The little sister to the former Vudu Cafe on Beach St has a very cool retro industrial style and a fabulous 1950s aerial photo of Queenstown hanging on one of its walls, but it’s the food you should be paying the most attention to. If you can get past the delicious array of cabinet food, the excellent seasonal menu is also worth a look. From the Larder’s back door, you’re just a two-minute walk to the “beach” area of Queenstown Bay at the city end of Lake Wakatipu, a lovely spot to enjoy your treats.

16 Rees St, Queenstown.

Vudu cafe & larder

Arrowtown Bakery

You should probably leave your South Island pie experience for the Arrowtown Bakery, it’s particularly famous for its venison version which possibly has a hint of raspberry jam in it. The vanilla slice is also a show-stopper. Head down the hill slightly to dine by the Arrow River, just five minutes’ walk away.

1 Buckingham St, Arrowtown

Watching the sunset on Queenstown Bay

Erik’s Fish ’n’ Chips

Fish ’n’ chips sure have come a long way in the last few years, at Erik’s on the lakefront you can order your meal online via an app, Facebook or its website, get your food delivered, or dine in at seating at the food trailer it operates from. They use cholesterol-free rice bran oil made from sustainably grown rice and local ingredients, and the food is all dairy, gluten and nut-free. Some of the more unusual items on the menu include deep-fried kiwifruit, mushy peas, red onion wedges, and chunky chips, cheese and curry. Take your food to the Queenstown Gardens, on the left of the lakefront, and enjoy the views of the water, mountains and busy town from a different perspective.

13 Earl St, Queenstown.