TripSmithQueenstown
A curated guide to Queenstown, New Zealand: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Skyline Queenstown 4.6★ (14,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Kiwi Park Queenstown 4.5★ (2,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Queenstown Gardens 4.8★ (1,600 reviews) · Park
- Tiki Trail- Top Station 4.7★ (1,500 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- RealNZ | TSS Earnslaw Queenstown Cruise 4.7★ (1,300 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Queenstown Hill Walking Track 4.8★ (1,200 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Ziptrek Ecotours 4.9★ (1,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Fear Factory Queenstown 4.6★ (1,200 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- Public Italian Kitchen 4.7★ (3,200 reviews) · Restaurant
- Vudu Cafe 4.4★ (1,900 reviews) · Cafe
- The Boat Shed Cafe 4.4★ (1,800 reviews) · Cafe
- Blue Kanu 4.6★ (1,400 reviews) · Restaurant
- odd saint 4.7★ (834 reviews) · Restaurant
- Sunfire Queenstown 4.7★ (708 reviews) · Restaurant
- The Bunker Restaurant 4.5★ (880 reviews) · Restaurant
- TOAST & OAK 4.8★ (516 reviews) · Restaurant
Where to drink
- Minus 5° ICE BAR 4.6★ (1,800 reviews) · Bar
- Beech Tree 4.8★ (675 reviews) · Pub
- Perky's - Floating Bar Queenstown 4.8★ (557 reviews) · Bar
- Ferg's Bar 4.7★ (651 reviews) · Bar
- Little Blackwood 4.6★ (602 reviews) · Cocktail bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Skyline Queenstown
- Afternoon: Tiki Trail- Top Station
- Dinner: Public Italian Kitchen
- Nightcap: Minus 5° ICE BAR
Day 2
- Morning: Kiwi Park Queenstown
- Afternoon: RealNZ | TSS Earnslaw Queenstown Cruise
- Dinner: Vudu Cafe
- Nightcap: Beech Tree
Day 3
- Morning: Queenstown Gardens
- Afternoon: Queenstown Hill Walking Track
- Dinner: The Boat Shed Cafe
- Nightcap: Perky's - Floating Bar Queenstown
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Queenstown?
With 20 notable sights and 18 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.