Taco Medic is in a densely populated restaurant tourist area so it's hard to notice among…read moreeverything else. But, we were feeling tacos for dinner and it popped up as the first suggestion on Google Maps. Walking up to the stall, it was packed full of patrons eating outside, so a good sign. We got four tacos and I've detailed my thoughts below: The Bushman: there was a massive amount of pork belly and the sweet onion reduction which was good, but the huge amount led to mush when I picked up the taco. The integrity of the tortilla was hugely compromised by the toppings, so I wished there was a double tortilla situation. The Stockman: one of my favorites with the green hot sauce they have made from tomatillos and jalapeños. The chipotle créme fraiche were just three big circles on the taco, but it ended up being incredible to cut the richness from the brisket. The Fisherman: first bite and it was way salty and acidic, but I persevered through to a second, which was better. I thought that the fish itself was good, but the balance from the toppings was lacking. The Ken Tuckymwan: my absolute favorite. The freshness from the mango chunks cut through the richness from the fried chicken and that chipotle mayo. I really enjoyed this with the hot sauces they offered. Overall, the integrity of the tacos were really poor as the tortilla almost disintegrated after the second bite. But, the tacos pack a punch of flavor that makes the mess worth it.

We were trying to find an early lunch that wasn't too filling and so Taco Medic popped up while…read morelooking for a spot on TripAdvisor (I know I know, blasphemy, but when Yelp isn't as prevalent, you kind of have to use your resources and THEN add it to Yelp!). L O C A T I O N Funny enough the Taco Medic spots on Yelp were incorrectly located (as well as on Google) and the folks there said it was an old food truck or just incorrect in general and they can't remove it or update. It's located on this inside road called Searle. It's not accessible by road so you need to walk there. M E N U The taco menu is fairly short and sweet. They have both grilled and deep fried fish, chicken, pork, steak, etc. tacos. We ended up having the pork belly and deep fried fish. The pork belly (like many pork belly we had in New Zealand) was a disappointment. Too much meat, not enough fat and should be grilled more to a crisp. The fish wasn't bad. They're both fairly the same size of tacos that we get here in California and nothing special to be honest even though the folks there said that it's not any taco we've ever had...and well there's plenty of these fusiony tacos here. The sauces on the table were fairly spicy for me esp. the mango. O V E R A L L The service was great and friendly. The seats inside were not many but they have tables outside after noon but no one was there the Saturday we left at 11am. The food was okay and priced decently as everything else in New Zealand is fairly pricey. Would go back? Sure if we wanted more of a snack, but I would not get the pork belly.

We'd passed The Empanada Kitchen the day before and vowed to try one of their empanadas before we…read moreleft Queenstown. It's a tiny little storefront that's nestled in between the public toilets on Beach Street. You can't miss it. We dropped by on a Friday afternoon (around 2:00pm). The little storefront is super cute along with it's merchandise (hats, t-shirt, bag and sauces/oils). The lady working was very friendly and exuberant. Menu is short and sweet. Four different types of empanadas. It seems like one changes daily (beef blue & stout wasn't there the following day). - Mince 3 cheeses ($6.00 NZD) - mince angus beef, roasted peppers, brie, parmesan and mozzarella. The minced beef was well seasoned, flavourful and maintained a good texture. The dough has an excellent crispy bite. Not sure how but they even manage to stencil Empanada Kitchen on the fold. Perfect little snack while you walk around the wharf or Queenstown's CBD. Great quality.

Tasty. Quick. Warm. Perfect food for strolling the area or sitting on the grass. 6nz. Good deal and…read moreconvenient. The mince pie is the best seller and I can see why. Recommended.

These guys are lame. No hats, no cursing, and they turn people away at the door for no good reason…read more I'd rather throw my money on the ground out front then come and play with it here

Here in the states, we don't gamble very much but I do find myself going to more and more casinos…read morewhile traveling. I guess it's just we don't drink and party like we used to so there are only so many night time activities that do not involve partying. This place is tiny, a small room at most on the upstairs floor.

