Donna’s & Simon's guidebook
Sightseeing
Arrowtown is a old gold mining settlement in the year 1862, gold was discovered in the Arrow River recently this year 2022. you need to check out The Gold Shop.
Also Arrowtown has a wonderful legacy in terms of it's build heritage. Around 60 cottages , shops, churches and the Chinese Settlement still remain from gold mining period.
Arrowtown Information Center
49 Buckingham StArrowtown is a old gold mining settlement in the year 1862, gold was discovered in the Arrow River recently this year 2022. you need to check out The Gold Shop.
Also Arrowtown has a wonderful legacy in terms of it's build heritage. Around 60 cottages , shops, churches and the Chinese Settlement still remain from gold mining period.
Winter season for sking & snow boarding from June - October
Always a great panoramic view from Coronet -
night sking & snowboarding - Wed, Fri & Sat evening
from 4pm -9pm.
133 locals recommend
Coronet Peak Ski Area
Winter season for sking & snow boarding from June - October
Always a great panoramic view from Coronet -
night sking & snowboarding - Wed, Fri & Sat evening
from 4pm -9pm.
Queenstown has the most amasing view from the basket,
it is a 500-metre climb through the pine trees to the summit of TeTapu-nui (mountain of intense sacredness).
155 locals recommend
Queenstown Hill Walking Track
58 Belfast TerraceQueenstown has the most amasing view from the basket,
it is a 500-metre climb through the pine trees to the summit of TeTapu-nui (mountain of intense sacredness).
The TSS Earnslaw is a 1912 Edwardian twin screw steamer based on Lake Wakatipu . It is one of New Zealand's original tourist attractions.
6 locals recommend
TSS Earnslaw - RealNZ
Beach StreetThe TSS Earnslaw is a 1912 Edwardian twin screw steamer based on Lake Wakatipu . It is one of New Zealand's original tourist attractions.
Incredibly The Million Dollar Cruise is one of the most affordable activities in Queenstown. Cruising over pure crystal clear waters to the Kawarau Falls Hisoric Dam and Willow Islands at the end of the lake, a 90-minute journey.
10 locals recommend
Million Dollar Queenstown Cruise
50 Beach StIncredibly The Million Dollar Cruise is one of the most affordable activities in Queenstown. Cruising over pure crystal clear waters to the Kawarau Falls Hisoric Dam and Willow Islands at the end of the lake, a 90-minute journey.
Skyline Gondola ride is 450 metres above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob's Peak. The Gondola is the gateway for spectacular views & adventure.
Skyline provides - Luge Rides, Sightseeing, Dine in for buffet lunch or dinner.
Lots more to enjoy while you up at the Skyline.
192 locals recommend
Skyline Queenstown
53 Brecon StSkyline Gondola ride is 450 metres above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob's Peak. The Gondola is the gateway for spectacular views & adventure.
Skyline provides - Luge Rides, Sightseeing, Dine in for buffet lunch or dinner.
Lots more to enjoy while you up at the Skyline.
Explore Queenstown botancial gardens, with their rose garden and mature trees while walking along Lake Wakatipu, Distance 3.1 Km.
A great relaxing place to go for families needing to take a picnic or play Frisbee (disc), Bowls, Tennis, go on the Walking Track, Ice Skating, Segway Tour & Children's Playground.
28 locals recommend
Queenstown Gardens
Explore Queenstown botancial gardens, with their rose garden and mature trees while walking along Lake Wakatipu, Distance 3.1 Km.
A great relaxing place to go for families needing to take a picnic or play Frisbee (disc), Bowls, Tennis, go on the Walking Track, Ice Skating, Segway Tour & Children's Playground.
Explore the 5 acre oasis at the Kiwi Bird Life. A local family-owned and operated wildlife centre in Queenstown. You can experience kiwi encounter, Conservation Show & Audio Guide.
20 locals recommend
Kiwi Birdlife Park
51 Brecon StExplore the 5 acre oasis at the Kiwi Bird Life. A local family-owned and operated wildlife centre in Queenstown. You can experience kiwi encounter, Conservation Show & Audio Guide.
Locally base Info centre that can provide you with all your activities & travel plan .
Queenstown i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Locally base Info centre that can provide you with all your activities & travel plan .
City/town information
Skiing / Snow Boarding - Coronet Peak, Remarables, Cardrona Alpinr Resoart Snow Farm NZ & Triple Cone Ski Area.
Art Gallery - Central Art Gallery, Ivan Clarke Gallery, Artbay Gallery, Tim Wilson Gallery & Milford Galleries.
