Highview Retreat’s guidebook
Queenstown must do
Take a scenic ride in the iconic Skyline Gondola and take in the stunning views as you ride the steepest cable car lift in the Southern Hemisphere!
When you get to the top, enjoy the spectacular views while having a drink from the Bar, take a few rides on the thrilling Luge (once is never enough), refuel with a sumptuous buffet lunch or dinner at Stratosfare Restaurant.
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Skyline Queenstown
53 Brecon StTake a scenic ride in the iconic Skyline Gondola and take in the stunning views as you ride the steepest cable car lift in the Southern Hemisphere!
When you get to the top, enjoy the spectacular views while having a drink from the Bar, take a few rides on the thrilling Luge (once is never enough), refuel with a sumptuous buffet lunch or dinner at Stratosfare Restaurant.
Known as The Lady of the Lake, TSS Earnslaw, over 100 years old, is the only hand-fired, commercial passenger-carrying steamship in operation in the southern hemisphere, making her one of the most unique experiences in the world.
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TSS Earnslaw Queenstown
Beach StreetKnown as The Lady of the Lake, TSS Earnslaw, over 100 years old, is the only hand-fired, commercial passenger-carrying steamship in operation in the southern hemisphere, making her one of the most unique experiences in the world.
The Queenstown Gardens offer a beautiful and tranquil setting away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown Queenstown.
The landscaped gardens include plenty of places to sit down and admire the beauty of the gardens. Pristine lawns, a large water feature, a wide variety of trees and plants and a rose garden all combine to provide that perfect escape to peace and serenity.
The gardens are a popular place to take a picnic, relax with friends and family and enjoy the views of Lake Wakatipu.
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Queenstown Gardens
The Queenstown Gardens offer a beautiful and tranquil setting away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown Queenstown.
The landscaped gardens include plenty of places to sit down and admire the beauty of the gardens. Pristine lawns, a large water feature, a wide variety of trees and plants and a rose garden all combine to provide that perfect escape to peace and serenity.
The gardens are a popular place to take a picnic, relax with friends and family and enjoy the views of Lake Wakatipu.
EXPERIENCE A DIFFERENT SIDE OF QUEENSTOWN
On the shores of Lake Wakatipu starts a great journey, over 130kms of off-road trails taking you from Queenstown to Gibbston via historic Arrowtown.
Walk or ride a short section or take 4 days and fully immerse yourself in the alpine vistas of the Queenstown Lakes district.
New Zealand Trails
7 Arrow LaneEXPERIENCE A DIFFERENT SIDE OF QUEENSTOWN
On the shores of Lake Wakatipu starts a great journey, over 130kms of off-road trails taking you from Queenstown to Gibbston via historic Arrowtown.
Walk or ride a short section or take 4 days and fully immerse yourself in the alpine vistas of the Queenstown Lakes district.
Home of New Zealand's most stunning fairways, Queenstown boasts seven spectacular golf courses, including three championship courses and four experience courses.
Queenstown is home to three championship Marquee golf courses renowned for their unique design and breath-taking beauty.
The exclusive Hills course offers dramatic changes in elevation set over 500 acres of mountain valley scenery including a sculpture park. Jack’s Point is a spectacular 18-hole par 72 championship course overlooking Lake Wakatipu. And the award-winning Millbrook Resort now co-hosts the NZ Open on its 27-hole course where you can tee off on the same greens as golf legends and US president Bill Clinton.
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Queenstown Golf Club
759 Peninsula RdHome of New Zealand's most stunning fairways, Queenstown boasts seven spectacular golf courses, including three championship courses and four experience courses.
Queenstown is home to three championship Marquee golf courses renowned for their unique design and breath-taking beauty.
The exclusive Hills course offers dramatic changes in elevation set over 500 acres of mountain valley scenery including a sculpture park. Jack’s Point is a spectacular 18-hole par 72 championship course overlooking Lake Wakatipu. And the award-winning Millbrook Resort now co-hosts the NZ Open on its 27-hole course where you can tee off on the same greens as golf legends and US president Bill Clinton.
Explore the 5-acre sanctuary at Kiwi Birdlife Park, a family owned and operated wildlife centre in the heart of Queenstown!
Park entry includes a Self-Guided Audio Tour (allow 45min), Kiwi Feeding and Conservation Show. The Conservation Show invites you to get up close and personal with free-flying birds while our team of keepers entertain you with their wealth of knowledge and experience.
