Guidebook for Queenstown
Eateries
Cool interiors, casual vibe, great coffee, plenty of vegan, dairy free or gluten free treat options.
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Bespoke Kitchen
9 Isle StCool interiors, casual vibe, great coffee, plenty of vegan, dairy free or gluten free treat options.
Our favourite local bakery. Everything is tasty and the coffee is good!
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Fergbaker
40 Shotover StOur favourite local bakery. Everything is tasty and the coffee is good!
Fish and Chips in Queenstown's town centre. Perfect for fish and chips at the beach.
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Erik's Fish and Chips
150 Frankton-Ladies Mile HwyFish and Chips in Queenstown's town centre. Perfect for fish and chips at the beach.
Sitting next to the golf course and a pond give the Jack's Point Club House a relaxing away from it all vibe perfect for couples or larger groups. Great food, service & wine selection.
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Jack's Point Golf Course & Clubhouse
McAdam DriveSitting next to the golf course and a pond give the Jack's Point Club House a relaxing away from it all vibe perfect for couples or larger groups. Great food, service & wine selection.
Perfect for families with young children on a nice day.
There is a play area with a fort and sandpit next to the outside tables which makes it perfect for families with young children.
Located in Lake Hayes Estate.
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The Hayes
1 Onslow RdPerfect for families with young children on a nice day.
There is a play area with a fort and sandpit next to the outside tables which makes it perfect for families with young children.
Located in Lake Hayes Estate.
Restaurant and bar.
Good for big groups and families.
Big meals.
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Lone Star Cafe & Bar
14 Brecon StRestaurant and bar.
Good for big groups and families.
Big meals.
Cheap and cheerful food, plenty of vegan options & a popular
live music venue
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Yonder
14 Church StCheap and cheerful food, plenty of vegan options & a popular
live music venue
With beautiful, rustic interiors and breathtaking views, The Sherwood is a cultural hub for our local community offering live music venue, community wellness workshops, guided meditation, yoga a restaurant with the intention of sustainability each step of the way.
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Sherwood Queenstown
554 Frankton RdWith beautiful, rustic interiors and breathtaking views, The Sherwood is a cultural hub for our local community offering live music venue, community wellness workshops, guided meditation, yoga a restaurant with the intention of sustainability each step of the way.
This social hub is world-famous in Queenstown as the favoured bar for teapot cocktails, craft beer and honest pub grub. Large garden bar is the perfect place to enjoy a drink after a day of activities or on the way home from the beach.
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The World Bar & Restaurant
12 Church StThis social hub is world-famous in Queenstown as the favoured bar for teapot cocktails, craft beer and honest pub grub. Large garden bar is the perfect place to enjoy a drink after a day of activities or on the way home from the beach.
Taking inspiration from traditional Malaysian hawker food, Madam Woo serves up big, fresh flavours in a vibrant, fun and modern setting. Great for families, groups, couples. The perfect lunch spot.
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Madam Woo
Ballarat StreetTaking inspiration from traditional Malaysian hawker food, Madam Woo serves up big, fresh flavours in a vibrant, fun and modern setting. Great for families, groups, couples. The perfect lunch spot.
Tanoshi Japanese Restaurant is suitable for small and large groups looking to relax, enjoy and share authentic
offerings of tapas style, shared dishes. Host Keita Yoshimura offers extensive sake, whiskey and Japanese cocktail menus with Japanese lager on tap.
Chef Tatsuhito Sasakura presents traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine from the teppan grill.
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Tanoshi
Tanoshi Japanese Restaurant is suitable for small and large groups looking to relax, enjoy and share authentic
offerings of tapas style, shared dishes. Host Keita Yoshimura offers extensive sake, whiskey and Japanese cocktail menus with Japanese lager on tap.
Chef Tatsuhito Sasakura presents traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine from the teppan grill.
Flame has been a favourite Queenstown Steak restaurant for over a decade and famous for their ribs. with The views are stunning, food is always good, welcoming and enthusiastic service, great drinks list. It ticks all the boxes for a great dinner venue to enjoy with friends or family. The chef's are always happy to cater to dietries and ensure they are as delicious as anything on the menu.
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Flame Bar & Grill
88 Beach StFlame has been a favourite Queenstown Steak restaurant for over a decade and famous for their ribs. with The views are stunning, food is always good, welcoming and enthusiastic service, great drinks list. It ticks all the boxes for a great dinner venue to enjoy with friends or family. The chef's are always happy to cater to dietries and ensure they are as delicious as anything on the menu.
Skip the Ferg Burger queues and head across town to the equally good Devil Burger. You're welcome.
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Devil Burger
11 Church StSkip the Ferg Burger queues and head across town to the equally good Devil Burger. You're welcome.
Huge outside area for the kids to run around. Great food and coffee.
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Frank's Eatery
24 Hawthorne DrHuge outside area for the kids to run around. Great food and coffee.
Sightseeing
Lake Hayes has walking or biking tracks.
Great for picnics and feeding the ducks.
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Lake Hayes
Lake Hayes has walking or biking tracks.
Great for picnics and feeding the ducks.
