Guidebook for Arthurs Point
Food Scene
A cool little yet busy cafe with a funky interior and great outdoor courtyard by the lakefront.
Great coffee, juices and smoothies...they also have a very yummy selection of cakes and savoury treats!
A good breakfast or lunch spot...popular with the locals
159 locals recommend
Vudu Cafe
16 Rees StA cool little yet busy cafe with a funky interior and great outdoor courtyard by the lakefront.
Great coffee, juices and smoothies...they also have a very yummy selection of cakes and savoury treats!
A good breakfast or lunch spot...popular with the locals
PIES PIES PIES!!!! So many different types of pies to choose from! Some of our faves include the pork belly and the ferg and cheese.
And the bread...how can we not mention the bread!
Also a good spot to grab breakfast on the go...the breakfast wrap is our go-to...plus they do a great coffee.
Open pretty much all day and night so a good shout any time of day!
89 locals recommend
Fergbaker
40 Shotover StPIES PIES PIES!!!! So many different types of pies to choose from! Some of our faves include the pork belly and the ferg and cheese.
And the bread...how can we not mention the bread!
Also a good spot to grab breakfast on the go...the breakfast wrap is our go-to...plus they do a great coffee.
Open pretty much all day and night so a good shout any time of day!
Right next to the Shotover Jet and Rafting is Cavells Cafe. A good spot to grab a coffe and some brunch, or an early dinner...open till about 7pm in Summer and 5pm in Winter. A really nice spot with an outdoor patio to watch the jetboats go by
16 locals recommend
Cavells Cafe and Bar
1 Arthurs Point RdRight next to the Shotover Jet and Rafting is Cavells Cafe. A good spot to grab a coffe and some brunch, or an early dinner...open till about 7pm in Summer and 5pm in Winter. A really nice spot with an outdoor patio to watch the jetboats go by
Enjoy some beautiful Central Otago Amisfield wine at this beautiful spot. Worth making reservations. They are open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week...if you're like me and struggle what to pick off the menu they do a trust the chef option!
169 locals recommend
Amisfield Winery station
Enjoy some beautiful Central Otago Amisfield wine at this beautiful spot. Worth making reservations. They are open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week...if you're like me and struggle what to pick off the menu they do a trust the chef option!
Fine dining restaurant close to our house. They do a beautiful al a carte menu but also a great degustation one also...some really great dishes. Also a beautiful spot just to pop in for a drink
25 locals recommend
Gantleys Restaurant
172 Arthurs Point RdFine dining restaurant close to our house. They do a beautiful al a carte menu but also a great degustation one also...some really great dishes. Also a beautiful spot just to pop in for a drink
While Ferg burgers are indeed delicious...you can get a Devil burger in half the time and they are just as good (and dare I say, if not better) as a Ferg. Try the She Devil...oh...and did I mention they do chips and gravy!!??
49 locals recommend
Devil Burger
11 Church StWhile Ferg burgers are indeed delicious...you can get a Devil burger in half the time and they are just as good (and dare I say, if not better) as a Ferg. Try the She Devil...oh...and did I mention they do chips and gravy!!??
Everything Else
Nugget Point Hotel is a 10 minute walk from our house. The restaurant and Bar have awesome views over the Shotover River.
A nice quiet spot to go for a drink or dine out...enjoy a mulled wine by one of the big open fireplaces on your way back from a day up the Mountains!
There is also a pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, plus a spa where you can get a massage with a view!
11 locals recommend
Nugget Point Queenstown Hotel
146 Arthurs Point RdNugget Point Hotel is a 10 minute walk from our house. The restaurant and Bar have awesome views over the Shotover River.
A nice quiet spot to go for a drink or dine out...enjoy a mulled wine by one of the big open fireplaces on your way back from a day up the Mountains!
There is also a pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, plus a spa where you can get a massage with a view!
Millbrook is like a little village within a village...it has 3 9 hole golf courses for all you golfers out there and it also has a great spa if you feel like you need pampering. There are also 3 restaurants out there so you can easy spend a day there.
