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odd saint

A bright yellow coffee machine in Odd Saint Queenstown.
Place Queenstown
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Residing in a wistful schist stone building on the corner of Camp Street, odd saint is a neighbourhood eatery for those who worship great food and great service.

Blue Door Bar

A blue door leading to a bar in Arrowtown.
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Who would’ve thought an old, weathered doorway sporting peeling blue paint could cause such a stir? Arrotown's Blue Door Bar is a hidden speakeasy-style bar,...

Atlas Beer Cafe

The exterior of Atlas Beer Cafe Queenstown.
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Tucked away behind Steamer Wharf on the edge of Lake Whakatipu, Queenstown’s Atlas Beer Cafe prides itself on maintaining a small footprint while going big on the...

Mt Rosa

A cheese platter and a glass of rose wine.
Place Queenstown
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A little off the beaten track in Gibbston, proudly stands the home of Mt Rosa – a wine label and cellar door that has played a pivotal role in shaping the...

Wolf Coffee Roasters

The exterior of the Wolf Coffee Roasters on a sunny day.
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Sitting amongst a row of historic buildings, Wolf Coffee Roasters is a specialty small batch coffee haven on Buckingham Street in Arrotown.

The Fork and Tap

Customers dining outside a quaint stone building in Arrowtown.
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Gracefully perched on the corner of Buckingham Street, this beloved Arrowtown pub opens its doors each day, ready to greet groups of old friends and connect new ones.

Mrs Woolly’s General Store

People dining outside next to old huts.
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As iconic as the red shed or the stunning views at the head of the lake, Mrs Woolly’s General Store has become a cornerstone attraction in Glenorchy, offering a bit of...

SUNDAYS

Customers dining at a large table at Sundays in Queenstown.
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One of the beloved residents of Country Lane in Frankton, SUNDAYS is set inside a beautifully refurbished church.

Altitude Brewing

The colourful exterior of Altitude Brewing surrounded by large green umbrellas.
Place Queenstown
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Inside a red corrugated shed, one could easily mistake this for just another garage in the industrial neighbourhood of Frankton Marina.

Sherwood

The wood and green interior of The Sherwood Queenstown.
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With wellbeing, community and sustainability intertwined into each offering, visitors run away to Sherwood Queenstown to renew their body, spirit and mind through food,...

The World Bar

Hands holding a deep fried ball.
Place Queenstown
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Not all adventures in Queenstown require a tent, carabiner or dehydrated food (thankfully).

The Boatshed Cafe

Inside the Boat Shed looking out towards the ocean.
Place Queenstown
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Set in a dream location on the shores of Lake Whakatipu in Frankton, The Boat Shed Cafe is a loved spot for locals and visitors to stop in for coffee, a memorable breakfast...

Margo's

A sign promoting tacos and Mexican food.
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There’s no greater universal disappointment than dining at a Mexican restaurant, expecting to get punched in the face with zingy, spicy and numbing flavours…...

Little Mez

A little wooden hut entrance to Little Mez Queenstown.
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Hidden downstairs from its sister restaurant Margo’s, this underground cocktail bar in Queenstown makes it immediately clear that having fun runs in this...

Canyon Brewing

People dining outside in Queenstown on a sunny day.
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Pull up a beanbag in Queenstown’s most scenic beer garden, with Shotover River views almost as impressive as their woodfired sourdough pizza and innovative beers crafted with sustainability in mind.

The Winery

The exterior of The Winery Arrowtown on a sunny day.
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If we all had the time and budget, we’d likely be sipping bubbles, whites and reds at a different winery every week.