A few little local secrets.
Towns and Sightseeing.
Wanaka is an awesome place for a day trip - About 75 mins drive over the crown range there are many attractions to stop and see on the way. Stop mid-way up the Crown Range for awesome breathtaking mountain views and photos, then on to the Cardrona taven for a look see. Maybe a tour through the Cardrona Distillery. Then on to Wanaka.
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Wanaka
Wanaka is an awesome place for a day trip - About 75 mins drive over the crown range there are many attractions to stop and see on the way. Stop mid-way up the Crown Range for awesome breathtaking mountain views and photos, then on to the Cardrona taven for a look see. Maybe a tour through the Cardrona Distillery. Then on to Wanaka.
Arrowtown - A quaint, little historic town with a heart of gold. Well worth the adventure. Take the day and go explore. Great for lunch, explore the shops, great place for dinner, drinks or a movie - Or all of the above. 15 mins drive from here.
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Arrowtown
Arrowtown - A quaint, little historic town with a heart of gold. Well worth the adventure. Take the day and go explore. Great for lunch, explore the shops, great place for dinner, drinks or a movie - Or all of the above. 15 mins drive from here.
Old Cromwell -Off the beaten track there is a small and very special historical part of Cromwell coming to life again. A great stroll along the waterfront check out the old building ruins then have a beer at the pub. It's small but if you're still up to explore drive a little further to Clyde for a look see. 45 mins drive from here.
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Cromwell
Old Cromwell -Off the beaten track there is a small and very special historical part of Cromwell coming to life again. A great stroll along the waterfront check out the old building ruins then have a beer at the pub. It's small but if you're still up to explore drive a little further to Clyde for a look see. 45 mins drive from here.
A small historic gold mining town which when the damn was built rediverted the main highway away from this little gem. This beautiful little spot was forgotten about for about 30 years. With the renovation of the 'Olivers Restaurant', 'The Lord Clyde' and the rail trail this gorgeous town has sprung back to life again. Great accommodation, food, rent a bike or go for a bite.
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Clyde
A small historic gold mining town which when the damn was built rediverted the main highway away from this little gem. This beautiful little spot was forgotten about for about 30 years. With the renovation of the 'Olivers Restaurant', 'The Lord Clyde' and the rail trail this gorgeous town has sprung back to life again. Great accommodation, food, rent a bike or go for a bite.
Food scene
One of Queenstown's oldest pizza joints! Named the cow as it was Queenstown's original cow milking shed. Great pizza, cool atmosphere, cozy fire. It can get busy so be prepared to wait and/ or share a table. Worth it! 12 pm - 12 am.
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The Cow
Cow LaneOne of Queenstown's oldest pizza joints! Named the cow as it was Queenstown's original cow milking shed. Great pizza, cool atmosphere, cozy fire. It can get busy so be prepared to wait and/ or share a table. Worth it! 12 pm - 12 am.
Madam Woo's Queenstown restaurant serves tasty Asian food full of flavour. A Great bite. We love the Hawker Rolls for a light meal. 12 - 11pm.
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Madam Woo
Ballarat StreetMadam Woo's Queenstown restaurant serves tasty Asian food full of flavour. A Great bite. We love the Hawker Rolls for a light meal. 12 - 11pm.
Queenstown. Excellent Fine Dining. 43 Ballarat Street. Open 12 - 11pm.
Bookings recommended.
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Rata
43 Ballarat StreetQueenstown. Excellent Fine Dining. 43 Ballarat Street. Open 12 - 11pm.
Bookings recommended.
Arrowtown. A Tapas Bar better suited for Adults. Buckingham Street. Open 5 pm - Late.
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La Rumbla
54 Buckingham StArrowtown. A Tapas Bar better suited for Adults. Buckingham Street. Open 5 pm - Late.
Arrowtown. Casual locals Bar/pizza. 51 Buckingham Street. 11-11pm.
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The Fork And Tap
51 Buckingham StArrowtown. Casual locals Bar/pizza. 51 Buckingham Street. 11-11pm.
Bars
Frankton. A great brewery with great craft beers and great staff. Grab one of our bikes, hit the cycle trail you'll be there in about 20 mins.