The Kiwi Feeding allows you to have an unforgettable experience viewing the kiwi and learning about these fascinating birds from our qualified zoologists. Don't miss the chance to visit our Café and Conservation Shop. Your entry, purchases and donations support our continuing conservation work.
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Kiwi Birdlife Park
51 Brecon StExplore the 5-acre sanctuary at Kiwi Birdlife Park, a family owned and operated wildlife centre in the heart of Queenstown!
Park entry includes a Self-Guided Audio Tour (allow 45min), Kiwi Feeding and Conservation Show. The Conservation Show invites you to get up close and personal with free-flying birds while our team of keepers entertain you with their wealth of knowledge and experience.
The Kiwi Feeding allows you to have an unforgettable experience viewing the kiwi and learning about these fascinating birds from our qualified zoologists. Don't miss the chance to visit our Café and Conservation Shop. Your entry, purchases and donations support our continuing conservation work.
Local artisans provide a wide range of crafts and gifts, as well as a tasty selection of local produce available to eat at the market or takeaway. Live music offers a perfect opportunity to relax, enjoy the mellow vibes and outstanding mountain views over coffee and brunch. Filled with visitors, families, friends and neighbours the market is located at The Red Barn, Remarkables Park, Queenstown.
The Remarkables Market runs every Saturday from 9.00am - 2:00pm, October - April.
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Remarkables Market
23 Hawthorne DrLocal artisans provide a wide range of crafts and gifts, as well as a tasty selection of local produce available to eat at the market or takeaway. Live music offers a perfect opportunity to relax, enjoy the mellow vibes and outstanding mountain views over coffee and brunch. Filled with visitors, families, friends and neighbours the market is located at The Red Barn, Remarkables Park, Queenstown.
The Remarkables Market runs every Saturday from 9.00am - 2:00pm, October - April.
Queenstown's only full size 7 lane ten pin bowling and entertainment centre. Great for all ages, Strike Bowl brings more than just bowling but also Timezone arcade games, pool tables, air hockey and table soccer. Within the bowling alley there is a bar and food made to order from the hotels kitchen. Perfect place to visit on a rainy day.
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Strike Bowl
161 Arthurs Point RdQueenstown's only full size 7 lane ten pin bowling and entertainment centre. Great for all ages, Strike Bowl brings more than just bowling but also Timezone arcade games, pool tables, air hockey and table soccer. Within the bowling alley there is a bar and food made to order from the hotels kitchen. Perfect place to visit on a rainy day.
Experience the rush of 100% pure human flight at iFLY, New Zealand’s only indoor skydiving attraction and Queenstown’s most exhilarating new adrenaline experience! Another good place to visit on a rainy day.
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iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown
27 Brecon StExperience the rush of 100% pure human flight at iFLY, New Zealand’s only indoor skydiving attraction and Queenstown’s most exhilarating new adrenaline experience! Another good place to visit on a rainy day.
City/town information
Arrowtown is a historic former gold mining town, rich in heritage and one of the South Island’s and New Zealand’s, iconic visitor destinations.
Located only 20 minutes’ drive from Queenstown, the spectacular scenery, distinct four seasons and charming character make Arrowtown a must do for visitors from all over the world. This delightful town has maintained its rich heritage and historic buildings and is now a vibrant destination with world class food and beverage, shopping and attractions.
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Arrowtown
Arrowtown is a historic former gold mining town, rich in heritage and one of the South Island’s and New Zealand’s, iconic visitor destinations.
Located only 20 minutes’ drive from Queenstown, the spectacular scenery, distinct four seasons and charming character make Arrowtown a must do for visitors from all over the world. This delightful town has maintained its rich heritage and historic buildings and is now a vibrant destination with world class food and beverage, shopping and attractions.
Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps. Renowned for adventure sports, it’s also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns. It is known as the adventure capital of the world, as there are many exciting activities to be done year round.
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Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps. Renowned for adventure sports, it’s also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns. It is known as the adventure capital of the world, as there are many exciting activities to be done year round.
