 minute walk from our property. For timetable see https://www.orc.govt.nz/media/3973/queenstown-bus-timetable-leaflet.pdf
Quail Rise
The Orbus bus service leaves from Quail Rise. You can get to Queenstown or Arrowtown with this service - the Arthurs Point to Arrowtown Line. Quail Rise is only a 10 minute walk from our property. For timetable see https://www.orc.govt.nz/media/3973/queenstown-bus-timetable-leaflet.pdf
Frankton is a major transport Hub, along with other hubs using Orbus, Alternatively Savy are an affordable way to get around Queenstown for $7 in and around Queenstown. You download an app and it is a pick up and drop off shuttle service (closest stop). http://www.savy.co.nz/
14 locals recommend
Frankton
Frankton is a major transport Hub, along with other hubs using Orbus, Alternatively Savy are an affordable way to get around Queenstown for $7 in and around Queenstown. You download an app and it is a pick up and drop off shuttle service (closest stop). http://www.savy.co.nz/
Green Cabs and Bubble Taxi are two main Taxi Services in Queenstown.
23 locals recommend
Green Cabs (Taxi) - Queenstown
Green Cabs and Bubble Taxi are two main Taxi Services in Queenstown.
Entertainment & Activities
Coronet Peak Ski Area
Closest Ski Field.
The Remarkables Ski Area
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Cardrona Valley RdGood for beginner skiers.
Shotover Jet
3 Arthurs Point RdAn exhilarating boat ride down the Shotover river.
KJet Queenstown
Marine ParadeDown the lake, Kawarau river and Shotover river.
Great Jet boat ride in the wilderness. Also Fun Yak packages available.
38 locals recommend
Dart River Adventures
45 Mull StGreat Jet boat ride in the wilderness. Also Fun Yak packages available.
Shotover Canyon Swing & Canyon Fox
34 Shotover StGo Orange
44 Shotover StAJ Hackett Bungy
Camp StreetDo the Bungy if you are up for it :)
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
862 Kinloch RdYou can walk along the Lakeside, or around the golf course at the end of this peninsula.
8 locals recommend
Kelvin Heights
You can walk along the Lakeside, or around the golf course at the end of this peninsula.
You can walk or bike (lovely ride) from the Arrow River in Arrowtown out to the Bungy Bridge (and back if like a longer ride) or get picked up at the Bungy Bridge. One way it is an achievable ride for most bike riders.
13 locals recommend
Arrow River
You can walk or bike (lovely ride) from the Arrow River in Arrowtown out to the Bungy Bridge (and back if like a longer ride) or get picked up at the Bungy Bridge. One way it is an achievable ride for most bike riders.
If you like a cinema with a difference, this is the one. Have a wine and cheeseboard while you watch a movie.
156 locals recommend
Dorothy Browns Cinema & Bar
18 Buckingham StIf you like a cinema with a difference, this is the one. Have a wine and cheeseboard while you watch a movie.
Alpine Health & Fitness
Joe Oconnell DrivePool and Gym
Walks
Sam Summers Hut
Sawpit Gully
Queenstown Hill Walking Track
58 Belfast Terrace