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Altitude Brewing
827 Frankton RdFrankton. A great brewery with great craft beers and great staff. Grab one of our bikes, hit the cycle trail you'll be there in about 20 mins.
Queenstown. A locals favourite, small in size but packs a punch - Craft beers and a casual bite, Steamer Warf. Open 10 am - 12 am
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Atlas Beer Cafe
Queenstown. A locals favourite, small in size but packs a punch - Craft beers and a casual bite, Steamer Warf. Open 10 am - 12 am
Arrowtown. An awesome little bar, semi-underground, open fire, and in a historic building. 18 Buckingham Street. Closed Mondays, 5-11 pm Wed, Thurs, Sun, 5-1 am Fri, Sat.
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The Blue Door Arrowtown
18 Buckingham StArrowtown. An awesome little bar, semi-underground, open fire, and in a historic building. 18 Buckingham Street. Closed Mondays, 5-11 pm Wed, Thurs, Sun, 5-1 am Fri, Sat.
Two Supermarkets just 5 mins drive from here.
The cheapest and freshest of our local supermarkets. At the end of Tuckers beach road, turn left (to go right) and go under the bridge. this will take towards Queenstown. At the first roundabout turn left, then left again.
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PAK'nSAVE Queenstown
302 Hawthorne DrThe cheapest and freshest of our local supermarkets. At the end of Tuckers beach road, turn left (to go right) and go under the bridge. this will take towards Queenstown. At the first roundabout turn left, then left again.
'Countdown' is just 5 mins drive from here. At the end of Tuckers beach road, turn left (to go right) and go under the bridge, this will take towards Queenstown direction. At the first roundabout go straight through, then at the second roundabout turn left, then right at the lights.
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Countdown Queenstown
30 Grant Rd'Countdown' is just 5 mins drive from here. At the end of Tuckers beach road, turn left (to go right) and go under the bridge, this will take towards Queenstown direction. At the first roundabout go straight through, then at the second roundabout turn left, then right at the lights.
My favourite brunch places.
Frankton. Great cafe, coffee and breakfast. The views not that bad either.
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The Boatshed Cafe
847 Frankton RdFrankton. Great cafe, coffee and breakfast. The views not that bad either.
Queenstown. Awesome healthy food - Cafe located in Queenstown up by the Gondola. Breakfast/lunch 9 Isle Street Open 8 am - 4pm.
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Bespoke Kitchen
9 Isle StQueenstown. Awesome healthy food - Cafe located in Queenstown up by the Gondola. Breakfast/lunch 9 Isle Street Open 8 am - 4pm.
The Chop Shop
Arrow LaneArrowtown. Yummy lunches a must visit. 8 am - 3 pm.
Cycle ways
Downhill mountain biking. We're happy for you to use the mountain bikes, bike racks, and helmuts. Just newly opened is the downhil mountain bike track from the top of Coronet Peak ski field to the bottom. Skill level 6 out of 10. There have been a few crashes so beware and take care.
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Coronet Peak
Downhill mountain biking. We're happy for you to use the mountain bikes, bike racks, and helmuts. Just newly opened is the downhil mountain bike track from the top of Coronet Peak ski field to the bottom. Skill level 6 out of 10. There have been a few crashes so beware and take care.
About 300m down the road from our mailbox (right) is the start of the cycle/walking track. From here you can go basically as far as your legs can handle. Follow the Shotover river and head to Queenston or the other direction to Arrowtown and out to Gibbston Valley (wineries). Great for a local explore of the area. You are more than welcome to borrow our bikes.
Tucker Beach Road
Tucker Beach RoadAbout 300m down the road from our mailbox (right) is the start of the cycle/walking track. From here you can go basically as far as your legs can handle. Follow the Shotover river and head to Queenston or the other direction to Arrowtown and out to Gibbston Valley (wineries). Great for a local explore of the area. You are more than welcome to borrow our bikes.
Queenstown. With over 30 world-class downhill MTB trails totalling over 30 kms of riding and 450 metres of vertical descent.
$110 ful day pass, $249 3 day pass.
Queenstown Bike Park
Queenstown. With over 30 world-class downhill MTB trails totalling over 30 kms of riding and 450 metres of vertical descent.
$110 ful day pass, $249 3 day pass.