Walking track to Bob's Cove. Short easy walk. Stunning picnic spot.
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Bob's Cove Track
1246 Glenorchy-Queenstown RdWalking track to Bob's Cove. Short easy walk. Stunning picnic spot.
Nomad Safaris
37 Shotover StCruise on a historic Steam Ship with farm tour and food options.
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TSS Earnslaw Queenstown
Beach StreetCruise on a historic Steam Ship with farm tour and food options.
Take the winding and narrow road through the canyon—known as Skippers Canyon Road (often shortened to just "Skippers Road")—is bordered by breathtakingly vertical drops on one side and high cliffs on the other.
Leave the car behind and take a tour or book a Jet boat ride (insurance companies may not insure for accidents along this narrow, extreme road)
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Skippers Canyon
Skippers RoadTake the winding and narrow road through the canyon—known as Skippers Canyon Road (often shortened to just "Skippers Road")—is bordered by breathtakingly vertical drops on one side and high cliffs on the other.
Leave the car behind and take a tour or book a Jet boat ride (insurance companies may not insure for accidents along this narrow, extreme road)
The two- to four-hour Mount Crichton Loop Track is an easy walk and a great way to experience a slice of the Queenstown region's scenery if you're pushed for time.
Mt Crichton Loop Track
The two- to four-hour Mount Crichton Loop Track is an easy walk and a great way to experience a slice of the Queenstown region's scenery if you're pushed for time.
Scenic Spots and Nature Parks
Walking track. At the summit enjoy panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin, Queenstown and surrounding mountains. Breathtaking views.
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Queenstown Hill Walking Track
58 Belfast TerraceWalking track. At the summit enjoy panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin, Queenstown and surrounding mountains. Breathtaking views.
Queenstown gardens is an ideal picnic spot set in landscaped gardens.
Home to Queenstown's popular frisbee golf course.
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Queenstown Gardens Disc Golf
Queenstown gardens is an ideal picnic spot set in landscaped gardens.
Home to Queenstown's popular frisbee golf course.
Perfect for families or any group wanting to see Kiwi's and other wildlife.
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Kiwi-Vogellebenspark
51 Brecon StPerfect for families or any group wanting to see Kiwi's and other wildlife.
Queenstown Gardens
Walking, sight seeing, frisbee golf
Zoological gardens at Frankton, situated on a public reserve at the end of Riverside Rd, is home to wildlife including ponies, ducks, peacocks, birds and pigs.
Zoological Gardens
100 Riverside RdZoological gardens at Frankton, situated on a public reserve at the end of Riverside Rd, is home to wildlife including ponies, ducks, peacocks, birds and pigs.
Entertainment & Activities
Outdoor Mini Golf
34 Brecon StHead up Skyline Gondola for panoramic views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, Remarkable Mountains and more.
Also home to a few activities..
Bungy jumping and swing
Luge
Ziplining
Paragliding
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Skyline Queenstown
53 Brecon StHead up Skyline Gondola for panoramic views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, Remarkable Mountains and more.
Also home to a few activities..
Bungy jumping and swing
Luge
Ziplining
Paragliding
25 minutes of stunning river and scenery with a rush of addrenaline
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Shotover Jet
3 Arthurs Point Rd25 minutes of stunning river and scenery with a rush of addrenaline
Private spa pools overlooking the Shotover River and canyons.
The roof and front open to make you feel like you are sitting outside or under the stars at night. A truly special experience. Massage packages available.
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Onsen Hot Pools
162 Arthurs Point RdPrivate spa pools overlooking the Shotover River and canyons.
The roof and front open to make you feel like you are sitting outside or under the stars at night. A truly special experience. Massage packages available.
Check out some of the Central Otago countryside on a Quad bike or off road motorbike. Professional guides.
Off Road Adventures Queenstown
61a Shotover StCheck out some of the Central Otago countryside on a Quad bike or off road motorbike. Professional guides.
This is a one stop adrenaline shop.
They will send you to the right spot to fill any thrill seeking needs....
Bucket lists are ticked here :)
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AJ Hackett Bungy
Camp StreetThis is a one stop adrenaline shop.
They will send you to the right spot to fill any thrill seeking needs....
Bucket lists are ticked here :)
Cruise in the air behind a boat on Lake Wakatipu.
Soak up the stunning views with the wind in your hair. Go solo or with a friend.
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Queenstown Paraflights
1 Marine ParadeCruise in the air behind a boat on Lake Wakatipu.
Soak up the stunning views with the wind in your hair. Go solo or with a friend.
Go Karts, Lazer Tag and video game parlour. Your one stop indoor activity spot. Perfect for rainy days.
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Game Over
14 Red Oaks DrGo Karts, Lazer Tag and video game parlour. Your one stop indoor activity spot. Perfect for rainy days.
Central Motor Speedway
7 Sandflat RdCromwell - Speedway. Any motor heads happy place.
Bowling Lanes, Arcades, Karaoke, Escape Rooms, Virtual Reality and Table Tennis are all found at Kingpin venue and a Mexican Cantina! Perfect for cold or rainy days. Central Queentown location just below the Gondola makes this a very convenient one stop activity spot.
