Activities and Places of Interest
Magic scenery on the way to/from Glenorchy. Quaint township. Close to Routeburn Track and Dart River activities.
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Glenorchy
Magic scenery on the way to/from Glenorchy. Quaint township. Close to Routeburn Track and Dart River activities.
Historic Arrowtown, just 20 minutes from Queenstown.
Arrowtown is charming and quirky – a delightful gold rush village nestled below the beautiful peaks that surround the sparkling Arrow River.
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Arrowtown
Historic Arrowtown, just 20 minutes from Queenstown.
Arrowtown is charming and quirky – a delightful gold rush village nestled below the beautiful peaks that surround the sparkling Arrow River.
A beautiful mirror lake with a great walking track all the way around. Close to Amisfield Winery and Arakura Restaurant.
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Lake Hayes scenic spot
A beautiful mirror lake with a great walking track all the way around. Close to Amisfield Winery and Arakura Restaurant.
Wanaka, is about an hour's drive from Queenstown. It's the gateway to the Southern Alps' Mount Aspiring National Park, a wilderness of glaciers, beech forests and alpine lakes. Treble Cone and Cardrona ski resorts are near the park. Just outside the town is the outdoor maze and sculpture gallery of Puzzling World.
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Wanaka
Wanaka, is about an hour's drive from Queenstown. It's the gateway to the Southern Alps' Mount Aspiring National Park, a wilderness of glaciers, beech forests and alpine lakes. Treble Cone and Cardrona ski resorts are near the park. Just outside the town is the outdoor maze and sculpture gallery of Puzzling World.
Skippers Canyon is a historic and incredibly scenic gorge that spans across 22 kilometres (13.7 miles). It can be accessed from Queenstown through the same road that leads to the Coronet Peak ski field. Skippers Canyon is a popular stopover for heritage cruises, jet boating and bungee jumping.
Not for the faint hearted!
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Skippers Canyon
Skippers RoadSkippers Canyon is a historic and incredibly scenic gorge that spans across 22 kilometres (13.7 miles). It can be accessed from Queenstown through the same road that leads to the Coronet Peak ski field. Skippers Canyon is a popular stopover for heritage cruises, jet boating and bungee jumping.
Not for the faint hearted!
Gibbston Valley is one of the closest wineries to Queenstown. Its vineyards are perched up the rugged schist mountains near Kawarau Gorge. High altitudes and diversified climatic conditions allow Gibbston Valley to cultivate the Pinot Noir varietals the Central Otago region is famous for.
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Gibbston Valley
1820 State Hwy 6Gibbston Valley is one of the closest wineries to Queenstown. Its vineyards are perched up the rugged schist mountains near Kawarau Gorge. High altitudes and diversified climatic conditions allow Gibbston Valley to cultivate the Pinot Noir varietals the Central Otago region is famous for.
Amisfield Winery station
Great wine and food! Be sure to book!
Located at the gateway to Queenstown on State Highway 6 in Gibbston Valley. The Kawarau Bungy Centre is a 'must-visit' destination.
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AJ Hackett Bungy Ledge Bungy and Swing
Brecon StreetLocated at the gateway to Queenstown on State Highway 6 in Gibbston Valley. The Kawarau Bungy Centre is a 'must-visit' destination.
Why settle for one when you can have two? Nomad Safaris and Shotover Jet have combined to create the essential Queenstown experience.
An action filled 3-hour tour both on and in the water.
The trip features the full Shotover jet experience and a custom Nomad safaris 4WD off-road tour. Explore the abandoned gold mining area of the Arrow river with film locations from the 'Lord of the Rings'.
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Shotover Jet
3 Arthurs Point RdWhy settle for one when you can have two? Nomad Safaris and Shotover Jet have combined to create the essential Queenstown experience.
An action filled 3-hour tour both on and in the water.
The trip features the full Shotover jet experience and a custom Nomad safaris 4WD off-road tour. Explore the abandoned gold mining area of the Arrow river with film locations from the 'Lord of the Rings'.
Not for the faint hearted!
Expect sensory overload as your mind, body and soul fight against every natural self-preserving urge. The challenge is immense.
