Karen & John’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A visit to Arrowtown is like stepping back in time. The main street retains original buildings from the gold rush. There are lots of lovely restaurants and cafes, as well as several short and long walks to enjoy the river and hills.
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Arrowtown
A visit to Arrowtown is like stepping back in time. The main street retains original buildings from the gold rush. There are lots of lovely restaurants and cafes, as well as several short and long walks to enjoy the river and hills.
No trip to Queenstown is complete without taking in the breathtaking scenery of the road trip to Glenorchy.
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Glenorchy
No trip to Queenstown is complete without taking in the breathtaking scenery of the road trip to Glenorchy.
Short Walks and Hiking
Moke Lake is one of our favourite walks. The scenery is beautiful and the track is suitable for moderate fitness.
Moke Lake Track
Moke Lake is one of our favourite walks. The scenery is beautiful and the track is suitable for moderate fitness.
A beautiful walk through Beech forest to beautiful Bob's Cove. Any easy walk with beautiful scenery.
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Bob's Cove Track
1246 Glenorchy-Queenstown RdA beautiful walk through Beech forest to beautiful Bob's Cove. Any easy walk with beautiful scenery.
A locals favourite. This walk requires a moderate level of fitness, but you will be rewarded with varied scenery from Beech Forest, Lake Views and a restored Gold Miners Hut. Allow 2 1/2 - 3 hours.
Mt Crichton Loop Track
A locals favourite. This walk requires a moderate level of fitness, but you will be rewarded with varied scenery from Beech Forest, Lake Views and a restored Gold Miners Hut. Allow 2 1/2 - 3 hours.
My personal favourite walk in Queenstown! This is an easy, short walk (45 minutes) on a well maintained trail. The trail has some of the best views you will see. Be sure to explore the beaches on the western side of the trail. The trail is just 5 minutes drive from the studio. It can be extended to take in a walk up to Jardine Park.
Kelvin Peninsula Trail
My personal favourite walk in Queenstown! This is an easy, short walk (45 minutes) on a well maintained trail. The trail has some of the best views you will see. Be sure to explore the beaches on the western side of the trail. The trail is just 5 minutes drive from the studio. It can be extended to take in a walk up to Jardine Park.
One of the highlights of the Mount Creighton Loop Track is visiting this wonderfully preserved Gold Miners Hut.
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Sam Summers Hut
One of the highlights of the Mount Creighton Loop Track is visiting this wonderfully preserved Gold Miners Hut.
The walk around Lake Hayes will reward you with beautiful views, especially on a still day, when the lake is like a mirror. Allow 1 1/2 hours for the full loop walk. Then perhaps reward yourself with coffee and cake in Arrowtown.
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Lake Hayes scenic spot
The walk around Lake Hayes will reward you with beautiful views, especially on a still day, when the lake is like a mirror. Allow 1 1/2 hours for the full loop walk. Then perhaps reward yourself with coffee and cake in Arrowtown.
When in Queenstown, enjoy a gentle stroll around the Queenstown Gardens. The gardens themselves are lovely, year round, and the views from the loop trail make for great photo opportunities.
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Queenstown Gardens
When in Queenstown, enjoy a gentle stroll around the Queenstown Gardens. The gardens themselves are lovely, year round, and the views from the loop trail make for great photo opportunities.
This hike starts at the top of The Remarkables ski field access road. The hike is not too demanding, and the views are well worth the effort.
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Lake Alta
This hike starts at the top of The Remarkables ski field access road. The hike is not too demanding, and the views are well worth the effort.
OK, definitely one of my absolutely favourite local walks. But the first 30 minutes is a solid uphill slog, following by crossing a path built over a water pipe. The track is very safe, but if you don't have a head for heights, the pipe section might be challenging. I'm not great with heights, and manage this ok, because the views from the platform on a clear day are well worth the effort!
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Wye Creek Track
OK, definitely one of my absolutely favourite local walks. But the first 30 minutes is a solid uphill slog, following by crossing a path built over a water pipe. The track is very safe, but if you don't have a head for heights, the pipe section might be challenging. I'm not great with heights, and manage this ok, because the views from the platform on a clear day are well worth the effort!
Relaxation and Pampering
With beautiful facilities including a 25m indoor pool, the Eforea Spa is the perfect place to enjoy being pampered.
The eforea: spa
79 Peninsula RdWith beautiful facilities including a 25m indoor pool, the Eforea Spa is the perfect place to enjoy being pampered.
Seriously... this is a MUST do while in Queenstown. Nothing beats being immersed in your own private hot tub, overlooking the Shotover River, or if you make a night booking, then gazing up to the stars. I highly recommend this special treat!
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Onsen Hot Pools
162 Arthurs Point RdSeriously... this is a MUST do while in Queenstown. Nothing beats being immersed in your own private hot tub, overlooking the Shotover River, or if you make a night booking, then gazing up to the stars. I highly recommend this special treat!