Places to see in Queenstown in one day

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Day 19 (afternoon): Glenorchy - Places to see in Queenstown in one day

A route through places to see in Queenstown in one day it is what has led us to divide the day today into two parts, the first touring the places we see in Glenorchy that we did this morning from Wanaka, for this afternoon, after a small change of plans due to work, come to the city, where we want to spend the day and part of tomorrow, discovering all the things to do in Queenstown We have planned.

We arrived at 2:30 p.m. at Queenstown Lakeview Holiday Park, our accommodation in Queenstown tonight, after leaving the Jucy motorhome, going directly to one of the places we had aimed to eat in the city and according to all readers, no We could get lost.
Remember that if you are interested in making a route through New Zealand by motorhome, we recommend you look at the Motorhome Republic page where you can see all the available motorhome options, prices and make the reservation directly.


This place is none other than Fergburger, another of the places to see in Queenstown, which they say is the most recommended restaurant in the city to eat hamburgers, evaluating them as the best in New Zealand. And being so and having them less than 100 meters from our accommodation, how could it be otherwise, there we are going to try them.
Keep in mind that it is one of the busiest places in the city, so at peak times, there are queues of more than an hour. Knowing this and that its schedule is from 8 in the morning to 5 in the morning, we recommend you come at the end of the afternoon, about 3:30 or so or early, so as not to queue.
Another option is to call, place the order and come pick it up. This way you will skip the lines. If in spite of this you want to come to make your order in the premises, try to look for a table inside since there are many times an empty table and it does not take care when everyone wants to stay on the terrace.

Ferburger local

We ordered two classic cheeseburgers, two sodas and potatoes for 35NZD that we have to say, they feel great, although the portions are huge. Despite this, we did not resist when we just ate a couple of ice cream and two coffees in the ice cream parlor next door for 19NZD that are the icing on one of the best hamburgers we have ever eaten.

Ferburger Burger

And so, with the stomach ready, now we start the route through the places to visit in Queenstown in one day, starting with one of the most famous, the Skyline Gondola, just 500 meters from the main street of the city and Ferburger.

Skyline Gondola

If there is a known viewpoint in the city and one of the things to see in New Zealand, that is the Skyline Gondola, also known for being the cable car with more inclination in the world.
With it you can reach Bob's Peak, with fantastic views of Queenstown and the surrounding area, as well as enjoying during the ascent and descent of a unique experience.
The price of the round trip ticket is 39NZD per person and you can take it directly at the ticket office or if you prefer, book it in advance to avoid queues. You can choose between the Ticket for the Skyline Gondola in Queenstown or book the Skyline Gondola Funicular in Queenstown with lunch or dinner.

Keep in mind that the duration of this visit is not more than 1 hour between the funicular routes and the walk through the viewpoint, so you can make a route through the places to see in Queenstown much more complete even in a single afternoon.

Skyline Gondola

Another option is to walk up and down, although you must bear in mind that it will take you more than an hour and there are quite complicated sections. If you do not want to make efforts and have little time, we believe that it is best to opt for the funicular, despite not being precisely economical.

Views from the Gondola Skyline

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Skyline Luge

In addition to climbing on the funicular, enjoy the incredible views of the city and have lunch or dinner at the restaurant, another of the things to do in Queenstown, precisely in this area of ​​the city, is some recreational activity.
From here you can enjoy the Skyline Luge, a kind of 3-wheel karts, with which you can take a walk through the curves of the panoramic circuit, while enjoying unique views.
Keep in mind that there are different options, although the most popular is the one that allows you to get on and off with the cable car and then ride the Luge three or five times. You can book your ticket here for the Skyline Cable Car and luge ride in Queenstown.

Queenstown Overview

After this first visit, we have to confess we have loved it and seeing that the pace of the afternoon along the route of places to see in Queenstown It is quite good, we go to the city center, 400 meters from where we are, to enjoy the atmosphere we have read, it is one of the most special cities in New Zealand.

Queenstown Mall

We could say that this is the most commercial area of ​​the city and the perfect place to buy in case you need anything or a souvenir to take you as a souvenir. In addition, it is one of the liveliest areas and therefore, one of the streets in which we are safe, you will not feel alone at all.

Queenstown Mall

Stroll along the lake, another thing to do in Queenstown

And it is that not everything can be visits in this city, one of the most incredible to walk and enjoy nature. At the end of the day and after the route through the places to visit in Queenstown, we recommend you go to the lake area and be part of the Queenstown Trail, on the edge of Lake Wakatipu you will see the well-known Queenstown beach.
In this area you will find countless restaurants and bars, perfect for making a stop, whether for dinner or a drink.

Walking, one of the things to do in Queenstown

Although for us this visit has been only a few hours, seeing the atmosphere that the city has, if you have time, it is a city that is very worthwhile, especially if you like or practice an adventure sport. In case this is not so, with a day or an afternoon well spent, you can see the most important places in Queenstown, as we have done.

Places to see in Queenstown

It's 9 o'clock at night when we end the day, crossing our fingers to keep the good weather, returning to Queenstown Lakeview Holiday Park, where after dinner, we fall like children.

We leave you a map with the route on foot through the places to visit in Queenstown among which are the center of the city and how could it be otherwise, the Skyline Gondola.

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