Queenstown
・New Zealand’s top resort destination
・World famous burgers
【City description】
Queenstown, located in the south of New Zealand, is a small town on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, and is a popular resort town with a magnificent scale surrounded by mountains. You can get a spectacular view by taking the cable car up the mountain. The town is lined with stylish buildings, and in one corner is the world-famous Fernburger.
【Overall rating】
★★★★★
【Time required】
8h30
【Budget】
from 239 NZD
【Fatigue】
★★★★☆
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【Contents】
★=Must-see spots
◎=Recommended spots
- How to Get to the Town from the Airport
- Itinerary Map
- ①Bus Stop; Stanley Street Bus Hub
- ②Fergburger★
- ③Kiwi Park Queenstown◎
- ④Skyline Queenstown
- ⑤Queenstown Ultimate Viewpoint★
- ⑥TSS Earnslaw – RealNZ◎
- ⑦Patagonia Chocolates★
- ⑧Time Tripper
- ⑨Queenstown Gardens★
- Useful Links for Travel
- Check Out New Zealand Tourist Information Here!
How to Get to the Town from the Airport
The center of Queenstown is a 20-30 minute drive from the airport. You can also take a taxi or rent a car, but here we will show you how to get there by public bus.
Public bus Orbus Line 1 bound for Fernjill/Sundhinebay departs from the airport every 15 minutes, so take this bus. Tickets can be purchased in cash (10 NZD) from the driver when you board.
【Timetable】
https://www.orc.govt.nz/public-transport/queenstown-buses-and-ferries/check-your-timetables
You can check by clicking on “Remarkable Shops to Sunhidebay” on this website. For directions from the town to the airport, click on “Sunhidebay to Remarkable Shops.”
Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Bus Stop; Stanley Street Bus Hub
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Continue in the direction the bus is traveling ⇒ Turn left at the first intersection ⇒ You will see a burger restaurant on your left
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Cross the roundabout next to Fergburger ⇒ Go up the stairs ⇒ go straight ⇒ You will see a tunnel-like entrance just before the ropeway station
★Route Time required: a few minutes
Proceed to the ropeway station
★ Take the ropeway to the top of the mountain
⑤Queenstown Ultimate Viewpoint
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Get off the ropeway and head back to the street of Fergburger ⇒ Go straight through the roundabout where Fergburger is ⇒ Turn right at the first intersection ⇒ When you reach the outskirts of town, turn left and head back along the lake to the town, and you will see a boat.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Continue along the lake ⇒ You will see a shop with a white exterior on the left hand side of the pier.
★Route Time required: a few minutes
Proceed to the entrance at the pier mentioned earlier.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Continue along the lake until you reach the park.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Leave the park and walk along the street in front of Patagonia Chocolate ⇒ When you reach the main road with the traffic lights, turn left ⇒ Return to the first bus stop
Bus Stop; Stanley Street Bus Hub
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【Start】
①Bus Stop; Stanley Street Bus Hub
You will get off the bus here.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Continue in the direction the bus is traveling ⇒ Turn left at the first intersection ⇒ You will see a burger restaurant on your left
②Fergburger★
Time required: 30 min
Admission fee: from 16.50 NZD
Opening hour: 7 am – 2h30 am
Closed: No
This is a burger shop in Queenstown. It has been praised by media around the world, including CNN, and has been visited by celebrities such as Justin Bieber. They have a wide variety of burgers, including the classic Ferg Burger and ones made with lamb.
Although the store has long opening hours, it is always busy, so you may have to wait quite a while during lunch and dinner hours. I went around 10h30 am during the holiday season, but there was no line and I was able to order right away.
The system works by placing your order at the register and receiving a receipt number. When your number is displayed on the monitors inside and outside the store, you can go and collect your order. Right next door there is also a bakery, bar, gelato shop and other shops in the same chain.
