Jeremy’s guidebook
Food scene
The top restaurant in the Queenstown region 5 mins drive away or bike in under 30 mins
169 locals recommend
Amisfield Winery station
The top restaurant in the Queenstown region 5 mins drive away or bike in under 30 mins
Beer garden, winery and restaurant in the beautiful Gibbston Valley
14 locals recommend
Cargo Brewery at Waitiri Creek
172 Gibbston ValleyBeer garden, winery and restaurant in the beautiful Gibbston Valley
Our Local... great anytime of day for coffee, brunch, lunch Dinner, drinks, ice cream, pizza
70 locals recommend
The Hayes
1 Onslow RdOur Local... great anytime of day for coffee, brunch, lunch Dinner, drinks, ice cream, pizza
Classic pub/good food in the beautiful setting of Arrowtown with a large beer garden, great for kids too as has a fort/sandpit. 10 mins drive to Arrowtown.
87 locals recommend
The Fork And Tap
51 Buckingham StClassic pub/good food in the beautiful setting of Arrowtown with a large beer garden, great for kids too as has a fort/sandpit. 10 mins drive to Arrowtown.
Cheese tasting, winery, restaurant, bike hire to tour Gibbston Valley. 10 mins drive to Gibbston Valley.
55 locals recommend
Gibbston Valley
1820 State Hwy 6Cheese tasting, winery, restaurant, bike hire to tour Gibbston Valley. 10 mins drive to Gibbston Valley.
Winnies
7-9 The MallA Queenstown Institution for Pizza and good times
Bespoke Kitchen
9 Isle StWon best cafe in NZ. Say no more
La Rumbla
54 Buckingham StQuality Tapas Restaurant. 10 mins drive to Arrowtown.
Trendy/funky with amazing food & drinks. 10 mins drive to Arrowtown.
90 locals recommend
The Chop Shop
Arrow LaneTrendy/funky with amazing food & drinks. 10 mins drive to Arrowtown.
Probably the cafe we go to most, beautiful coffee & fresh food in a historic cottage tucked away with a fruit tree garden. 10 mins drive to Arrowtown.
50 locals recommend
Provisions of Arrowtown
65 Buckingham StProbably the cafe we go to most, beautiful coffee & fresh food in a historic cottage tucked away with a fruit tree garden. 10 mins drive to Arrowtown.
The best platters of beautiful food and drinks around. Lots of the wild food is smoked in oak barrels. Beer tasters recommended. The setting is stunning above the Kawarau river as you walk across a swing bridge. There is jet boats from here and a historic Chinese mining village to explore. 30mins drive towards Cromwell through the Kawarau Gorge (stop off at Gibbston Valley on the way) and carry on to Bannockburn for some winery tours.
13 locals recommend
Wild Earth Wines Ltd
180 State Hwy 8BThe best platters of beautiful food and drinks around. Lots of the wild food is smoked in oak barrels. Beer tasters recommended. The setting is stunning above the Kawarau river as you walk across a swing bridge. There is jet boats from here and a historic Chinese mining village to explore. 30mins drive towards Cromwell through the Kawarau Gorge (stop off at Gibbston Valley on the way) and carry on to Bannockburn for some winery tours.
Nice family restaurant combined with brewery and outdoor setting by the Shotover river (take your mosquito repellent!). Recommend the tasting pots of beer!
27 locals recommend
Canyon Brewing
1 Arthurs Point RdNice family restaurant combined with brewery and outdoor setting by the Shotover river (take your mosquito repellent!). Recommend the tasting pots of beer!
Posh restaurant from a local winery, lovely garden setting by Lake Hayes
66 locals recommend
Akarua Wines & kitchen by Artisan
265 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes RdPosh restaurant from a local winery, lovely garden setting by Lake Hayes
Historic cafe next to the best playground for kids on Queenstown Beach
17 locals recommend
The Bathhouse
38 Marine ParadeHistoric cafe next to the best playground for kids on Queenstown Beach
Perfect stop on the way to/from Wanaka. Historic Pub food/drinks and rustic garden
91 locals recommend
Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona Valley RoadPerfect stop on the way to/from Wanaka. Historic Pub food/drinks and rustic garden
Sightseeing
Short but adventurous drive from Queenstown to a mountain lake you can swim in. Ride horses, bikes, hike, kayak or picnic
34 locals recommend
Moke Lake
Short but adventurous drive from Queenstown to a mountain lake you can swim in. Ride horses, bikes, hike, kayak or picnic
Skiing in winter but now open for Gondola Rides in summer plus food/drinks. Come check out the view.
61 locals recommend
Coronet Peak
Skiing in winter but now open for Gondola Rides in summer plus food/drinks. Come check out the view.
Best for off piste skiing/hiking in winter but worth a drive halfway up to check out the views in summer or drive to the base and hike to Lake Alta (30mins each way)
153 locals recommend
The Remarkables Ski Area
Best for off piste skiing/hiking in winter but worth a drive halfway up to check out the views in summer or drive to the base and hike to Lake Alta (30mins each way)