Guidebook for Queenstown
Food Scene
The Grille by Eichardt's
9 Marine ParadeGreat food, service & views!
This restaurant is fabulous, amazing food and wine list with exceptional service. Reservations a must!
199 locals recommend
Botswana Butchery
17 Marine ParadeThis restaurant is fabulous, amazing food and wine list with exceptional service. Reservations a must!
Wonderful selection of both sushi & cooked meals.
7 locals recommend
Hikari Sushi Bar - Five Mile Queenstown
32 Grant RdWonderful selection of both sushi & cooked meals.
Great food, service and amazing wine list. Bookings are recommended.
59 locals recommend
Jervois Steak House
8 Duke StGreat food, service and amazing wine list. Bookings are recommended.
Odelay cafe
5 Hawthorne DrGreat coffee & Food . . . where the locals go!
Lovely food, coffee, wine. Great location and views and only a short walk from our place.
103 locals recommend
The Boatshed Cafe
847 Frankton RdLovely food, coffee, wine. Great location and views and only a short walk from our place.
White & Wong's Queenstown
59 Beach StFabulous food and great atmosphere!
Great pub located in Arrowtown, only 20 minutes from Queenstown. Selection of NZ craft beer and they often have a live band in the garden bar
87 locals recommend
The Fork And Tap
51 Buckingham StGreat pub located in Arrowtown, only 20 minutes from Queenstown. Selection of NZ craft beer and they often have a live band in the garden bar
Drinks & Nightlife
Great location at Steamer Wharf in the centre of Queenstown with inside & outside seating. This is a pub that has great $20 pub meals and nice atmosphere. They often have life entertainment.
26 locals recommend
Pub on Wharf
88 Beach StGreat location at Steamer Wharf in the centre of Queenstown with inside & outside seating. This is a pub that has great $20 pub meals and nice atmosphere. They often have life entertainment.
This great bar is situated on the 6th Floor of the Rydges Hotel with stunning views of the Lake and Mountains. Fabulous atmosphere with great cocktails and DJ. A must to check out!
Reds
30 Brunswick StThis great bar is situated on the 6th Floor of the Rydges Hotel with stunning views of the Lake and Mountains. Fabulous atmosphere with great cocktails and DJ. A must to check out!
Bardeaux
Great bar, small and cosy with a wonderful open fire!
The Sundeck Rooftop Bar
4 The MalGreat spot for a cocktail or 2!
Drinks & Nightlife
This little floating bar is BYO Food with great views of the lake & mountains
Great wee spot for a coffee, beer, wine etc. Situated on the lake in central Queenstown.
20 locals recommend
Perky's Floating Bar And Coffee Shop
Great wee spot for a coffee, beer, wine etc. Situated on the lake in central Queenstown.
Sightseeing
Take a wonderful cruise on Lake Wakatipu!
19 locals recommend
TSS Earnslaw Pop Pop Boats - c/o Real Journeys
88 Beach StTake a wonderful cruise on Lake Wakatipu!
About a 45 minute drive from Queenstown with stunning views. Make sure you visit the GYC (Glenorchy Cafe) for fabulous food.
170 locals recommend
Glenorchy
About a 45 minute drive from Queenstown with stunning views. Make sure you visit the GYC (Glenorchy Cafe) for fabulous food.
Essentials
New World Supermarket
12 Hawthorne DrLocated in Frankton, great selection
FreshChoice Queenstown
64 Gorge RdLocated in Central Queenstown, great selection
Getting Around
Queenstown Ferries
Beach StreetTransport into Queenstown from various points around the lake.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Everything Queenstown
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