Food scene
Steamer Wharf is Queenstown's premium lakeside eating, drinking and entertainment destination. Situated on the waterfront in the CBD, just follow the puff of smoke from the TSS Earnslaw to this vibrant hub of restaurants cafes, bars and shops in the perfect waterside location. Whether you are after a casual family meal or fine dining your sweetheart, a quiet afternoon drink or a big night out on the town, Steamer Wharf caters for every occasion. From coffee to craft beers, to live music and a casino, you will be spoilt for choice! Visit Queenstown's original Ice Bar at Minus 5, pop into OK Gift Shop for some Kiwi made souvenirs, or just soak up the magnificent views from a table in the sunshine.
Steamer Wharf station
88 Beach StSteamer Wharf is Queenstown's premium lakeside eating, drinking and entertainment destination. Situated on the waterfront in the CBD, just follow the puff of smoke from the TSS Earnslaw to this vibrant hub of restaurants cafes, bars and shops in the perfect waterside location. Whether you are after a casual family meal or fine dining your sweetheart, a quiet afternoon drink or a big night out on the town, Steamer Wharf caters for every occasion. From coffee to craft beers, to live music and a casino, you will be spoilt for choice! Visit Queenstown's original Ice Bar at Minus 5, pop into OK Gift Shop for some Kiwi made souvenirs, or just soak up the magnificent views from a table in the sunshine.
Fergburger is a hamburger restaurant located in Queenstown, New Zealand, which specialises in gourmet hamburgers.[2] Their burgers include those prepared with lamb, cod, falafel, a swine-and-chicken mix and venison.
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Fergburger
42 Shotover StFergburger is a hamburger restaurant located in Queenstown, New Zealand, which specialises in gourmet hamburgers.[2] Their burgers include those prepared with lamb, cod, falafel, a swine-and-chicken mix and venison.
One of Queenstown’s premier Winery Restaurants, located just out of Arrowtown, Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan offers an outstanding wine and food experience.
Akarua is internationally recognised as one of New Zealand’s finest wineries, having won multiple awards world-wide. Akarua joined forces with Artisan Catering, a locally recognised company run by John and Debbie Pickens to create a winning combination pairing stunning Akarua wines with Artisan flare using local and artisanal produce.
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Akarua Wines & kitchen by Artisan
265 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes RdOne of Queenstown’s premier Winery Restaurants, located just out of Arrowtown, Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan offers an outstanding wine and food experience.
Akarua is internationally recognised as one of New Zealand’s finest wineries, having won multiple awards world-wide. Akarua joined forces with Artisan Catering, a locally recognised company run by John and Debbie Pickens to create a winning combination pairing stunning Akarua wines with Artisan flare using local and artisanal produce.
Sherwood's culinary team specialises in fresh, seasonal, soul food harvested from their own kitchen gardens, orchards and surrounding farms - while the bar team curates an ever-changing selection of independent craft beers, fine natural wine, and rare spirits. It's an easy walk away from Highview Retreat.
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Sherwood Queenstown
554 Frankton RdSherwood's culinary team specialises in fresh, seasonal, soul food harvested from their own kitchen gardens, orchards and surrounding farms - while the bar team curates an ever-changing selection of independent craft beers, fine natural wine, and rare spirits. It's an easy walk away from Highview Retreat.
Bespoke Kitchen, winner of the NZ Café of the Year 2016, is a relative newcomer on the Otago food scene.
Nestled on the hill less than a five-minute walk from central Queenstown and overlooking the bay and the Remarkables, Bespoke Kitchen hits the location jackpot. But it’s the menu where Bespoke truly lives up to its name – a carefully crafted menu that speaks to health and wellbeing with no compromise on flavour.
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Bespoke Kitchen
9 Isle StBespoke Kitchen, winner of the NZ Café of the Year 2016, is a relative newcomer on the Otago food scene.
Nestled on the hill less than a five-minute walk from central Queenstown and overlooking the bay and the Remarkables, Bespoke Kitchen hits the location jackpot. But it’s the menu where Bespoke truly lives up to its name – a carefully crafted menu that speaks to health and wellbeing with no compromise on flavour.
La Rumbla is a tapas bar and restaurant situated just off the main high street in the pretty setting of Arrowtown. The modern and relaxed bar is a great place to spend time with friends sampling a range of delicious tapas dishes accompanied by a cocktail.
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La Rumbla
54 Buckingham StLa Rumbla is a tapas bar and restaurant situated just off the main high street in the pretty setting of Arrowtown. The modern and relaxed bar is a great place to spend time with friends sampling a range of delicious tapas dishes accompanied by a cocktail.