Cycling Trails - Queenstowns, Arrowtown, Jacks Point,
Gibbston Valley & Millbrook Resort.
Golfing - Kelvin Heights , Arrowtown, Millbrook Resort, The Hills & Jack Point.
Wine Tasting Tours - Amisfeild Winery, Akarua winery,
Wet Jackets Winery, Gibbston Valley Winery, Wine Trail Tours, Chard Farm, Kinross, Mt Rosa Winery, Peregrine Winery & Mt Difficulty.
E-Bike Trails - Arrowtown Hayes Loop, Queenstown Trails, Gibbons Valley, Dunstan Trail & Central Otago Rail Trail
Queenstown is classed as The Adventure Capital of the World.
Great Restaurants. NZ Best Restaurant of the Year Awards.
Amasing Cafes - NZ Best Cafe of the Year Award.
Great night life & Bars
95 locals recommend
Queenstown
Queenstown is classed as The Adventure Capital of the World.
Great Restaurants. NZ Best Restaurant of the Year Awards.
Amasing Cafes - NZ Best Cafe of the Year Award.
Great night life & Bars
Bar scene
Perky's Floating Bar is a warm and casual bar located in the central of Queenstown. They offer cozy indoor & outdoor space for visitors & locals to share a drink together. The surrounding offers a panoramic view of the mountains & Lake.
20 locals recommend
Perky's Floating Bar And Coffee Shop
Perky's Floating Bar is a warm and casual bar located in the central of Queenstown. They offer cozy indoor & outdoor space for visitors & locals to share a drink together. The surrounding offers a panoramic view of the mountains & Lake.
Art Gallery
Worth a brose whist in town to view some local comtemporary art. Very trendy collection of modern art & Sculptures in the front yard.
11 locals recommend
Artbay Gallery
13 Marine ParadeWorth a brose whist in town to view some local comtemporary art. Very trendy collection of modern art & Sculptures in the front yard.
Golfing
Millbrook is an award winning 5-star golf and lifestyle Resort. Home of the NZ Golf Open , Health & fitness Centre.
It is the perfect location to relax for a romantic weekend together. Recent Awards - 2022 World Luxury Golf Lifestyle Resort , 2021 Employment of the Year Award & many more awards in 2021
Millbrook Resort & Country Club
Millbrook is an award winning 5-star golf and lifestyle Resort. Home of the NZ Golf Open , Health & fitness Centre.
It is the perfect location to relax for a romantic weekend together. Recent Awards - 2022 World Luxury Golf Lifestyle Resort , 2021 Employment of the Year Award & many more awards in 2021
E- Bike Tours & Returns
Better by Bike offers premium bike hire with optional return shuttle. Ride at your leisure through some of the most stunning scenery in NZ. Enjoy your adventure rides to:
Gibbston Winery , Ride to Queenstown - Twin River Trail
Lake Hayes Loop via Milbrook. They provide a wide range
of bikes - Electric bikes with return shuttle from Queenstown & Mountain Bikes.
Better By Bike
4 Buckingham StBetter by Bike offers premium bike hire with optional return shuttle. Ride at your leisure through some of the most stunning scenery in NZ. Enjoy your adventure rides to:
Gibbston Winery , Ride to Queenstown - Twin River Trail
Lake Hayes Loop via Milbrook. They provide a wide range
of bikes - Electric bikes with return shuttle from Queenstown & Mountain Bikes.
Winery & Food
Akarua is a family Owned Estate Grown. Established 1996 in Bannockburn. Akarua provides Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Dry Riesling, Rose & Pinot Rose.
66 locals recommend
Akarua Wines & kitchen by Artisan
265 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes RdAkarua is a family Owned Estate Grown. Established 1996 in Bannockburn. Akarua provides Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Dry Riesling, Rose & Pinot Rose.
Amisfield is NZ Organic Wine Awards of the Year 2022
Cuiseine Good Foods Awards - American Express Restaurant of the Year 2022.
Amisfield is a Central Otago based specialist producer of Pinot Noir aromatic white wines. Visit the Bistro & cellar Door at Lake Hayes, Queenstown
169 locals recommend
Amisfield Winery station
Amisfield is NZ Organic Wine Awards of the Year 2022
Cuiseine Good Foods Awards - American Express Restaurant of the Year 2022.
Amisfield is a Central Otago based specialist producer of Pinot Noir aromatic white wines. Visit the Bistro & cellar Door at Lake Hayes, Queenstown