53 locals recommend
Millbrook Resort
1124 Malaghans RdMillbrook is like a little village within a village...it has 3 9 hole golf courses for all you golfers out there and it also has a great spa if you feel like you need pampering. There are also 3 restaurants out there so you can easy spend a day there.
Entertainment & Activities
Basically it is a haunted house...I don't want to say too much about it but it's an experience you probably won't forget for quite a while! Definitely recommend...not for the faint-hearted though!
7 locals recommend
Fear Factory Queenstown
59 Beach StBasically it is a haunted house...I don't want to say too much about it but it's an experience you probably won't forget for quite a while! Definitely recommend...not for the faint-hearted though!
Perfect for those days when the weather is not playing along, or you just want to sit back and chill out. It's a cool old building on the Mall and has much more character than your big cinema complexes...They have special offers on Tuesdays...check on their website for more details
92 locals recommend
Readings Cinemas
Perfect for those days when the weather is not playing along, or you just want to sit back and chill out. It's a cool old building on the Mall and has much more character than your big cinema complexes...They have special offers on Tuesdays...check on their website for more details
Awesome ski mountain, with something for all levels and fully sealed road for easy access.
133 locals recommend
Coronet Peak Ski Area
Awesome ski mountain, with something for all levels and fully sealed road for easy access.
Ski or Board the iconic Remarkables. Access road is now sealed 2/3 of the way up. Great terrain for all levels and also a jump park
153 locals recommend
The Remarkables Ski Area
Ski or Board the iconic Remarkables. Access road is now sealed 2/3 of the way up. Great terrain for all levels and also a jump park
Onsen Hot Pools are hot and steamy on snowy days, warm and sheltered on rainy days, cool and shady on sunny days, and simply magical in the evenings!
Water temperature is set according to the day - generally between 37.8C on a hot day, to 39.8C during a snow-storm.
You get great views over the shotover river and at night you will see so many stars!
67 locals recommend
Onsen Hot Pools
162 Arthurs Point RdOnsen Hot Pools are hot and steamy on snowy days, warm and sheltered on rainy days, cool and shady on sunny days, and simply magical in the evenings!
Water temperature is set according to the day - generally between 37.8C on a hot day, to 39.8C during a snow-storm.
You get great views over the shotover river and at night you will see so many stars!
7 lane bowling alley with a fully licensed bar and 2 pool tables...all about a 10-15 minute walk from our house...Hours of fun!!!
18 locals recommend
Strike Bowl
161 Arthurs Point Rd7 lane bowling alley with a fully licensed bar and 2 pool tables...all about a 10-15 minute walk from our house...Hours of fun!!!
I think this is a must whilst in Queenstown. The Earnslaw first set sail the same year as the Titanic and is still going strong. You can see all the engine room of this cola powered ship on your way over to Walter Peak Station where you can enjoy a HUGE BBQ lunch or dinner and farm show. Definitely worth it in my opinion...there is so much food and it was so good!
19 locals recommend
TSS Earnslaw Pop Pop Boats - c/o Real Journeys
88 Beach StI think this is a must whilst in Queenstown. The Earnslaw first set sail the same year as the Titanic and is still going strong. You can see all the engine room of this cola powered ship on your way over to Walter Peak Station where you can enjoy a HUGE BBQ lunch or dinner and farm show. Definitely worth it in my opinion...there is so much food and it was so good!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden away down a back alley in the centre of Queenstown this is our favourite cocktail bar! It has a bit of a James Bond theme going on and has a roaring fire place in winter. Great cocktails, top shelf spirits and bar staff with good banter.
The restaurant downstairs while not cheap is a very special place to go if you want a special night out for 2. Check out the degustation menu...mmm!
89 locals recommend
The Bunker Restaurant
14 Cow LnHidden away down a back alley in the centre of Queenstown this is our favourite cocktail bar! It has a bit of a James Bond theme going on and has a roaring fire place in winter. Great cocktails, top shelf spirits and bar staff with good banter.
The restaurant downstairs while not cheap is a very special place to go if you want a special night out for 2. Check out the degustation menu...mmm!