Located in the heart of Arrowtown, New Zealand, they are a charming and historic restaurant and craft beer bar, serving excellent wine and fresh, delicious food to match.
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The Fork And Tap
51 Buckingham StLocated in the heart of Arrowtown, New Zealand, they are a charming and historic restaurant and craft beer bar, serving excellent wine and fresh, delicious food to match.
Bella Cucina offers the real flavours of Italy right in the heart of Queenstown. Much more than pizza and pasta, Bella Cucina is an authentic Italian Kitchen, with a daily changing menu to incorporate the freshest produce.
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Bella Cucina
6 Brecon StBella Cucina offers the real flavours of Italy right in the heart of Queenstown. Much more than pizza and pasta, Bella Cucina is an authentic Italian Kitchen, with a daily changing menu to incorporate the freshest produce.
Located in Queenstown’s historic Archer’s Cottage with spectacular lake views and signature roaring log fires inside and out, Botswana Butchery is one of Queenstown’s most stylish restaurants.
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Botswana Butchery
17 Marine ParadeLocated in Queenstown’s historic Archer’s Cottage with spectacular lake views and signature roaring log fires inside and out, Botswana Butchery is one of Queenstown’s most stylish restaurants.
A fusion of Pacifica and Asian styles, this unique restaurant offers healthy and fresh foods in an exotic and atmospheric setting.
Ancient spices are blended with culinary talent to create tapas style dishes with a ‘Polynasia’ difference.
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Blue Kanu
16 Church StA fusion of Pacifica and Asian styles, this unique restaurant offers healthy and fresh foods in an exotic and atmospheric setting.
Ancient spices are blended with culinary talent to create tapas style dishes with a ‘Polynasia’ difference.
At Fogo Brazilian BBQ, you can enjoy a great range of traditional specialities.
All the meats are brought right to your table by gaucho chefs, served up with great gusto.
FOGO Brazilian BBQ Experience
28 Ballarat StAt Fogo Brazilian BBQ, you can enjoy a great range of traditional specialities.
All the meats are brought right to your table by gaucho chefs, served up with great gusto.
Savour modern takes on classic dishes at the highest alfresco dining in Queenstown. Using kiwi ingredients to design their flavourful menu, this seductively-lit, art-deco style restaurant and bar features floor to ceiling windows for awe-inspiring views.
Nest Kitchen + Bar
139 Fernhill RdSavour modern takes on classic dishes at the highest alfresco dining in Queenstown. Using kiwi ingredients to design their flavourful menu, this seductively-lit, art-deco style restaurant and bar features floor to ceiling windows for awe-inspiring views.
Located in the heart of Queenstown, on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, it is decorated in contemporary style, with dark wooden surfaces and minimalist nods to Japanese culture such as silk lampshades and traditional art.
Get the full experience with the degustation menu or go a la carte. Favourites include fresh sashimi, small plates such as calamari tempura and deep-fried tofu, and beautifully marbled wagyu beef steak. There is also a hot pot menu.
Tatsumi Modern Japanese Dining
9 Beach StLocated in the heart of Queenstown, on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, it is decorated in contemporary style, with dark wooden surfaces and minimalist nods to Japanese culture such as silk lampshades and traditional art.
Get the full experience with the degustation menu or go a la carte. Favourites include fresh sashimi, small plates such as calamari tempura and deep-fried tofu, and beautifully marbled wagyu beef steak. There is also a hot pot menu.
Occupying an enviable spot on Queenstown’s stunning lakefront, The Grille by Eichardt's offers a fresh take on quality dining. The sleek décor is stylish yet comfortable with cosy booths and window seats gazing out on Lake Wakatipu and the mountains.
The state of the art kitchen offers the bounty of Central Otago and Southland and is fully equipped for curing, smoking and grilling dishes to perfection.
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The Grille by Eichardt's
9 Marine ParadeOccupying an enviable spot on Queenstown’s stunning lakefront, The Grille by Eichardt's offers a fresh take on quality dining. The sleek décor is stylish yet comfortable with cosy booths and window seats gazing out on Lake Wakatipu and the mountains.
The state of the art kitchen offers the bounty of Central Otago and Southland and is fully equipped for curing, smoking and grilling dishes to perfection.
