Rob 's & Annie's recommendations
Food
Here some of our favorite restaurants in Queenstown.
Winnies
7-9 The MallBest Pizzas in town!
Coyote Grill
66 Shotover StDelicious Mexican Food and absolutely amazing service!
Fergburger
42 Shotover StSimply legendary ;)
The Walter Peak farm is located on the other side of Lake Wakatipu and offers an all-you-can-eat 5-star-buffet. Book your dinner with Real Journeys. It's a bit pricy but a must-do for everyone who wants to experience some of the best local products or have a romantic time.
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I-Walter Peak Farm
1 Mount Nicholas Beach Bay RdThe Walter Peak farm is located on the other side of Lake Wakatipu and offers an all-you-can-eat 5-star-buffet. Book your dinner with Real Journeys. It's a bit pricy but a must-do for everyone who wants to experience some of the best local products or have a romantic time.
Hikes
Best hikes from easy to challenging.
Ben Lomond Track
Ben Lomond TrackA challenging track (3-4h until Ben Lomond Saddle and 6-8h until Summit)
Wanaka
Isthmus Track (Wanaka, 5-7h)
Arrowtown
Big Hill Track (Arrowtown, 8h)
Lake Alta
Easy uphill hike (1.5h)
Bob's Cove Track
1246 Glenorchy-Queenstown RdEasy track: Bob's Cove Track (40min)
Moke Lake Track
Easy: Moke Lake Loop (2-3h)
Glenorchy Walkway
Glenorchy WalkwayFlat and easy, stunning views (40min)
Mount Creighton
Moderate: Mt. Crichton Loop Track (2-4h)
Queenstown Hill Walking Track
58 Belfast TerraceModerate: Queenstown Hill (3h)
The Remarkables Lookout (3h, starting at Remarkables Ski Field)
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Isakhiwo seSki Area seRemarkables
The Remarkables Lookout (3h, starting at Remarkables Ski Field)
Roys Peak
Moderate-Challenging track in Wanaka (5-6h)
Shopping
FreshChoice Queenstown
64 Gorge Rd5-10min drive from our House
PAK'nSAVE Queenstown
302 Hawthorne Dr15-20min drive from our house
Countdown Queenstown
30 Grant Rd15-20min drive from our house
Four Square Alpine
Shotover StreetVery expensive, in town center
Fuel
Caltex - Queenstown
43-45 Gorge RdZ - Queenstown - Service Station
846 Frankton RdActivities
Our recommendations for half-day/day trips
Drive to Glenorchy - Glenorchy waterfront - have a yummy venison pie at local pub- Glenorchy walk (very easy) - visit the Rees Valley (Lord of the Rings location) - go further to Kinloch (scenic road) and have a beer in the Cafe at the lake shore, in Glenorchy you could do a jet boat ride with Dart River Jet boats
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Glenorchy
Drive to Glenorchy - Glenorchy waterfront - have a yummy venison pie at local pub- Glenorchy walk (very easy) - visit the Rees Valley (Lord of the Rings location) - go further to Kinloch (scenic road) and have a beer in the Cafe at the lake shore, in Glenorchy you could do a jet boat ride with Dart River Jet boats
visit Arrowtown - visit the old Chinese settlement - rent an e-bike (at "Better by bike") and ride to wine tastings in Gibston Valley, some of the best NZ wines and absolutely stunning route that leads you there
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Arrowtown
visit Arrowtown - visit the old Chinese settlement - rent an e-bike (at "Better by bike") and ride to wine tastings in Gibston Valley, some of the best NZ wines and absolutely stunning route that leads you there
If you want to relax a bit book a hot pool at Onsen Pools, lovely atmosphere and great views from the pools.
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Onsen Hot Pools
162 Arthurs Point RdIf you want to relax a bit book a hot pool at Onsen Pools, lovely atmosphere and great views from the pools.
Go to Wanaka over Cardrona, enjoy the views from the Crown Range, stop at the historical Cardrona Hotel - in Wanaka visit the famous Wanaka Tree for a photo - walk Roy's Peak or our favorite the Isthmus Track, have a rewarding Burger at Red Star Burger Bar
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Wanaka
Go to Wanaka over Cardrona, enjoy the views from the Crown Range, stop at the historical Cardrona Hotel - in Wanaka visit the famous Wanaka Tree for a photo - walk Roy's Peak or our favorite the Isthmus Track, have a rewarding Burger at Red Star Burger Bar
Visit Mount Cook, on your way stop at Fresh Water Salmon Farm near Twizel and have some amazing fresh sashimi, at Mount Cook do the Hooker Valley Track
Mount Cook
Visit Mount Cook, on your way stop at Fresh Water Salmon Farm near Twizel and have some amazing fresh sashimi, at Mount Cook do the Hooker Valley Track
You could also go to Milford Sound (NZs most beautiful Fjordland) , but please be aware that it's 4hours drive one way from Queenstown. So, it's gonna be a day trip with a lot of driving but also plenty to see and photograph on your way.
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Milford Sound
You could also go to Milford Sound (NZs most beautiful Fjordland) , but please be aware that it's 4hours drive one way from Queenstown. So, it's gonna be a day trip with a lot of driving but also plenty to see and photograph on your way.