24/05/2026
Queenstown, New Zealand is picture-perfect ☁️🏔️
But first, coffee ☕
Started the morning with lake views and wandering around the Queenstown markets before somehow spending the rest of the day between mountain views, jet boats, gondolas and “just one more snack” 😂
Some tips and opinions 👀
☕ Waterfront coffee spots around Queenstown and Arrowtown are actually worth the hype
🚠 Book the Skyline Gondola earlier in the day during peak season because the lines get LONG
🍔 Fergburger might be controversial but I honestly liked the bakery more 😭
🌿 Glenorchy is only around 45 minutes away and the drive is one of the prettiest in New Zealand
🧥 Bring layers even in summer because Queenstown weather changes really quickly
🌊 Bob’s Cove is worth visiting earlier in the morning if you want calmer water and fewer crowds
🚗 Queenstown traffic and parking can get hectic during peak travel periods, so walking around town is usually the easier option
🍽️ If you’re visiting during high season, book restaurants in advance because most waterfront spots fill up quickly
🌅 Queenstown sunsets genuinely look different every evening depending on the season, clouds and light over the mountains
🚗 Day trips to Glenorchy, Bob’s Cove, Arrowtown, Ayrburn and Wanaka are 100% worth it
Honestly one of those places where you end up taking way more photos than expected 📸
📍Queenstown, New Zealand
