Guidebook for Lake Hayes Estate
Sightseeing
Arrowtown is a historic gold mining town located on the banks of the Arrow River. Charming and quirky historical gold rush village, tree lined avenues, heritage buildings and miners cottages. The buildings now house shops, galleries, bars and restaurants. It is a great place to browse, relax and enjoy the dinning, the shopping whilst soaking up
the heritage. There are also a network of attractive walking and cycling trails, many suiting beginners. Also there are three beautiful golf courses located 5 minutes from the main street, Millbrook Resort, Arrowtown and the Hills golf clubs. Many of Arrowtown’s early gold miners were adventurous Chinese and the remains of their separate village lie by the river. Buckingham Street is the home of the Lakes District museum with its display of life in the goldfields.
281 locals recommend
Arrowtown
Arrowtown is a historic gold mining town located on the banks of the Arrow River. Charming and quirky historical gold rush village, tree lined avenues, heritage buildings and miners cottages. The buildings now house shops, galleries, bars and restaurants. It is a great place to browse, relax and enjoy the dinning, the shopping whilst soaking up
the heritage. There are also a network of attractive walking and cycling trails, many suiting beginners. Also there are three beautiful golf courses located 5 minutes from the main street, Millbrook Resort, Arrowtown and the Hills golf clubs. Many of Arrowtown’s early gold miners were adventurous Chinese and the remains of their separate village lie by the river. Buckingham Street is the home of the Lakes District museum with its display of life in the goldfields.
Lakes Hayes surrounded by spectacular Mountain View’s and easy walking and mountain biking tracks.
41 locals recommend
Lake Hayes
Lakes Hayes surrounded by spectacular Mountain View’s and easy walking and mountain biking tracks.
Book a day trip to Milford sound with multiple travel options departing from Queenstown either by car, bus, or choose fly in/out (subject to weather)
84 locals recommend
Milford Sound
Book a day trip to Milford sound with multiple travel options departing from Queenstown either by car, bus, or choose fly in/out (subject to weather)
Glenorchy Walkway Scenic Point
Deer Park Heights Queenstown
432 Peninsula RdQueenstown Hill Walking Track
58 Belfast TerraceFood Scene
Now trading as The Hayes Cafe. Situated in Lake Hayes Estate, serving great coffee, delicious food, cold beer and a selection of local wines. A well equipped kids playground is also located nearby.
70 locals recommend
The Hayes
1 Onslow RdNow trading as The Hayes Cafe. Situated in Lake Hayes Estate, serving great coffee, delicious food, cold beer and a selection of local wines. A well equipped kids playground is also located nearby.
Amisfield is a local winery producing Pinot noir and aromatic white wines. Stunning location for lunch, food is amazing and reservations are highly recommend as can book out during peak seasons..
169 locals recommend
Amisfield Winery station
Amisfield is a local winery producing Pinot noir and aromatic white wines. Stunning location for lunch, food is amazing and reservations are highly recommend as can book out during peak seasons..
Fergburger
42 Shotover StWorld famous Fergburger, a must visit whilst visiting Queenstown!
11th Avenue by Frank's
Entertainment & Activities
The home of Bungy, great for visiting whether you’re jumping or not. Only a short drive from the cottage located in the Gibbston Valley State Highway 6
51 locals recommend
AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre
The home of Bungy, great for visiting whether you’re jumping or not. Only a short drive from the cottage located in the Gibbston Valley State Highway 6
Shotover Jet
3 Arthurs Point RdWorld famous jet boat ride through the Shotover Canyons
NZ’s highest jump with spectacular views. The Nevis Swing and catapult are also located here. No public access to the Nevis site so bookings are essential, transport is provided by 4WD buses departing daily from town centre. Get your adrenaline rush on and tick this one off your bucket list!
Nevis Bungy & Swing Gondola
27 Shotover StreetNZ’s highest jump with spectacular views. The Nevis Swing and catapult are also located here. No public access to the Nevis site so bookings are essential, transport is provided by 4WD buses departing daily from town centre. Get your adrenaline rush on and tick this one off your bucket list!
Skyline Luge
Nzone Skydive Queenstown
35 Shotover StDart River Adventures
45 Mull StEssentials
Short 5 minute drive from Lake Hayes to supermarket for all your essentials
148 locals recommend
PAK'nSAVE Queenstown
302 Hawthorne DrShort 5 minute drive from Lake Hayes to supermarket for all your essentials
Queenstown’s newest shopping precinct. The Warehouse, K Mart Countdown Supermarket, retail shops, cafes, restaurants, and gym are all located here. Only a short 5 minute drive from Lake Hayes cottage.
23 locals recommend
Five Mile Shopping Centre
34 Grant RdQueenstown’s newest shopping precinct. The Warehouse, K Mart Countdown Supermarket, retail shops, cafes, restaurants, and gym are all located here. Only a short 5 minute drive from Lake Hayes cottage.
Five Mile Pharmacy Queenstown
32 Grant RoadNight 'n Day Kawarau
Skiing and Snowboarding
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Cardrona Valley RdCoronet Peak Ski Area
The Remarkables Ski Area
Treble Cone Ski Area
Mt Aspiring RoadShopping
Queenstown Central
19 Grant Rd