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★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Cross the roundabout next to Fergburger ⇒ Go up the stairs ⇒ go straight ⇒ You will see a tunnel-like entrance just before the ropeway station
③Kiwi Park Queenstown◎
Time required: 1h30
Admission fee: 60 NZD
Opening hour: 9 am – 5h30 pm
(until 5 pm in winter)
Closed: 12/25
This is a park where you can see the kiwi, the national bird of New Zealand. Kiwi is used in various logos and is also used as a word to refer to New Zealanders, and the fruit kiwi fruit was named after the bird because of its resemblance to its appearance.
In this park where you can see kiwis, you can also see a variety of other birds and nature. There is a booth that introduces the ecology of honeybees, and shows are held several times a day.
★Route Time required: a few minutes
Proceed to the ropeway station
④Skyline Queenstown
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: from 66 NZD
Opening hour: 9h30 am – 9 pm
(until 8 pm in winter)
Closed: No
This is the station for the ropeway that takes you up to the mountain where you can see the Queenstown mountains and lake. A round trip for the ropeway costs 66 NZD, but there are various prices depending on the plan, such as go-karts and family plans.
★ Take the ropeway to the top of the mountain
⑤Queenstown Ultimate Viewpoint★
Time required: 1h30
This is the observation deck at the end of the ropeway. Not only can you get a panoramic view, but there is also a restaurant and souvenir shop. A little further up, there is a go-kart area and a 30-minute hiking trail. There is also a mountain climbing trail (Ben Lomond), but it takes 5 to 6 hours round trip and requires special equipment.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Get off the ropeway and head back to the street of Fergburger ⇒ Go straight through the roundabout where Fergburger is ⇒ Turn right at the first intersection ⇒ When you reach the outskirts of town, turn left and head back along the lake to the town, and you will see a boat.
⑥TSS Earnslaw – RealNZ◎
Time required: 1h30
Admission fee: from 69 NZD
Opening hour: it depends on the day
Closed: No
This is a Lake Wakatipu cruise ship with over 100 years of history. Not only can you see the vast mountain scenery as you cruise across the lake, but depending on the plan, you can also stop off at a farm.
For details on operating times, plans, and reservations, please see the following website.
【Cruise ship official website】
https://www.realnz.com/en/destinations/queenstown/
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Continue along the lake ⇒ You will see a shop with a white exterior on the left hand side of the pier.
⑦Patagonia Chocolates★
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: from 7.50 NZD
Opening hour: 9 am – 9 pm
(until 10 pm on Friday, Saturday)
Closed: No
This is a famous chocolate shop in Queenstown. Their ice cream is especially popular and has many award-winning flavors. They also serve breakfast and cakes. It gets crowded in the afternoon, so be careful about the time you go.
★Route Time required: a few minutes
Proceed to the entrance at the pier mentioned earlier.
⑧Time Tripper
Time required: 30 min
Admission fee: 20 NZD
Opening hour: 9h45 am – 5h45 pm
Closed: No
This is an experiential facility where you can see inside the lake. Not only can you see the creatures in the water, but you can also learn about the lake’s past and history through videos.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Continue along the lake until you reach the park.
⑨Queenstown Gardens★
Time required: 1h
Admission fee: 0 NZD
Opening hour: 24 hours
Closed: No
This is a park located on the lakeside. You can walk along the lake and enjoy beautiful scenery.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Leave the park and walk along the street in front of Patagonia Chocolate ⇒ When you reach the main road with the traffic lights, turn left ⇒ Return to the first bus stop
【Goal】
Bus Stop; Stanley Street Bus Hub
Useful Links for Travel
【Hotel Reservations】
ExpediaThere is a lot of great hotel deals listed, and you can read comments from people from all over the world. You can also book these together with your flight.
Hotels.comThere is also a lot of hotel information here. Another great thing is that many of them offer no cancellation fees.
This world-famous hotel booking site has a huge number of listings, so you can find the hotel you like. If you become a member and stay many times, you can get discounts and get even better deals.
【Flight Reservations】
ExpediaIt is a world-famous travel site. It is convenient because you can also purchase domestic air tickets.
【Attractions and Tours】
klookThis is a convenient site where you can book tickets and tours to tourist spots around the world. Be sure to check it out as they sometimes offer discounts.
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