Food Scene
Madam Woo
Ballarat StreetIt's world famous, reasonably priced and absolutely worth all the hype !!
280 locals recommend
Fergburger
42 Shotover StIt's world famous, reasonably priced and absolutely worth all the hype !!
Patagonia Chocolates
50 Beach StBest hot chocolate and ice creams you'll ever taste !!
Winnies
7-9 The MallIf you love pizza you have to try Winnies !!
Nice Japanese restaurant. They do a great bento box at lunchtime.
31 locals recommend
Japanese Cuisine Kappa
36 The MallNice Japanese restaurant. They do a great bento box at lunchtime.
Bespoke Kitchen
9 Isle StNZ Cafe of the Year 2016. A bit special.
Arrowtown Bakery And Cafe
14 Buckingham StGreat pies !!
Vudu Cafe
16 Rees StGreat coffee, great food !!
If you drive as far as Glenorchy take the time to go a bit further all the way round the lake to Kinloch. Great food and some great walks nearby.
18 locals recommend
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
862 Kinloch RdIf you drive as far as Glenorchy take the time to go a bit further all the way round the lake to Kinloch. Great food and some great walks nearby.
Sightseeing
Best views ever.. and if you're game for the luge the most fun ever !!
191 locals recommend
Skyline Queenstown
53 Brecon StBest views ever.. and if you're game for the luge the most fun ever !!
Locals secret.. lovely walk and on a beaut day reflections that will beat all others !!
34 locals recommend
Moke Lake
Locals secret.. lovely walk and on a beaut day reflections that will beat all others !!
Great hike, fantastic views.. you'll need to be fit to make it to the summit and return. Allow a good day and go prepared.
Ben Lomond Scenic Reserve
Great hike, fantastic views.. you'll need to be fit to make it to the summit and return. Allow a good day and go prepared.
Queenstown to Glenorchy - it would have to be one of NZ's most scenic drives !!
170 locals recommend
Glenorchy
Queenstown to Glenorchy - it would have to be one of NZ's most scenic drives !!
Parks & Nature
Our closet hike.. approx 8kms around the lake. Pretty flat with stunning views. 5 min drive to the starting point.
41 locals recommend
Lake Hayes
Our closet hike.. approx 8kms around the lake. Pretty flat with stunning views. 5 min drive to the starting point.
Arts & Culture
A must do.. quaint wee town. Wait until you get there and you'll see what I mean...
281 locals recommend
Arrowtown
A must do.. quaint wee town. Wait until you get there and you'll see what I mean...
Getting Around
If you don't have a car.. local stop a 2 minute walk. Keep in mind we aren't a big city with a sophisticated transport system. Hours 7.20am until 10.35pm. (7 day hop on hop off pass $NZ47)
54 locals recommend
Ritchies Connectabus
132 Glenda DrIf you don't have a car.. local stop a 2 minute walk. Keep in mind we aren't a big city with a sophisticated transport system. Hours 7.20am until 10.35pm. (7 day hop on hop off pass $NZ47)
The new taxi service in Queenstown (similar to Uber). Approx price - my home to Queenstown centre $26.
20 locals recommend
Take Me
22 Reid RdThe new taxi service in Queenstown (similar to Uber). Approx price - my home to Queenstown centre $26.
Try Omega if you need to rent a car. They usually have very reasonably priced vehicles. Airport pick up.
Omega Rental Cars - Queenstown Car Hire
93 Beach StTry Omega if you need to rent a car. They usually have very reasonably priced vehicles. Airport pick up.
Essentials
Lovely, big, brand new supermarket approx 2 kms away. Plenty of parking and it's a large, spacious store with great variety.
137 locals recommend
Countdown Queenstown
30 Grant RdLovely, big, brand new supermarket approx 2 kms away. Plenty of parking and it's a large, spacious store with great variety.
Drinks & Nightlife
Always something going on here. Great decor and atmosphere too.
125 locals recommend
The World Bar & Restaurant
12 Church StAlways something going on here. Great decor and atmosphere too.