Kingpin Queenstown
35 Brecon StreetBowling Lanes, Arcades, Karaoke, Escape Rooms, Virtual Reality and Table Tennis are all found at Kingpin venue and a Mexican Cantina! Perfect for cold or rainy days. Central Queentown location just below the Gondola makes this a very convenient one stop activity spot.
Bars
Local Mountain Biker's favourite watering hole full of character. Located next to the lake with plenty of outdoor seating. Craft beer and steak are the pics here.
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Atlas Beer Cafe
Local Mountain Biker's favourite watering hole full of character. Located next to the lake with plenty of outdoor seating. Craft beer and steak are the pics here.
Public Kitchen and Bar
Pool bar
Genuine atmosphere, history, ambience & an extensive beverage menu. Eichardt's Bar is a long time local favourite.
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Eichardt's Bar
2 Marine ParadeGenuine atmosphere, history, ambience & an extensive beverage menu. Eichardt's Bar is a long time local favourite.
Hidden away down a back alley in the centre of Queenstown, The Bunker's Upstairs Cocktail Bar and rooftop deck, is a unique Queenstown nightlife experience perfect for a night out with friends or couples wanting to party well into the wee small hours. Extensive drinks list with DJ's each night and a spacious, comfortable deck.
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Upstairs @ The Bunker
Upstairs Cow LnHidden away down a back alley in the centre of Queenstown, The Bunker's Upstairs Cocktail Bar and rooftop deck, is a unique Queenstown nightlife experience perfect for a night out with friends or couples wanting to party well into the wee small hours. Extensive drinks list with DJ's each night and a spacious, comfortable deck.
Bar. Great drinks and outdoor space with huge outdoor fireplace, DJ's later in evening
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Barmuda
3 Searle LnBar. Great drinks and outdoor space with huge outdoor fireplace, DJ's later in evening
A true party bar, Barmuda offers different spaces, fantastic cocktails and an impressive sound system. The plush lounge is perfect for smaller groups and the ...
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Bardeaux
A true party bar, Barmuda offers different spaces, fantastic cocktails and an impressive sound system. The plush lounge is perfect for smaller groups and the ...
Craft beer specialists with tasty pub grub to match.
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Smiths Craft Beer House
53 Shotover StCraft beer specialists with tasty pub grub to match.
Vineyards/Cellar Doors
Located in Bannockburn, a little less than one hour’s drive from Queenstown, Carrick is a boutique vineyard that thrives on all things organic. organic wine, organic food and all grapes are picked and pruned by hand. Carrick’s wines cover all the bases: from classic Pinot Noirs to Chardonnays and everything in between.
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Carrick Winery & Vineyards
247 Cairnmuir RdLocated in Bannockburn, a little less than one hour’s drive from Queenstown, Carrick is a boutique vineyard that thrives on all things organic. organic wine, organic food and all grapes are picked and pruned by hand. Carrick’s wines cover all the bases: from classic Pinot Noirs to Chardonnays and everything in between.
Bannockburn’s Terra Sancta is made up of four vineyards, which are open for public viewing in the summer months — Appointments need to be made any other time of the year. Their signature Single Block wines are primarily produced with Pinot Noir grapes. There are two distinctive areas in The Estate, which is surrounded by trees and fertile soils. There’s the Terra, which borders the river, and the Sancta, which runs along Felton Road. The other two vineyards are known as the Diggings and The Irresistible Race.
Terra Sancta, 306 Felton Rd, Bannockburn 9384, New Zealand, +64 3-445 1670
Terra Sancta
306 Felton RdBannockburn’s Terra Sancta is made up of four vineyards, which are open for public viewing in the summer months — Appointments need to be made any other time of the year. Their signature Single Block wines are primarily produced with Pinot Noir grapes. There are two distinctive areas in The Estate, which is surrounded by trees and fertile soils. There’s the Terra, which borders the river, and the Sancta, which runs along Felton Road. The other two vineyards are known as the Diggings and The Irresistible Race.
Terra Sancta, 306 Felton Rd, Bannockburn 9384, New Zealand, +64 3-445 1670
A biodynamic winery with some of the oldest vineyards in Otago. It's popular New Zealander Sam Neill favourite vineyard in the region. Appointments only.
Felton Road Wines
Felton RoadA biodynamic winery with some of the oldest vineyards in Otago. It's popular New Zealander Sam Neill favourite vineyard in the region. Appointments only.
Organic, single estate vineyard, subtle nuances in geography, weather and soils produce distinctive characteristics and flavours specific to our region to create consistently beautiful wine.
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Amisfield Winery station
Organic, single estate vineyard, subtle nuances in geography, weather and soils produce distinctive characteristics and flavours specific to our region to create consistently beautiful wine.
Breweries
Searchlight Brewery
12 Industrial PlLocal brewery
Located in Arthurs Point in a historic stone cottage with a large chilled garden bar. Great for families, couples and larger groups.
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Cargo Taproom + Beer Garden & Cargo Cafe
172 Arthurs Point RdLocated in Arthurs Point in a historic stone cottage with a large chilled garden bar. Great for families, couples and larger groups.