Harnessed by space age materials to an experienced qualified jumpmaster, you step out of that aircraft door and for some 60 seconds you plummet toward the ground at 200kph - terminal velocity.
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Nzone Skydive Queenstown
35 Shotover StNot for the faint hearted!
Expect sensory overload as your mind, body and soul fight against every natural self-preserving urge. The challenge is immense.
Harnessed by space age materials to an experienced qualified jumpmaster, you step out of that aircraft door and for some 60 seconds you plummet toward the ground at 200kph - terminal velocity.
With the capability to fly up to 3 people per flight and up to 12 people every hour; flight options can be catered to your needs.
Go solo, Tandem or Triple flights. Private charter trips are also available on request.
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Queenstown Paraflights
1 Marine ParadeWith the capability to fly up to 3 people per flight and up to 12 people every hour; flight options can be catered to your needs.
Go solo, Tandem or Triple flights. Private charter trips are also available on request.
Experience the best of Queenstown through a wide range of activities from vintage steamship cruises, restaurant dining to white water rafting. Check out their website for all the fabulous activities on offer.
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Real Journeys Visitor Center
88 Rees StExperience the best of Queenstown through a wide range of activities from vintage steamship cruises, restaurant dining to white water rafting. Check out their website for all the fabulous activities on offer.
Exhibitions of fine and contemporary art by new and established New Zealand & international artists.
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Central Art Gallery Queenstown-Julia Milley
71 Beach StExhibitions of fine and contemporary art by new and established New Zealand & international artists.
The Queenstown Arts Centre is a vibrant, community Art space, in the heart of Queenstown.
Housed in the old High School classrooms, on the corner of Ballarat and Stanley Street, it is the hub of Visual Arts activity.
See Artists in their studio spaces who you can visit.
The long corridor adjoining the studios is lined with the artworks created by the studio artists and other local artists for you to peruse and purchase.
Queenstown Arts Centre
48 Stanley StThe Queenstown Arts Centre is a vibrant, community Art space, in the heart of Queenstown.
Housed in the old High School classrooms, on the corner of Ballarat and Stanley Street, it is the hub of Visual Arts activity.
See Artists in their studio spaces who you can visit.
The long corridor adjoining the studios is lined with the artworks created by the studio artists and other local artists for you to peruse and purchase.
From an elegant and sophisticated historic cottage on the waterfront and an Exclusive Exhibition Space in the Eichardt’s building, Artbay Gallery houses work from master landscape artists through to contemporary fine art and sculpture.
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Artbay Gallery
13 Marine ParadeFrom an elegant and sophisticated historic cottage on the waterfront and an Exclusive Exhibition Space in the Eichardt’s building, Artbay Gallery houses work from master landscape artists through to contemporary fine art and sculpture.
International multi award winning photographer, Stephan Romer brings the Worlds Landscape to us as we've rarely seen before. Recently awarded with the title New Zealand's Landscape Photographer of the year 2019, Stephan has an original and gentle approach to capturing the poetry of this landscape, bringing a powerful intimacy to the beauty of our wilderness.
Romer Gallery
15 Earl StInternational multi award winning photographer, Stephan Romer brings the Worlds Landscape to us as we've rarely seen before. Recently awarded with the title New Zealand's Landscape Photographer of the year 2019, Stephan has an original and gentle approach to capturing the poetry of this landscape, bringing a powerful intimacy to the beauty of our wilderness.
Favourite Eating Spots
If you want to sample the best burgers in the world, then you must go to Fergburger! The atmosphere is fantastic, cool music playing and a random mix of cultures fusing together in a line for a common cause, eating a burger! A must do!
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Fergburger
42 Shotover StIf you want to sample the best burgers in the world, then you must go to Fergburger! The atmosphere is fantastic, cool music playing and a random mix of cultures fusing together in a line for a common cause, eating a burger! A must do!
If you love Italian, you can't go past Farelli's!
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Farelli's Trattoria
88 Beach StIf you love Italian, you can't go past Farelli's!
This is a great place for pizza! Freshly baked bread is available and comes to the table piping hot. Great pasta dishes too!
The atmosphere is rustic and cosy especially in the winter with the open fire.
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The Cow
Cow LaneThis is a great place for pizza! Freshly baked bread is available and comes to the table piping hot. Great pasta dishes too!
