Sarah's Guidebook
Food: brunch/lunch/coffee
Your local ‘go to’ for epic coffee, brunch and a drink in the sunny courtyard. 5 min walk.
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10 locals recommend
11th Avenue by Frank's
25 Eleventh AvenueYour local ‘go to’ for epic coffee, brunch and a drink in the sunny courtyard. 5 min walk.
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Fantastic food in a fab location on the lakefront, epic views across to the Remarks.
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103 locals recommend
The Boatshed Cafe
847 Frankton RdFantastic food in a fab location on the lakefront, epic views across to the Remarks.
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Frank's Eatery
24 Hawthorne DrBest for brunch, lunch and coffee.
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Fergburger is a famous Queenstown 'Must Do'!Operating since 2001 it has been a favourite by locals and visitors alike.
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280 locals recommend
Fergburger
42 Shotover StFergburger is a famous Queenstown 'Must Do'!Operating since 2001 it has been a favourite by locals and visitors alike.
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Situated next to the Arrow River Reserve, The Dishery is the perfect when visiting Arrowtown. Garden and indoor seating. Best for brunch and lunch.
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8 locals recommend
The Dishery Restaurant
4 Buckingham StreetSituated next to the Arrow River Reserve, The Dishery is the perfect when visiting Arrowtown. Garden and indoor seating. Best for brunch and lunch.
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Best fish n chips in town located right on Queenstown Bay - the perfect spot to enjoy them.
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15 locals recommend
Erik's Fish and Chips
150 Frankton-Ladies Mile HwyBest fish n chips in town located right on Queenstown Bay - the perfect spot to enjoy them.
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Best for brunch and lunch. Cabinet full of delicious food and sweet treats.
204 locals recommend
Bespoke Kitchen
9 Isle StBest for brunch and lunch. Cabinet full of delicious food and sweet treats.
Yonder
14 Church StA favourite for Queenstown locals.
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The cinnamon scrolls here are 👌🏼
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50 locals recommend
Provisions of Arrowtown
65 Buckingham StThe cinnamon scrolls here are 👌🏼
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Arrowtown Bakery And Cafe
14 Buckingham StThe BEST pies!
The Meat Preachers
19 Grant RdSkiing/snowboarding
Coronet Peak Ski Area
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The Remarkables Ski Area
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Cardrona Alpine Resort
Cardrona Valley RdInsta: cardronanz
Small Planet Sports
15-17 Shotover StBrowns Ski Shop
39 Shotover StSki and snowboard gear hire as well as a great range for purchase.
Located at Five Mile Shopping Centre.
BaseNZ Queenstown
19 Grant RoadSki and snowboard gear hire as well as a great range for purchase.
Located at Five Mile Shopping Centre.
Treble Cone Ski Area
Mt Aspiring RoadAprès/bars/pubs/breweries/cocktails
Best cocktails in downtown QT with live local music.
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70 locals recommend
Little Blackwood
88 Beach StBest cocktails in downtown QT with live local music.
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The best selection of locally crafted beers. Located at Shotover Jet. Courtesy van to/from Shotover Country on Friday evenings. Call to book.
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27 locals recommend
Canyon Brewing
1 Arthurs Point RdThe best selection of locally crafted beers. Located at Shotover Jet. Courtesy van to/from Shotover Country on Friday evenings. Call to book.
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Located in Arthurs Point at the base of Coronet. Perfect location for a Après! Outdoor fires and they serve mulled wine and ginger beer in the winter.
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11 locals recommend
Cargo Taproom + Beer Garden & Cargo Cafe
172 Arthurs Point RdLocated in Arthurs Point at the base of Coronet. Perfect location for a Après! Outdoor fires and they serve mulled wine and ginger beer in the winter.
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You can’t go past Cardrona Hotel after a day up the mountain at Cardies.
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91 locals recommend
Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona Valley RoadYou can’t go past Cardrona Hotel after a day up the mountain at Cardies.
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Located at Frankton Marina. A fave with the locals.
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15 locals recommend
Altitude Brewing
827 Frankton RdLocated at Frankton Marina. A fave with the locals.
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The Locker Room Sports Bar
10 Brecon StreetBest pub in time for watching sport 🏉
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The Fork And Tap
51 Buckingham StArrowtown local!
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Gibbston Tavern
8 Coal Pit RdInsta: gibbstontavern
Cute little bar serving epic cocktails, and an open fire.
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26 locals recommend
Bardeaux
Cute little bar serving epic cocktails, and an open fire.
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Perky's Floating Bar And Coffee Shop
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Smiths Craft Beer House
53 Shotover StInsta: smithscraftbeer
The Blue Door Arrowtown
18 Buckingham StInsta: thebluedoornz
Bannockburn Hotel - Wine Country Restaurant & Bar
420 Bannockburn RdInsta: bannockburnhotel
Fergburger
42 Shotover StInsta: fergsbarqueenstown
Cargo Brewery at Waitiri Creek
172 Gibbston ValleyGin Garden
Shopping
Remarkables Market
23 Hawthorne DrInsta: remarkables_market
For the kids
Chipmunks Playland and Cafe Queenstown
15 Red Oaks DrHanleys Farm, Jack Hanley Dr (playground)
Walter Peak High Country Farm - RealNZ
88 Beach StreetPumptrack
Cookie Time
18 Camp StIce skating and ice bumper cars.
Also home to the SlyCity Stampede who play in the National Men’s ice Hockey League - and are pretty good! If there a game on (winter only) def recommend!
https://www.skycitystampede.com
43 locals recommend
Queenstown Ice Arena
29 Park StIce skating and ice bumper cars.
Also home to the SlyCity Stampede who play in the National Men’s ice Hockey League - and are pretty good! If there a game on (winter only) def recommend!
https://www.skycitystampede.com
Deer Park Heights Queenstown
432 Peninsula RdKingpin Queenstown
35 Brecon StreetDorothy Browns Cinema & Bar
18 Buckingham StFun to stop by with the kids and watch people bunny off the epic viewing platform.
Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge
Fun to stop by with the kids and watch people bunny off the epic viewing platform.
Outdoor Mini Golf
34 Brecon StSkyline Luge
Pamper
Onsen Hot Pools
162 Arthurs Point Rd
City Cave Queenstown
12 Hawthorne DriveHilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
79 Peninsula RdDriftaway, the new camp located on Frankton Lakefront, have amazing hot tubs. Sit back, and soak in the incredible lake and mountain views in your very own private hot tub. A good alternative to Onsen in Arthurs Point, which is usually booked out weeks in advance.
Driftaway Queenstown
Driftaway, the new camp located on Frankton Lakefront, have amazing hot tubs. Sit back, and soak in the incredible lake and mountain views in your very own private hot tub. A good alternative to Onsen in Arthurs Point, which is usually booked out weeks in advance.
Adventure
Shotover Jet
3 Arthurs Point RdOxbow Adventure Co
2696 Gibbston ValleyiFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown
27 Brecon St
Shotover Canyon Swing
Bungy and swing - best of both!
Shotover Canyon Swing & Canyon Fox
34 Shotover StAJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre