Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
YHA Queenstown Lakefront
( 03-442 8413;
www.yha.co.nz;
88-90 Lake Esplanade; dm/d from $36/87; )
This friendly
alpine lodge has staff well versed in Queenstown's activities. Rooms are basic but clean;
some rooms and the dining area have lake and mountain views. It's a 10- to 15-minute
lakeside stroll to town.
HOSTEL$
CAFE$
Vudu Cafe & Larder
(16 Rees St; mains $10-18)
Queenstown's best cafe has excellent baking, from savoury pies to
divine biscuits, as well as top-notch breakfast and lunch options such as buttermilk pancakes
and cheesy quesadillas. It's 'the' place to go, and deservedly so. Magic.
BURGERS$
Fergburger
(
www.fergburger.com;
42 Shotover St; burgers $10-17; 8.30am-5am)
Looking to get a few calor-
ies on board? You can't go past iconic Fergburger, home to great gourmet burgers, although
be prepared to queue. Yes, they're that good.
CAFE, CRAFT BEER$$$
Atlas Beer Cafe
(Steamer Wharf, Beach St)
Did we hear you say you needed calories? Head to this pint-sized
bar to size up NZ's burgeoning craft-beer scene and dig into a well-priced steak dinner.
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Supplies & Equipment
Tramping equipment can be bought or hired at several places, including
Outside Sports
DELICATESSEN
Mediterranean Market
(
www.mediterranean.co.nz;
53 Robins Rd)
Queenstown has numerous supermarkets but you can't
go past the Mediterranean Market for delicious, high-quality proteins such as proper salami
(and house-cured biltong), caramel nuts, chocolate, hard cheeses, and crackers, as well as
staples such as fresh produce and bread.
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Information
Queenstown i-SITE
( 0800 668 888, 03-442 4100;
www.queenstownnz.co.nz;
cnr Shotover &
Camp Sts; 8am-6.30pm)
offers booking and accommodation services and information on
Queenstown, Arrowtown and Glenorchy.
