Food Scene
These are some of my personal favourites; they tend to be more casual and easier on the wallet :)
It's right on the Lake yet cosy in Winter, fabulous brunch items and locally raosted coffee.
10 minutes walk from the Studio along the lake towards Frankton.
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The Boatshed Cafe
847 Frankton RdIt's right on the Lake yet cosy in Winter, fabulous brunch items and locally raosted coffee.
10 minutes walk from the Studio along the lake towards Frankton.
Great food options - menu and cabinet food.
Excellent for vegans
It gets busy but staff float and will help you secure a table
Tables outside
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Vudu Cafe
16 Rees StGreat food options - menu and cabinet food.
Excellent for vegans
It gets busy but staff float and will help you secure a table
Tables outside
Great food options - menu and cabinet food.
Excellent for vegans
It gets busy but staff float and will help you secure a table
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Bespoke Kitchen
9 Isle StGreat food options - menu and cabinet food.
Excellent for vegans
It gets busy but staff float and will help you secure a table
A QT institution. Fabulous pizza and pasta. Roaring fire in winter.
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The Cow
Cow LaneA QT institution. Fabulous pizza and pasta. Roaring fire in winter.
10 minutes walk to fine dining. Locally sourced produce. Vegan friendly.
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Sherwood Queenstown
554 Frankton Rd10 minutes walk to fine dining. Locally sourced produce. Vegan friendly.
Open all day. High quality food. Suitable for vegetarians/vegan
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Yonder
14 Church StOpen all day. High quality food. Suitable for vegetarians/vegan
Authentic French bakery, with excellent baguette, croissant and patisserie. Good for sandwiches and coffee. Worth a visit. Currently take away only.
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Ma Boulangerie
12 Hawthorne DrAuthentic French bakery, with excellent baguette, croissant and patisserie. Good for sandwiches and coffee. Worth a visit. Currently take away only.
Fine dining accompanied by fine wines
Trust the chef is a great way to go; wine tasting menu can be shared by two people
Suitable for vegetarians
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Amisfield Winery station
Fine dining accompanied by fine wines
Trust the chef is a great way to go; wine tasting menu can be shared by two people
Suitable for vegetarians
Great coffee, delicious Kiwi baked goods and fast friendly service from this coffee cart. Also in Queenstown.
Life's A Grind Espresso Frankton
12 McBride StreetGreat coffee, delicious Kiwi baked goods and fast friendly service from this coffee cart. Also in Queenstown.
Great coffee, delicious Kiwi baked goods and fast friendly service from this coffee cart. Also in Frankton.
Life's a Grind
58 Stanley StGreat coffee, delicious Kiwi baked goods and fast friendly service from this coffee cart. Also in Frankton.
Upbeat casual Japanese restaurant that focuses on dishes from the Osaka region. Great service. Easy parking outside at the Five Mile Centre. Tanoshi is next to the entrance of the Sudima hotel.
Tanoshi Five Mile
20 Grant RoadUpbeat casual Japanese restaurant that focuses on dishes from the Osaka region. Great service. Easy parking outside at the Five Mile Centre. Tanoshi is next to the entrance of the Sudima hotel.
Wide variety of local produce, food trucks and artisan/craft items.
Come here for the freshest strawberries and raspberries in summer.
Operates late October to mid April on Satursday. Also some Saturdays in July
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Remarkables Market
23 Hawthorne DrWide variety of local produce, food trucks and artisan/craft items.
Come here for the freshest strawberries and raspberries in summer.
Operates late October to mid April on Satursday. Also some Saturdays in July
Exceptional waterfront bar right on the lake in Queenstown Bay. You can bring your own food.
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Perky's Floating Bar And Coffee Shop
Exceptional waterfront bar right on the lake in Queenstown Bay. You can bring your own food.
Bread by European Bakery
12 McBride StreetFantastic bread, bagels and doughnuts, baked daily.
Harbour Fish
9 McBride StExceptional fishmonger with a seafood deli cabinet for picnics.
Popular local craft brewery along the lake; outside seating with a food truck each weekend.
15 minutes walk from the Studio along the lakeside Frankton Track
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Altitude Brewing
827 Frankton RdPopular local craft brewery along the lake; outside seating with a food truck each weekend.
15 minutes walk from the Studio along the lakeside Frankton Track
Popular local pub with quality pub food. 25 minutes walk from the Studio along the Frankton Track
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Frankton Arm Tavern
14 Yewlett CresPopular local pub with quality pub food. 25 minutes walk from the Studio along the Frankton Track
Sightseeing
Packed with history with a diverse food scene and boutique retail stores
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Arrowtown
Packed with history with a diverse food scene and boutique retail stores
The epic 45 minute drive to Glenorchy is part of the experience. Pull over on the road on the way there to take photos at Bennetts Bluff (car park, toilets and look out)
The Millenium Walkway is a gentle scenic walk.
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Glenorchy
The epic 45 minute drive to Glenorchy is part of the experience. Pull over on the road on the way there to take photos at Bennetts Bluff (car park, toilets and look out)
The Millenium Walkway is a gentle scenic walk.
Moke Lake Loop Track
Moke Lake Loop TrackGreat place for a picnic. Fantastic 2-3 hour walking track.
A moderate 1 hour hike from the town centre with spectacular views from the top
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Queenstown Hill Walking Track
58 Belfast TerraceA moderate 1 hour hike from the town centre with spectacular views from the top
Experiences
This Onsen experience is very popular with my guests. Book ahead.
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Onsen Hot Pools
162 Arthurs Point RdThis Onsen experience is very popular with my guests. Book ahead.
Drink in the views down the Frankton Arm of Lake Wakatipu. Shingle beach with jetties, barbeque facilities and public toilets.
20 minutes walk from the studio along the Frankton Track
Frankton Beach
Drink in the views down the Frankton Arm of Lake Wakatipu. Shingle beach with jetties, barbeque facilities and public toilets.
20 minutes walk from the studio along the Frankton Track