I had some time to kill before my flight out of QZN so I walked to the market and hung out for a…read morebit. It's quite a large outdoor space with a variety of mostly food, handmade items, and live music. Biga, a Neapolitan-style pizza stall was slinging pies made to order. Whitestone Cheese Co had samples of artisan cheese. There were fresh produce, bakery goods, chocolate, coffee, restrooms, water refill, and more. Hang out on the grass or picnic tables (the sun was strong and they had sunscreen free to use), or grab and go. Recommend if you're in the area.

On our "free" day in Queenstown, Mom and I decided to take a local bus and check out the…read moreRemarkables Park Farmers Market. The bus took us as far as the nearby shopping center, and from there it was easy enough to ask a local where to find the market. It was about 1/2 mile walk from the shopping center, just far enough to not be able to see signs from the parking lot where the bus dropped us off. I had never been to a farmers market outside of the U.S. before, and this the Remarkables market was amazing, and probably better than I could have ever imagined a farmers market to be. Set along what looked like newly developed roadways and open lots, the market was set in a big green meadow area. Cars parked on grassy areas around the market. There's a large 3-walled barn structure, an open air area, complete with some picnic tables with umbrellas, rustic planters with flowers in them and play areas for the kiddies. It looked like they built the space specifically for a farmer's market! The area was ringed by the Remarkables mountain range, and a few snow caps remained. It was so gorgeous!! There may have been 20 vendors at the market. Vendors sold everything from produce, prepared food, bread and muffin mixes, packaged salt seasonings, homemade Worcestershire sauce, raw meat and fish, farm fresh cheese, baked goods, preserves, honey, charcuterie, clothing and gift items. There was also musical entertainment. It was such a diverse collection and every single vendor as as nice as they come! As I expected, the produce was amazing! I took a photo of celery that was at least 24" long!! Mom and I were so tempted to buy all kinds of things, but since we were traveling, and soon to leave the country, we knew that we would have to be selective and also weren't sure what we'd be allowed to take with us to our next destination. We opted to only buy what we could eat for a nice picnic--salami, cheese, bread and a smoothie. All were so fresh and delicious! We sat at a table under an umbrella and soaked in some sun while enjoying watching the locals. A really nice touch was that at the picnic tables were a stack of newspapers for reading, and a huge bottle of sunscreen for anyone who might need some. The market is my favorite memory of our short stay in Queenstown.

whenever we travel, I usually go to a Marriott property. Visiting Queenstown, Marriott hotels were…read morenot available. So I booked through bookit. Whistler is about 15 minutes from the airport. The check-in process was pretty easy. We had room 25, and to get there you had to climb many stairs. This would be difficult if you were elderly. When we got to the property we had a bedroom, a kitchen attached to the living room and a decent bathroom. But the property was really cold. We had a heater in the hallway that took a long time to heat, and I did not discover the other heaters until late in the night when I started opening cabinets. There were to heaters in the cabinet and the bed had heated blankets. Thankfully we only stayed one night, I was pretty uncomfortable. I am not sure if this is normal in Queenstown. But I couldn't wait to go back to a normal hotel where I don't have to think and work to be comfortable.

Good location away from the noise. It close enough to walk to anything we needed. Comfortable beds…read morenot located on the street side so there was no noise to be had. Good time!

We have visited Queenstown from Australia several times, usually staying for at least two weeks…read moreeach time. New World Frankton (Queenstown) is our go to for grocery shopping, such an amazing store which leaves our supermarkets in Australia lacking by comparison. The range of bakery and deli product is outstanding. Great customer service, from a friendly helpful team, even to providing complimentary discount cards for visitors to enjoy the discounted price on a range of product across a well stocked store. And the main attraction? Izzy The Supermarket Cat! we love visiting her, and are amazed at how the management and team have taken her to their hearts and provide care for this wondefully free spirited feline.

