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Parks & Nature
Walk around the lake in 2 hours! On calm days it's reflecting the mountains around. Gorgeous in autumn too!
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Lake Hayes
Walk around the lake in 2 hours! On calm days it's reflecting the mountains around. Gorgeous in autumn too!
Nice easy loop track 1.5 hours or so. Good views of Queenstown & surrounds
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Queenstown Hill Walking Track
58 Belfast TerraceNice easy loop track 1.5 hours or so. Good views of Queenstown & surrounds
Hike up to the top of Ben Lomond for spectacular views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps.
You can either start from the bottom at the base of the Gondola, or take the Gondola up to save you ca. 1 hour each way (but it costs you $40 pp return).
Total from bottom: 6-8 hours
Total from top of Gondola: 4-6 hours
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Ben Lomond Track
Ben Lomond TrackHike up to the top of Ben Lomond for spectacular views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps.
You can either start from the bottom at the base of the Gondola, or take the Gondola up to save you ca. 1 hour each way (but it costs you $40 pp return).
Total from bottom: 6-8 hours
Total from top of Gondola: 4-6 hours
Our favourite quick picnic walk with gorgeous views! In 20 mins you're on top of Bob's Knob and taking photos of the peninsula you're on.
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Bob's Cove Track
1246 Glenorchy-Queenstown RdOur favourite quick picnic walk with gorgeous views! In 20 mins you're on top of Bob's Knob and taking photos of the peninsula you're on.
This track actually goes all the way up and over the Remarkables, but you can keep it short and sweet by just going as far as the plateau where you can have a picnic and watch the rock climbers do some hard work. It's relatively steep, but it only takes about an hour to get there, and the views are very rewarding.
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Wye Creek Track
This track actually goes all the way up and over the Remarkables, but you can keep it short and sweet by just going as far as the plateau where you can have a picnic and watch the rock climbers do some hard work. It's relatively steep, but it only takes about an hour to get there, and the views are very rewarding.
Arts & Culture
Arrowtown looks like it came from a Western, but then a lot more charming. Visit the Chinese settlement village and learn about the gold rush times.
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Arrowtown
Arrowtown looks like it came from a Western, but then a lot more charming. Visit the Chinese settlement village and learn about the gold rush times.
Essentials
PAK'nSAVE Queenstown
302 Hawthorne DrEntertainment & Activities
Because everybody has to do a skydive at least once in their lives, and this is one of the most spectacular places on earth to do it!
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Nzone Skydive Queenstown
35 Shotover StBecause everybody has to do a skydive at least once in their lives, and this is one of the most spectacular places on earth to do it!
The Queenstown Trail is a cycle trail that goes around Arrowtown, Gibbston Valley and Queenstown. It passes along the Shotover river not far from our house.
Check out https://queenstowntrail.co.nz/ for more information.
We've got some simple bikes for hire if you're keen!
Queenstown Trail
The Queenstown Trail is a cycle trail that goes around Arrowtown, Gibbston Valley and Queenstown. It passes along the Shotover river not far from our house.
Check out https://queenstowntrail.co.nz/ for more information.
We've got some simple bikes for hire if you're keen!
Food Scene
Closest place to go for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks - and a favourite with the locals!
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The Hayes
1 Onslow RdClosest place to go for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks - and a favourite with the locals!
Tucked away in the picturesque Arrowntown, this is Linde's favourite place for brunch. They offer a variety of dishes, from smashed avocado on toast to Japanese pancakes and fish tacos! All delicious.
They also serve mimosas and Bloody Mary's, for a boozy brunch :)
Open until 3pm, can get quite busy.
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The Chop Shop
Arrow LaneTucked away in the picturesque Arrowntown, this is Linde's favourite place for brunch. They offer a variety of dishes, from smashed avocado on toast to Japanese pancakes and fish tacos! All delicious.
They also serve mimosas and Bloody Mary's, for a boozy brunch :)
Open until 3pm, can get quite busy.
If you've researched Queenstown at all - you will have heard about Fergburger! Infamous for it's queues, our insider tip is to call and order instead of standing in line for an hour. Sometimes you may need to call 20 times until you get through, but it's worth it!
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Fergburger
42 Shotover StIf you've researched Queenstown at all - you will have heard about Fergburger! Infamous for it's queues, our insider tip is to call and order instead of standing in line for an hour. Sometimes you may need to call 20 times until you get through, but it's worth it!
Getting Around
Stalker Rd, Lower Shotover station
bus stop
Drinks & Nightlife
Looks like an ordinary pub, but has a nice roof terrace which is pretty sweet for an afternoon beer in the sun.
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Surreal Bar & Restaurant
7 Rees StLooks like an ordinary pub, but has a nice roof terrace which is pretty sweet for an afternoon beer in the sun.