Queenstown’s celebrated food and beverage culture has been shaped by the dramatic landscape of the region and the diversity of people who call this place home. Here, the views and the food are as unique and spectacular as each other. During your stay, immerse yourself in Queenstown's vibrant food…
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Along with stunning views and plenty of unforgettable adventures, Queenstown is renowned for its coffee culture. A host of cafés serve up some of the best coffee in the country here. Locals are passionate about the perfect coffee, and enjoying the brew is a ritual here, morning, noon and night…
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Our region’s breath-taking landscape and love of adventure has inspired the gourmet food and beverage scene here. Discover extraordinary gourmet food experiences which speak to the breath-taking surroundings and fascinating people who make Queenstown truly special. Here are six must-try immersive…
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Where to eat in Frankton, Queenstown Frankton is a popular suburb of Queenstown. This residential area is home to Queenstown Airport and a growing number of restaurants, bars, cafes and shopping destinations. If you’re looking for restaurants in the Frankton area, you’re spoiled for choice. The…
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Queenstown is a vibrant, cosmopolitan destination with more restaurants, bars and cafés than you can shake a fork at. There's a range of gourmet dining destinations in Queenstown's compact town centre, but there are also plenty of low-cost alternatives that are great value for money. If you’ve blown…
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Arrowtown is a foodie paradise, packed with delicious places to eat and drink. Here are our favourite places to get your Arrowtown breakfast on. Dishery Dudley's Cottage Precinct, 4 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown Right next to the lush beauty of the Arrow River Reserve, Dishery has a spacious outdoor…
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Tell us a bit about Sherwood. Chris: Sherwood is a 1980s mock-Tudor inn, repurposed and refit with a sustainable ethos. On the food side, we run a garden-to-table restaurant. Chris Scott, Sherwood You’ve been at Sherwood now for coming on two years. How did you get here? Chris: I’m originally from…
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Our top Queenstown CBD lunch picks With so many great restaurants, it’s a tough call to pick the best places to lunch in Queenstown. But we’ve given it a go. These local favourites combine great ingredients with friendly service and cracking views out over Lake Whakatipu and the Remarkables…
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1. Perky’s Floating Bar No list of Queenstown lakefront hangouts would be complete without Perky’s, New Zealand’s only floating bar. This quirky boat bar has an outdoor deck, so you can sip cocktails and marvel at the views of the Remarkables, Cecil and Walter Peak and Queenstown Bay. They don’t…
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For years Candice was the sommelier for the Rātā hospitality group. Recognised as one of New Zealand’s best sommeliers, she now consults for restaurants wanting to up their wine game and writes reviews for Raymond Chan Wine Reviews. She shares with us her favourite Central Otago wineries to enjoy a…
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