Patagonia Chocolates - Ice Creamery & Chocolaterie

Airy apartments with kitchenettes in laid-back hotel offering a garden, a terrace & lake views. Off Highway 6A near Lake Wakatipu, this relaxed apartment hotel is a 6-minute walk from lake and mountain views at the Skyline Queenstown cable car, and a 14-minute walk from the Queenstown Gardens. Bright studio and 2-bedroom apartments provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes, as well as en suite bathrooms. All feature lake or garden views, and some have furnished terraces. Some units can sleep up to 5 guests. Amenities include a garden with a furnished terrace and BBQ equipment. Parking is available.

Funky dorms in a laid-back hostel with a garden, a communal kitchen & free breakfast. Set in a storied building surrounded by a whimsical garden with a brook and a bridge, this relaxed hostel is a 3-minute walk from Shotover Canyon Swing cliff jump, a 6-minute walk from Queenstown Beach and an 8-minute walk form the Skyline Queenstown gondola. The spartan, 4- to 6-bed dorms have a funky vibe and come with bunk beds, shared bathrooms and free Wi-Fi (no air-conditioning). A female-only dorm is available. The hostel offers free breakfast. Additional amenities include a communal kitchen, a dining area and a garden patio, in addition to a lounge with a flat-screen TV and a DVD library. Laundry facilities are available.

The World Bar is a quirky, multilevel gem where you can feast on legendary chicken wings and smash burgers while sipping vibrant teapot cocktails.

Nestled in a hidden alley, this cozy fine dining spot in Queenstown serves up standout dishes and cocktails in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Ritzy quarters in an eco-chic boutique hotel featuring free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a cosy lounge. This eco-chic boutique hotel with a stone facade is a 7-minute walk from Skycity Queenstown casino, an 8-minute walk from Lake Wakatipu and 16 km from Coronet Peak ski resort. Posh rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus glass-walled bathrooms; some have kitchenettes, fireplaces and/or balconies. Apartments also include full kitchens, lounges and dining rooms. Freebies consist of parking, breakfast, and pre-dinner drinks and canapés. There's also a ski drying room, and a cosy lounge with a fireplace.

A trendy spot with a breezy terrace, this restaurant serves up delicious homemade international dishes and cocktails, making it a brunch must-visit.

Basic private rooms & dorms in a casual hostel offering a hot tub, a communal kitchen & free Wi-Fi. A 3-minute walk from a bus stop, this unassuming hostel is an 8-minute walk from Queenstown Gardens and a 15-minute walk from Kiwi Birdlife Park. No-frills dorms offer free Wi-Fi, lockers, and bunk beds with privacy curtains and reading lights. Private rooms feature satellite TV, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Bathrooms are shared. Linens and towels are provided. Amenities include a communal kitchen, ski storage, and a TV lounge with a fireplace, plus guest laundry facilities. A deck features BBQ grills, sunloungers and a hot tub. Parking is available.

"Experience elevated luxury in these spacious, primely positioned self-contained apartments just a short walk from central Queenstown. Each 135-square-metre apartment features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full designer kitchen, laundry facilities, and generous lounge and dining areas with a cozy schist-stone gas fireplace. The master bedroom opens to a private balcony, and the outdoor patio invites you to take in breathtaking views of the lake, mountains, or surrounding forest. With secure on-site bike storage, a repair and wash station, these apartments are perfect for families, couples, groups, or business travellers looking for a beautiful, private retreat with 2 and 3-bedroom options available."

Casual hotel in a grand lakeside building offering a pool, chic dining & a cosy bar with fireplaces. Across the street from the scenic Lake Wakatipu, this relaxed hotel occupies a stately building a 10-minute walk from the nearest bus stop and 6 km from hiking in the Ben Lomond mountain range. Understated rooms come with free Wi-Fi, as well as flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add minibars, sitting areas, and shared balconies with lake views. Suites offer separate living rooms with sofabeds. Room service is available 24/7. There's no air-conditioning. Amenities include an outdoor pool, and a refined restaurant with lake views, plus a chic bar with fireplaces.

Hotel lounge, open since 1867, serving cocktails, tapas & champagne in a chic, cozy atmosphere.