Modern Indian Cuisine created with the amalgamation of local ingredients & traditional spices. The menu is a celebration of top class Indian cuisine equally matched with excellent drinks list.
The Taj Indian Kitchen
75 Beach StModern Indian Cuisine created with the amalgamation of local ingredients & traditional spices. The menu is a celebration of top class Indian cuisine equally matched with excellent drinks list.
Pedro's House Of Lamb offers only one dish to Take away: a tender whole lamb shoulder slowly cooked over 4-5 hours. Slow roasted to perfection with rosemary and garlic and served with a side of scalloped potatoes.
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Pedro's House of Lamb
47 Gorge RdPedro's House Of Lamb offers only one dish to Take away: a tender whole lamb shoulder slowly cooked over 4-5 hours. Slow roasted to perfection with rosemary and garlic and served with a side of scalloped potatoes.
A teppan and sake bar - Japanese restaurant located in central Queenstown offers a fun and intimate dining experience.
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Tanoshi
A teppan and sake bar - Japanese restaurant located in central Queenstown offers a fun and intimate dining experience.
The Cookie Time Cookie Bar® celebrates the fun and indulgent nature of cookies in a colourful and vibrant retail environment.
Delicious fresh HOT COOKIES and cookie-inspired creations are what the Cookie Bar is all about.
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Cookie Time
18 Camp StThe Cookie Time Cookie Bar® celebrates the fun and indulgent nature of cookies in a colourful and vibrant retail environment.
Delicious fresh HOT COOKIES and cookie-inspired creations are what the Cookie Bar is all about.
Located on the Wakatipu lakefront, Patagonia Chocolates is the place to go for delicious handcrafted chocolates, locally roasted coffee, award-winning ice cream and decadent desserts.
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Patagonia Chocolates
50 Beach StLocated on the Wakatipu lakefront, Patagonia Chocolates is the place to go for delicious handcrafted chocolates, locally roasted coffee, award-winning ice cream and decadent desserts.
Using traditional Italian Effe Gelato machines, Mrs Ferg produces 50 flavours of Gelato and Sorbet with fresh materials locally sourced or made by Fergbaker in its award-winning flavour range.
Mrs Ferg also offers a wide range of breakfast items, none better than the super healthy acai bowls, the perfect way to start the day.
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Mrs Ferg Gelateria
40 Shotover StUsing traditional Italian Effe Gelato machines, Mrs Ferg produces 50 flavours of Gelato and Sorbet with fresh materials locally sourced or made by Fergbaker in its award-winning flavour range.
Mrs Ferg also offers a wide range of breakfast items, none better than the super healthy acai bowls, the perfect way to start the day.
Located in The Market at Queenstown Central, Ma Boulangerie is a traditional French Bakery offering gourmet pies, pastries, cakes and lunch options.
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Ma Boulangerie
12 Hawthorne DrLocated in The Market at Queenstown Central, Ma Boulangerie is a traditional French Bakery offering gourmet pies, pastries, cakes and lunch options.
Adventure
Queenstown is known as the adventure capital of the world, and obviously no visit to Queenstown would be complete without a stop at the Kawarau Bungy Centre, The World Home of Bungy, opened in 1988.
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AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre
Queenstown is known as the adventure capital of the world, and obviously no visit to Queenstown would be complete without a stop at the Kawarau Bungy Centre, The World Home of Bungy, opened in 1988.
Queenstown’s Shotover Jets wind through spectacular rocky canyons, hurtling down the Shotover River rapids with squeals of equal parts terror and delight at the full 360-degree spins, twists and tight turns between the grey rock canyons of one of New Zealand’s most memorable landscapes.
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Shotover Jet
3 Arthurs Point RdQueenstown’s Shotover Jets wind through spectacular rocky canyons, hurtling down the Shotover River rapids with squeals of equal parts terror and delight at the full 360-degree spins, twists and tight turns between the grey rock canyons of one of New Zealand’s most memorable landscapes.
Queenstown's local ski area, explore a huge variety of terrain with epic views over the Wakatipu basin. As the home of Night Ski, Coronet Peak lights it up from 4-9pm for more skiing after the sun goes down, its Après Ski, Queenstown style.