Great location right by the airport (and the car rental spots) so you can get your shopping for the…read morerest of your trip or pick up a few goodies before you leave this lovely country.

My extended family stayed in this apartment and we congregated here as it was the bigger of the 2…read morerooms. Immediately upon walking in, you are met with the stunning view of Lake Wakatipu. Loved the tall windows spanning the length of the apartment and the skylight near the balcony. The kitchen is fully equipped with cutlery and cookware if you wanted to cook. There's also a washing machine and dryer and they supply dry detergent which is super helpful for our longish trip overseas. Also loved the gas fireplace on those cold days while lounging looking out at the lake. There were 2 separate rooms each with their own bathroom-1 room had the queen? sized bed closer to the living room and the other room was by the entrance of the apartment which had 2 twin sized beds. You can also walk out to the balcony and enjoy the fresh air of NZ. I believe they were doing some remodeling at the time but it was a bit inconvenient to get to the apartment-first take an elevator to a different floor, then pass through the parking garage, then take another elevator, then short walk to the apartment... hence the lower than 5 stars. Also the breakfast buffet was pretty small but it did the job. The location is right by the lake and only a 10 min walk to the downtown. I would definitely recommend to stay here if you're visiting Queenstown and maybe go to another place for breakfast.

Gorgeous spot with incredible views!! Stay on the 2nd…read moreflr--rooms w hot tubs. To die for views!! Staff needs to be trained up to meet international clientele standards of service, but o/w an incredible location.

This place is very nice with its balcony and modern look of the room. And the customer service is…read moregood too. When I asked for the sewing kit, they provided it right away. The only thing is that in Boston, the hotel I lived in, they came upstairs to give things to me such as toothpaste but for this place, I need to go the reception to get whatever I need. But overall, a very comfortable place to live in and 10min walk to the bar street so if you live pub or bar, this is a good place to live in.

Nice hotel. Room is large and clean with a great view of the lake from our balcony. Decor is a bit…read moredated. The breakfast buffet was not good but we had dinner in the bar and it was excellent. Husband had a burger and I had the salmon. Both were delicious.

Without hesitation, the best B&B type accommodation I've had the pleasure of staying at. There are…read more2 cottages, an apartment, and several guestrooms. The guestrooms have breakfast included, the cottages are self contained with kitchen, but for extra you can opt in for breakfast. There are several reasons this place is special: the hosts, the location, and the facilities. The hosts have been doing this for over 30 years because they have a passion for what they do. They are great people and they do a fabulous job of innkeeping. Michael made a lot of effort to give us many great recommendations on where to go, what to see, and where to eat. They also have traveled extensively and love to share their experiences. Nery's touch is felt by the ambience of the decor and interiors. I think they both spend a lot of time making the grounds beautiful. The gardens are beautiful. It certainly doesn't hurt that the location is nestled in the most gorgeous river canyon. It is simply breathtaking! Best of all, it's less than 5 minutes from all the craziness of Queenstown: traffic, masses of people, congestion. We couldn't wait to get back to our cottage every night, open a bottle of wine and sit outside and watch the river go by. If I could give a sixth star I would.

Good pizza. Great atmosphere. Lots of vegan and gluten free options. I had the vegan la fiesta…read morewhich has a hot sauce base. My wife had the vegan princess. You order at the bar, so I can't speak to the service though the food came quickly. Overall, recommended for a good pie.

We were a group of 12, my brother in law called and made a reservation over a month before, then…read morecalled to confirm a few days before. They confirmed the reservation with him. We arrived after a long day of traveling and they had no reservation for us and said they had no room for us . This was pretty frustrating, especially since we had 4 kids under 6 with us. So then we decided we will just order take away and eat it at a park. When we went to order our food the staff said to wait and they would make sure they could get us seated. They worked super fast and got a table from a large group that just left ready for us. We really appreciated that. Pizza was excellent, drinks were excellent. We had full bellies and happy kiddos!