The atmosphere is rustic and cosy especially in the winter with the open fire.
A cosmopolitan bistro and watering hole with stylish decor turning out upmarket meat and seafood dishes.
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Ivy & Lola's Kitchen & Bar
88 Beach StA cosmopolitan bistro and watering hole with stylish decor turning out upmarket meat and seafood dishes.
A mix of both Pacifica and Asian style, blending the two cultures aims to create a style and feel that is called "Polynasia". The dishes are unique and full of flavour. Highly recommend!
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Blue Kanu
16 Church StA mix of both Pacifica and Asian style, blending the two cultures aims to create a style and feel that is called "Polynasia". The dishes are unique and full of flavour. Highly recommend!
There is no better place to sample the excellent local produce than the True South Dining Room. The award-winning restaurant is at the Rees Hotel, right next door!
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True South Dining Room
377 Frankton RdThere is no better place to sample the excellent local produce than the True South Dining Room. The award-winning restaurant is at the Rees Hotel, right next door!
The Steakhouse to end all arguments!
Jervois Steakhouse is an authentic and premium steakhouse, and makes no apologies for unashamedly celebrating a love of meat.
This place offers great service, excellent local and international meat to the highest order!
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Jervois Steak House
8 Duke StThe Steakhouse to end all arguments!
Jervois Steakhouse is an authentic and premium steakhouse, and makes no apologies for unashamedly celebrating a love of meat.
This place offers great service, excellent local and international meat to the highest order!
Located in Queenstown's historic Archer's Cottage with spectacular lake views and signature roaring log fires inside and out. Botswana Butchery is one of Queenstown's most stylish restaurants. You must book!
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Botswana Butchery
17 Marine ParadeLocated in Queenstown's historic Archer's Cottage with spectacular lake views and signature roaring log fires inside and out. Botswana Butchery is one of Queenstown's most stylish restaurants. You must book!
Great steak, ribs and good service, moderately priced.
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Flame Bar & Grill
88 Beach StGreat steak, ribs and good service, moderately priced.
Sumptuous food with great views of the lake!
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The Grille by Eichardt's
9 Marine ParadeSumptuous food with great views of the lake!
Highly recommend! If you like Asian fusion, you won't be disappointed. As this is a popular new restaurant, I suggest you make a booking in plenty of time!
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White & Wong's Queenstown
59 Beach StHighly recommend! If you like Asian fusion, you won't be disappointed. As this is a popular new restaurant, I suggest you make a booking in plenty of time!
A great spot for tasty Asian inspired food.
Please note, they do not take reservations.
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Madam Woo
Ballarat StreetA great spot for tasty Asian inspired food.
Please note, they do not take reservations.
If you enjoy seafood, this is the place to go.
The setting is casual.
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Fishbone Bar & Grill
7 Beach StIf you enjoy seafood, this is the place to go.
The setting is casual.
Bespoke is a great cafe for breakfast or lunch. If you are health conscious or have special dietry needs this is the place to go. The menu is where Bespoke truly lives up to its name – a carefully crafted menu that speaks to health and wellbeing with no compromise on flavour. They use fresh, unprocessed and local produce where possible.
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Bespoke Kitchen
9 Isle StBespoke is a great cafe for breakfast or lunch. If you are health conscious or have special dietry needs this is the place to go. The menu is where Bespoke truly lives up to its name – a carefully crafted menu that speaks to health and wellbeing with no compromise on flavour. They use fresh, unprocessed and local produce where possible.
A modern light-filled eatery tucked away in the centre of Queenstown. Rātā creates a genuine dining experience featuring well balanced and inspired New Zealand cuisine.
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Rata
43 Ballarat StreetA modern light-filled eatery tucked away in the centre of Queenstown. Rātā creates a genuine dining experience featuring well balanced and inspired New Zealand cuisine.
For the Necessities
Located near the Airport in the Remarkables Park shopping centre. Ample parking and a clean, fresh shopping environment.
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New World Supermarket
12 Hawthorne DrLocated near the Airport in the Remarkables Park shopping centre. Ample parking and a clean, fresh shopping environment.