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Coronet Peak Ski Area
Queenstown's local ski area, explore a huge variety of terrain with epic views over the Wakatipu basin. As the home of Night Ski, Coronet Peak lights it up from 4-9pm for more skiing after the sun goes down, its Après Ski, Queenstown style.
The famous Remarkables mountain range is all about fun, families freestyle and you finding your freedom! A scenic 40 minute drive from downtown Queenstown. What’s not to love about three sun-drenched, north-facing snow-filled bowls perfectly formed to cater for everyone from absolute beginners to powderhounds.
With over 350 hectares of terrain to explore, modern facilities and a new high-speed six-seater chairlift to Sugar Bowl, as well as 2.5km of new trails for 2021. Explore the mountain at your own pace and enjoy kiwi hospitality from our cafes, restaurant or bar.
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The Remarkables Ski Area
The famous Remarkables mountain range is all about fun, families freestyle and you finding your freedom! A scenic 40 minute drive from downtown Queenstown. What’s not to love about three sun-drenched, north-facing snow-filled bowls perfectly formed to cater for everyone from absolute beginners to powderhounds.
With over 350 hectares of terrain to explore, modern facilities and a new high-speed six-seater chairlift to Sugar Bowl, as well as 2.5km of new trails for 2021. Explore the mountain at your own pace and enjoy kiwi hospitality from our cafes, restaurant or bar.
Cardrona is New Zealand's fun and family-friendly ski resort with the most reliable snow conditions in the region. Its high elevation and southerly aspect mean dry natural snow is plentiful, which is further enhanced by snowmaking facilities. Cardrona is the perfect place for beginners and intermediates, with NZ's only combined gondola chairlift, easy-to-use surface lifts, specialized beginner packages and plenty of wide open trails spread over three basins.
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Cardrona Alpine Resort
Cardrona Valley RdCardrona is New Zealand's fun and family-friendly ski resort with the most reliable snow conditions in the region. Its high elevation and southerly aspect mean dry natural snow is plentiful, which is further enhanced by snowmaking facilities. Cardrona is the perfect place for beginners and intermediates, with NZ's only combined gondola chairlift, easy-to-use surface lifts, specialized beginner packages and plenty of wide open trails spread over three basins.
Treble Cone is South Island's largest ski and snowboard resort, featuring the longest vertical of all Wanaka/Queenstown area ski fields.
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Treble Cone Ski Area
Mt Aspiring RoadTreble Cone is South Island's largest ski and snowboard resort, featuring the longest vertical of all Wanaka/Queenstown area ski fields.
Queenstown Snowmobiles operates June to October when the mountains are covered in pristine white snow. With three scheduled trips per day(9:00 am, 11:30 am, and 2:00 pm), seven days a week, this is an epic snow based adventure.
Queenstown Snowmobiles
35 Lucas PlQueenstown Snowmobiles operates June to October when the mountains are covered in pristine white snow. With three scheduled trips per day(9:00 am, 11:30 am, and 2:00 pm), seven days a week, this is an epic snow based adventure.
Float over a breathtaking scenic view which will leave you absolutely amazed. Experience the feeling of freedom, safely harnessed into your front-row seat. Freely glide and enjoy an unforgettable flight, from a 3,800 ft take-off point. Travel for about 4 km until the landing site.
Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding and Hang Gliding
37 Camp StFloat over a breathtaking scenic view which will leave you absolutely amazed. Experience the feeling of freedom, safely harnessed into your front-row seat. Freely glide and enjoy an unforgettable flight, from a 3,800 ft take-off point. Travel for about 4 km until the landing site.
Ziptrek Ecotours is NZ's #1 Original Zipline tour and offers an exhilarating eco-adventure situated 450m (1500ft) above Queenstown. You'll hang out in magnificent treehouses, breathe pristine mountain air and glide through the treetops on a series of ziplines with spectacular views. Your knowledgeable guides will manage everything technical, while you enjoy a thrilling tour with an environmental focus.
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Ziptrek Ecotours
45 Camp StZiptrek Ecotours is NZ's #1 Original Zipline tour and offers an exhilarating eco-adventure situated 450m (1500ft) above Queenstown. You'll hang out in magnificent treehouses, breathe pristine mountain air and glide through the treetops on a series of ziplines with spectacular views. Your knowledgeable guides will manage everything technical, while you enjoy a thrilling tour with an environmental focus.