Awesome roof top bar you can enjoy year round as they have outdoor heaters! Later in the night the music gets turned up and you can get your dancing shoes on. They also have a vast array of shots...be careful!
7 locals recommend
Surreal Bar & Restaurant
7 Rees StAwesome roof top bar you can enjoy year round as they have outdoor heaters! Later in the night the music gets turned up and you can get your dancing shoes on. They also have a vast array of shots...be careful!
The World Bar...a great all-rounder! Good lunch spot with a funky beer garden, and also a good evening venue with hearty meals and live music throughout the week
126 locals recommend
The World Bar & Restaurant
12 Church StThe World Bar...a great all-rounder! Good lunch spot with a funky beer garden, and also a good evening venue with hearty meals and live music throughout the week
Parks & Nature
A pretty steep walk but amazing views when you get to the top! Beautiful sunsets from up there and panoramic views.
155 locals recommend
Queenstown Hill Walking Track
58 Belfast TerraceA pretty steep walk but amazing views when you get to the top! Beautiful sunsets from up there and panoramic views.
This beautiful track is right at Queenstowns doorstep! There are several ways to get up there so worth going into the DOC office on Stanley Street in town to pick up a map, or there should be one in the compendium. You can begin the hik from Queenstown or you can access it via Arthurs Point and the moonlight track. You can go as far as Ben Lomond Saddle, or do the final part to the summit where you will be rewarded with 360 degree views...epic! Make sure you have good walking shoes, water and suncream. Check conditions in winter as it can get really snowy up there and there are some pretty steep drops.
6 locals recommend
Ben Lomond Track
Ben Lomond TrackThis beautiful track is right at Queenstowns doorstep! There are several ways to get up there so worth going into the DOC office on Stanley Street in town to pick up a map, or there should be one in the compendium. You can begin the hik from Queenstown or you can access it via Arthurs Point and the moonlight track. You can go as far as Ben Lomond Saddle, or do the final part to the summit where you will be rewarded with 360 degree views...epic! Make sure you have good walking shoes, water and suncream. Check conditions in winter as it can get really snowy up there and there are some pretty steep drops.
This hike takes you through some beautiful NZ back country. You can veer off to the left to Ben Lomond saddle or you can continue straight to Moke Lake. It's a big hike so go prepared
8 locals recommend
Moonlight Track
Moonlight TrackThis hike takes you through some beautiful NZ back country. You can veer off to the left to Ben Lomond saddle or you can continue straight to Moke Lake. It's a big hike so go prepared
Arts & Culture
To get a good dose of history and to find out about Queenstowns interesting past visit the Lakes District Museum in Arrowtown. It's is much more than a museum in the conventional sense; hence its popularity with local residents and visitors from all around the world. The museum has a strong hands-on focus, presenting an authentic picture of early Maori life and the harsh pioneering days of the European settlers and goldminers through working displays covering two floors and incorporating three historic buildings.
69 locals recommend
Lakes District Museum & Art Gallery
49 Buckingham StTo get a good dose of history and to find out about Queenstowns interesting past visit the Lakes District Museum in Arrowtown. It's is much more than a museum in the conventional sense; hence its popularity with local residents and visitors from all around the world. The museum has a strong hands-on focus, presenting an authentic picture of early Maori life and the harsh pioneering days of the European settlers and goldminers through working displays covering two floors and incorporating three historic buildings.
Essentials
The closest supermarket to our house. Big supermarket and quite a bit of choice
187 locals recommend
FreshChoice Queenstown
64 Gorge RdThe closest supermarket to our house. Big supermarket and quite a bit of choice
Smaller supermarket but specialises in fine foods, local produce, free range and organic
117 locals recommend
Raeward Fresh Queenstown
53 Robins RdSmaller supermarket but specialises in fine foods, local produce, free range and organic
Supermarket right in the centre of town...convenient if you need to pick something up whilst in town, but not the cheapest.
110 locals recommend
Four Square Alpine
Shotover StreetSupermarket right in the centre of town...convenient if you need to pick something up whilst in town, but not the cheapest.