Sights & Activities
Unforgettable Sights
Arrowtown – you’ll agree that the tree-lined main street in this cute town is picture-perfect.
Stunning views – see sweeping vistas of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables mountain range from the Skyline Gondola.
Adrenaline-rush
Jet boating – get ready for an exciting adventure on the famous Shotover, Dart or Kawarau Rivers.
Bungy jumping – experience this hugely popular thrill in the place where it first became a commercial operation.
Relax & Indulge
Play a round of golf– tee off amongst stunning alpine scenery at Millbrook Resort.
Sample the region’s wines – the region is renowned for its Pinot Noir, but a wide range of other varieties are also on offer.
Top Picks
Culture
Kiwi Haka, Queenstown – take in the city’s leading Maori cultural experience with a unique live show by Kapa Haka group (
www.skyline.co.nz).
Road trip
Queenstown to Te Anau – follow this route along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and drive pass through sweeping valleys.
Luxury
Millbrook Resort, Queenstown – pay a visit to this year-round recreational paradise famous for its spectacular championship golf course (
www.millbrook.co.nz).
Inexpensive or free
Panning for gold, Arrowtown – rent a gold pan for just a few dollars from the Arrowtown Museum and try your luck in the rivers first panned in the 1860s.
Great for groups
Take a wilderness tour – many river adventure activities are available by jet boat or raft.
Culinary experience
Wine Tastes, Queenstown – enjoy a selection of over 80 wines (14 Beach Street, phone +64 3 409 2226).
Exclusive Dining
Gantley’s Historic Restaurant, Queenstown – indulge in excellent food and superlative wines in a beautiful stone building (
www.gantleys.co.nz).
Casual Dining
The Cow Restaurant, Queenstown – enjoy the eclectic and rustic atmosphere of this historic restaurant renowned for its pizzas (t. +64 3 442 8588).
Café
Coco Espresso, Queenstown – select something to tempt your taste buds from their cabinet or blackboard menu, accompanied by organic coffee (t. +64 3 442 8542).
Stylish Bar
The Bunker, Queenstown – intimate and stylish cocktail bar in the heart of town (
www.thebunker.co.nz).
Cosy Pub
The Buffalo Club, Queenstown – popular bar with pool table and Queenstown’s best open fire (t. +64 3 442 4144).
Shop or gallery
Pounamu Pearl, Queenstown – discover New Zealand’s Eyris Blue Pearls, the rarest of all pearls, at this contemporary New Zealand jewellery retailer (t. +64 3 442 9611).
