Guidebook for Kawarau Falls
Food Scene
Fergburger
42 Shotover StIt is a Queenstown tradition.
They do one dish and they do it well, a must if you like local lamb. Big portions, you would want to be hungry.
40 locals recommend
Pedro's House of Lamb
47 Gorge RdThey do one dish and they do it well, a must if you like local lamb. Big portions, you would want to be hungry.
Drinks & Nightlife
An unassuming bar, but don't let that put you off. Quality steak and chips for less than $20 and an amazing selection of beers on tap. It is a favourite with the locals
92 locals recommend
Atlas Beer Cafe
An unassuming bar, but don't let that put you off. Quality steak and chips for less than $20 and an amazing selection of beers on tap. It is a favourite with the locals
Another true favourite with the locals, this a pub in an idyllic setting. Perfect the have a quite pint or a local Pinot Nior in front of a roaring fire.
87 locals recommend
The Fork And Tap
51 Buckingham StAnother true favourite with the locals, this a pub in an idyllic setting. Perfect the have a quite pint or a local Pinot Nior in front of a roaring fire.
A Queenstown institution, great vibe and great music. Also fantastic food earlier in the day.
126 locals recommend
The World Bar & Restaurant
12 Church StA Queenstown institution, great vibe and great music. Also fantastic food earlier in the day.
The Lodge Bar
2 Rees StFine selection of whiskeys and wines in a comfortable lodge setting
Parks & Nature
A great easy going 2 hour loop walk, head into Sam's Summer hut and follow the trail to get amazing views over Moke Lake.
7 locals recommend
Mount Creighton
A great easy going 2 hour loop walk, head into Sam's Summer hut and follow the trail to get amazing views over Moke Lake.
Work up a sweat on these epic bike trails. You pushing up hill is rewarded with some great downhill riding.
Seven Mile Point Track
511 Glenorchy-Queenstown RdWork up a sweat on these epic bike trails. You pushing up hill is rewarded with some great downhill riding.
If willing to go on a very early morning adventure, after a 4 hour hike you will be rewarded with the ultimate spot to watch the sun rise accompanied by a cheeky Kea. Can also be accessed by the gondola during day time hours.
15 locals recommend
Ben Lomond Track
Ben Lomond TrackIf willing to go on a very early morning adventure, after a 4 hour hike you will be rewarded with the ultimate spot to watch the sun rise accompanied by a cheeky Kea. Can also be accessed by the gondola during day time hours.
Getting Around
Queenstown Taxis
159 Gorge Rd0800 228 294
Green Cabs (Taxi) - Queenstown
0800 464 7336
Sightseeing
Skippers Road
Skippers RoadAre you brave enough for the drive? Weather permitting, not suitable for rental cars.
Essentials
PAK'nSAVE Queenstown
302 Hawthorne DrCountdown Queenstown
30 Grant RdQueenstown Pharmacy
Isle StreetAddress: 9 Isle St, Queenstown 9300
Phone: 03-441 0500
Lakes District Hospital
20 Douglas StAddress: Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Phone: 03-441 0015
Entertainment & Activities
Test you wits against an opposing team. Have you got what it takes to solve the puzzle and escape the room in time? Good activity for all ages.
Escape Quest Queenstown
28 Rees StTest you wits against an opposing team. Have you got what it takes to solve the puzzle and escape the room in time? Good activity for all ages.
A boutique cinema well worth a visit. Movies are shown in a quaint setting. There is an interval during showings, so be sure to order your cheese board and wine at the beginning to ensure you have a half time snack.
156 locals recommend
Dorothy Browns Cinema & Bar
18 Buckingham StA boutique cinema well worth a visit. Movies are shown in a quaint setting. There is an interval during showings, so be sure to order your cheese board and wine at the beginning to ensure you have a half time snack.
You may have heard on the grape vine but Queenstown is kind of famous for people jumping off sound structures with nothing but an elastic band tied to their feet. You only live once.
84 locals recommend
AJ Hackett Bungy
Camp StreetYou may have heard on the grape vine but Queenstown is kind of famous for people jumping off sound structures with nothing but an elastic band tied to their feet. You only live once.
Because you have always wanted to learn how to backflip. A perfect apres ski activity.
17 locals recommend
SITE Trampoline
Because you have always wanted to learn how to backflip. A perfect apres ski activity.
Game Over
14 Red Oaks DrGo karting, great group activity.
Make sure those Skis and boards are waxed. One of the top ski resorts in the southern hemisphere.
153 locals recommend
The Remarkables Ski Area
Make sure those Skis and boards are waxed. One of the top ski resorts in the southern hemisphere.
An easily accessible mountain for first time skiers or snowboards with great beginner terrain.
61 locals recommend
Coronet Peak
An easily accessible mountain for first time skiers or snowboards with great beginner terrain.
Think you have run out of terrain to ski or board, think again. The ultimate trill ride into the New Zealand back country.
Southern Lakes Heliski
64 Grant RdThink you have run out of terrain to ski or board, think again. The ultimate trill ride into the New Zealand back country.