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Ayrburn

Posted on 7 May, 202430 June, 2026 by QueenstownLakes.com

dining| restaurant | cafe | ice cream | playground Visit Ayrburn, this highly popular dining destination is relatively new to the Queenstown basin. Ayrburn is a future lifestyle village (currently only offering dining options) located between Queenstown and Arrowtown, approximately 20 minutes drive from home. We recommend you stop by for a stroll through the…

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Perky’s Floating Bar

Posted on 18 December, 202218 December, 2022 by QueenstownLakes.com

Drink | Bar Local Tip: After picking up your world famous Ferg Burger, our local tip is to head straight to Perky’s to enjoy your feast while having a drink from the bar and enjoying the spectacular views. It’s located right on the waterfront in Queenstown and you can’t beat it for a location to…

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Atlas Beer Cafe

Posted on 5 December, 202214 May, 2026 by QueenstownLakes.com

Drink | Bar | food Atlas Beer Cafe is a rare gem—a true “locals’ local” in the heart of downtown Queenstown. While the rest of the wharf can feel like a tourist trap, Atlas stays grounded with reasonable prices and a gritty, welcoming soul. Why we love it: Insider Tip: If you’ve just finished a…

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This is part of a guidebook for the guests of Central Queenstown Modern Townhouse with Lake Views on AirBNB.

This is part of a guidebook for the guests of Central Queenstown Modern Townhouse with Lake Views on AirBNB.

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