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Surrounds
VKnow
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( 03-442 5444; www.vknow.co.nz ; 155 Fernhill Rd, Fernhill; pizzas $19-30, mains $26-36; 4pm-late) We
agree, the name is dumb. But don't let that put you off this extremely friendly, casual res-
taurant - the kind that everyone wishes was tucked away in their neighbourhood. The
menu showcases local venison, blue cod and Canterbury lamb.
MODERN NZ $$
Wakatipu Grill
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EUROPEAN $$$
( 03-450 9400; www.queenstownhilton.com ; Hilton Queenstown, Peninsula Rd, Kelvin Heights; mains $34-52;
4pm-late Wed-Sun) The Hilton sprawls along the lakeside by the Kawarau River outlet, and
part of the fun of visiting its signature restaurant is the 8km water-taxi ride. The grill
menu stretches to Fred Flintstone-sized Angus T-bones but would-be Wilmas can opt for
freshly shucked oysters, pasta or French-influenced fish, lamb and duck dishes.
Gantley's
( 03-442 8999; www.gantleys.co.nz ; 172 Arthurs Point Rd, Arthurs Point; mains $37-44; 6-10pm) Gantley's
French-influenced menu and highly regarded wine list justify the 7km journey from
Queenstown. The atmospheric dining experience is showcased in a stone-and-timber
building, built in 1863 as a wayside inn. If you feel like splurging, try the six-course
degustation ($90).
FRENCH $$$
Drinking & Nightlife
Drinking is almost a competitive sport in Queenstown, and there's a good range of options
for after-dark carousing. Live music and clubbing are a nightly affair, and even on
Monday and Tuesday nights you should have no problem finding a bar open until 4am.
A couple of outfits run organised pub crawls, where a wristband buys you a riotous
night of discounted drinks, giveaways and games along the way; look for the ads in hos-
tels and bars around town.
Ballarat Trading Company
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