Relaxation
Boasting a range of idyllic cedar-lined hot pools overlooking the Shotover River, and a newly expanded day spa facility with exclusive use hot tubs, the relaxation and pampering on offer here is second to none in the region, as endorsed by recent win in the 2019 World Luxury Spa Awards.
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Onsen Hot Pools
162 Arthurs Point RdBoasting a range of idyllic cedar-lined hot pools overlooking the Shotover River, and a newly expanded day spa facility with exclusive use hot tubs, the relaxation and pampering on offer here is second to none in the region, as endorsed by recent win in the 2019 World Luxury Spa Awards.
Body Sanctum Day Spa promises to provide clients with the utmost attentive care and service, which will keep you coming back time and again. Being pampered at Body Sanctum is the perfect way to indulge, unwind and briefly escape from the stresses of city life.
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Body Sanctum Massage & Day Spa
10 Athol StBody Sanctum Day Spa promises to provide clients with the utmost attentive care and service, which will keep you coming back time and again. Being pampered at Body Sanctum is the perfect way to indulge, unwind and briefly escape from the stresses of city life.
Indulge provides a luxury spa service with therapeutic massage in your own relaxing environment.
Proudly serving the Queenstown region, Indulge Mobile Spa provides, a premium mobile spa experience. Their expert therapists will set up in your hotel room, accommodation or home.
Indulge Mobile Massage & Spa
Indulge provides a luxury spa service with therapeutic massage in your own relaxing environment.
Proudly serving the Queenstown region, Indulge Mobile Spa provides, a premium mobile spa experience. Their expert therapists will set up in your hotel room, accommodation or home.
Sightseeing
Milford Sound is a fiord in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s known for towering Mitre Peak, plus rainforests and waterfalls like Stirling and Bowen falls, which plummet down its sheer sides. The fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins. Milford Discovery Centre and Underwater Observatory offers views of rare black coral and other marine life. Boat tours are a popular way to explore. There are several tour operators offering different promotions throughout the year. We definitely recommend getting the coach-cruise-coach trips, or even fly-cruise-fly if you're feeling fancy.
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Milford Sound
Milford Sound is a fiord in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s known for towering Mitre Peak, plus rainforests and waterfalls like Stirling and Bowen falls, which plummet down its sheer sides. The fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins. Milford Discovery Centre and Underwater Observatory offers views of rare black coral and other marine life. Boat tours are a popular way to explore. There are several tour operators offering different promotions throughout the year. We definitely recommend getting the coach-cruise-coach trips, or even fly-cruise-fly if you're feeling fancy.
Patea / Doubtful Sound spans a staggering 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the head of the fiord to the Tasman Sea. It is the deepest of New Zealand’s 14 fiords and its immense size leaves all who visit feeling humbled yet uplifted by its powerful physical presence.
The fiord branches into three arms which provide opportunity for scenic cruise boat passengers to explore up-close sheer cliff faces, impressive waterfalls and tranquil overnight moorings. Patea / Doubtful Sound also provides shelter to New Zealand’s southernmost population of bottlenose dolphins and tawaki, the Fiordland Crested Penguin.
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Doubtful Sound / Patea
Patea / Doubtful Sound spans a staggering 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the head of the fiord to the Tasman Sea. It is the deepest of New Zealand’s 14 fiords and its immense size leaves all who visit feeling humbled yet uplifted by its powerful physical presence.
The fiord branches into three arms which provide opportunity for scenic cruise boat passengers to explore up-close sheer cliff faces, impressive waterfalls and tranquil overnight moorings. Patea / Doubtful Sound also provides shelter to New Zealand’s southernmost population of bottlenose dolphins and tawaki, the Fiordland Crested Penguin.
Glenorchy is a charming town featuring pristine lakes, red beech forests, open plains and towering peaks. Cornering both Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National parks, its untouched landscapes have been made famous in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
This prime filming location has boosted Glenorchy tourism, especially for Glenorchy Paradise, one of the most famous places to visit in Central Otago and a must-see on your next visit to New Zealand.
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Glenorchy Lodge
25 Argyle StGlenorchy is a charming town featuring pristine lakes, red beech forests, open plains and towering peaks. Cornering both Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National parks, its untouched landscapes have been made famous in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
This prime filming location has boosted Glenorchy tourism, especially for Glenorchy Paradise, one of the most famous places to visit in Central Otago and a must-see on your next visit to New Zealand.