The Queenstown supermarket is where the locals shop. Shop here for quality fresh produce. Stop by for lunch too!
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Raeward Fresh Queenstown
53 Robins RdThe Queenstown supermarket is where the locals shop. Shop here for quality fresh produce. Stop by for lunch too!
A smaller supermarket located in the centre of town.
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Four Square Alpine
Shotover StreetA smaller supermarket located in the centre of town.
For a little spoiling!
Onsen Hot Pools is located high on a cliffside overlooking the magnificent Shotover River canyon, providing views over breathtaking Alpine scenery and the perfect vantage point to watch the Shotover jet jetboats on the river below.
Onsen Hot Pools are hot and steamy on snowy days, warm and sheltered on rainy days, cool and shady on sunny days, and simply magical in the evenings! Each pool room can accommodate up to four adults are are perfect for individuals, couples, families and friends.
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Onsen Hot Pools
162 Arthurs Point RdOnsen Hot Pools is located high on a cliffside overlooking the magnificent Shotover River canyon, providing views over breathtaking Alpine scenery and the perfect vantage point to watch the Shotover jet jetboats on the river below.
Onsen Hot Pools are hot and steamy on snowy days, warm and sheltered on rainy days, cool and shady on sunny days, and simply magical in the evenings! Each pool room can accommodate up to four adults are are perfect for individuals, couples, families and friends.
Conveniently located in the historic Mountaineer complex in central Queenstown. Hush Spa and Salon combine an exclusive range of hair and beauty services designed to revive, revamp and restore.
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Forme Spa Queenstown
32 Rees StConveniently located in the historic Mountaineer complex in central Queenstown. Hush Spa and Salon combine an exclusive range of hair and beauty services designed to revive, revamp and restore.
Conveniently located in the heart of Queenstown. Body Sanctum is one of Queenstown's largest and most established Day Spa's.
Staff are expertly trained in providing a range of luxurious treatments including facials, body treatments, manicures, pedicures and of course the best massages in town.
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Body Sanctum Massage & Day Spa
10 Athol StConveniently located in the heart of Queenstown. Body Sanctum is one of Queenstown's largest and most established Day Spa's.
Staff are expertly trained in providing a range of luxurious treatments including facials, body treatments, manicures, pedicures and of course the best massages in town.
Walking and Hiking Enthusiasts
Ben Lomond is a challenging climb which towers above Queenstown. Starting from the top of the Skyline Gondola will save a 400 metre vertical climb.
The effort is well rewarded with panoramic views over Queenstown.
Ben Lomond Track
Ben Lomond TrackBen Lomond is a challenging climb which towers above Queenstown. Starting from the top of the Skyline Gondola will save a 400 metre vertical climb.
The effort is well rewarded with panoramic views over Queenstown.
Stroll, walk, run or cycle around the mirror lake surrounded by spectacular mountains, also home to a healthy population of Australasian crested grebe.
2-3 hour walk depending on pace.
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Lake Hayes scenic spot
Stroll, walk, run or cycle around the mirror lake surrounded by spectacular mountains, also home to a healthy population of Australasian crested grebe.
2-3 hour walk depending on pace.
Nestled amongst beech forrest, deep clear pools flowing into the river offer a moment of tranquility. It's an easy walk, one hour round trip.
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Blue Pools Track
Blue Pools TrackNestled amongst beech forrest, deep clear pools flowing into the river offer a moment of tranquility. It's an easy walk, one hour round trip.
Go to the Department of Conservation site at
doc.govt.nz
to find out about great walks and tramps around the Otago region.
There is so much choice and far too numerous to list!
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Queenstown Trail
160 Gorge RdGo to the Department of Conservation site at
doc.govt.nz
to find out about great walks and tramps around the Otago region.
There is so much choice and far too numerous to list!
If you are interested in biking, there are numerous places to hire bikes. Arrowtown and Queenstown cater for all enthusiasts.
Go to this site for information about where to go for all levels:
queenstownnz.co.nz
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Arrowtown Bike Hire
59 Buckingham StIf you are interested in biking, there are numerous places to hire bikes. Arrowtown and Queenstown cater for all enthusiasts.
Go to this site for information about where to go for all levels:
queenstownnz.co.nz