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is a rugged land of ice and rock, with 19 peaks over 3,000 metres including New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook.
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Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is a rugged land of ice and rock, with 19 peaks over 3,000 metres including New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook.
Picturesque by day and dazzling by night, Lake Tekapo is part of a UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve, making it the perfect spot for stargazing.
Trek through the mountains on horseback, relax in soothing hot springs and take your own picture of New Zealand’s most photographed church, the Church of the Good Shepherd.
By car, Lake Tekapo is around 3 hours south of Christchurch and 3 hours north of Queenstown.
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Lake Tekapo
Picturesque by day and dazzling by night, Lake Tekapo is part of a UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve, making it the perfect spot for stargazing.
Trek through the mountains on horseback, relax in soothing hot springs and take your own picture of New Zealand’s most photographed church, the Church of the Good Shepherd.
By car, Lake Tekapo is around 3 hours south of Christchurch and 3 hours north of Queenstown.
Just 50 minutes’ drive from Queenstown over the magnificent Crown Range, Wanaka perfectly complements neighbouring Queenstown.
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand is a beautiful year-round destination, set against the alpine backdrop of Mount Aspiring National Park.
Downtown Wanaka is home to a vibrant mix of restaurants, cafes, shops and plenty of ambient areas to relax and enjoy the amazing scenery.
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Wanaka
Just 50 minutes’ drive from Queenstown over the magnificent Crown Range, Wanaka perfectly complements neighbouring Queenstown.
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand is a beautiful year-round destination, set against the alpine backdrop of Mount Aspiring National Park.
Downtown Wanaka is home to a vibrant mix of restaurants, cafes, shops and plenty of ambient areas to relax and enjoy the amazing scenery.
The award winning Lakes District Museum is set in the historic gold mining town of Arrowtown and presents an authentic picture of early life in the Wakatipu District.
Displays portray pre- European Maori, European settlement and the exciting goldrush era of the mid 1800's. The museum has an attached gallery showing changing art and history related exhibitions.
The museum is open every day from 10am - 4pm.
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Lakes District Museum & Art Gallery
49 Buckingham StThe award winning Lakes District Museum is set in the historic gold mining town of Arrowtown and presents an authentic picture of early life in the Wakatipu District.
Displays portray pre- European Maori, European settlement and the exciting goldrush era of the mid 1800's. The museum has an attached gallery showing changing art and history related exhibitions.
The museum is open every day from 10am - 4pm.
Useful Contacts
Tel: 03 441 0500
Address: 9 Isle Street, Queenstown
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Queenstown Pharmacy
Isle StreetTel: 03 441 0500
Address: 9 Isle Street, Queenstown
Tel: 03 450 9199
Address: Level 2, Building 12, Remarkables Town Centre, Frankton
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Remarkables Park Town Centre
Hawthorne DriveTel: 03 450 9199
Address: Level 2, Building 12, Remarkables Town Centre, Frankton
Tel: 03 442 2288
Address: 11 McBride Street, Frankton
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Wakatipu Medical Centre
11 McBride StTel: 03 442 2288
Address: 11 McBride Street, Frankton
Tel: 03 441 0015
Address: Douglas Street, Frankton
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Lakes District Hospital
20 Douglas StTel: 03 441 0015
Address: Douglas Street, Frankton
Emergency number for Police/Fire/Ambulance
Tel: 111
For non emergency cases:
Tel: 03 441 1600
Address: 11 Camp Street, Queenstown
NZ Police
57 Buckingham StEmergency number for Police/Fire/Ambulance
Tel: 111
For non emergency cases:
Tel: 03 441 1600
Address: 11 Camp Street, Queenstown
Queenstown Pharmacy
Isle StreetTel: 03 441 0590
Address: Isle Street, Queenstown
Unichem Remarkables Park Pharmacy
12 Hawthorne DrTel: 03 442 2800
Address: Remarkables Park Town Centre, Frankton
Frankton Dental, Queenstown
16 McBride StTel: 03 442 2711
Address: 16 McBride Street, Frankton
Tel: 03 442 4100
Address: The Clocktower, Cnr Shotover/Camp Street
Queenstown i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Tel: 03 442 4100
Address: The Clocktower, Cnr Shotover/Camp Street