Hey there,

I am about to travel to Queenstown. Does anybody have some information about cheap places to stay, activities, in particular the bungy jump thrillogy (prices) and where to go for a few beers and a dance at night? Any help is really appreciated.

Thanks

Queenstown is always fairly lively with plenty of hostels and pubs etc, although you are coming up to winter and there'll be snow at some time.
YHA has two hostels there, Central and Lakefront. The latter is a 5-7 minute walk into town. If you stay there, ask for room 18 that's the one up top with the balcony.

Central as the name suggests is right in town. And probably the better choice if you're after the pubs/bars etc.
http://www.yha.co.nz/NZHostelsandTravel/FindaHostel/Ota...QueenstownLakefront/
http://www.yha.co.nz/NZHostelsandTravel/FindaHostel/Ota...n/QueenstownCentral/

One thing to remember about Queenstown - nothing is cheap. Thrillogy was $299 and includes Nevis Highway Bungy, Ledge Bungy, Kawarau Bungy and T-shirt. Haven't done Thrillogy, but I can tell you Kawarau Bridge Bungy is awesome - absolutely fantastic.

Heaps of activities, Jetboating, Shotover Jet, $99 Dart Wilderness, $179 Cluth River Jet $75, are just some .
Skydiving, Hang Gliding, there's NZone "The Ultimate Jump" and Skydive Lake Wanaka (both pricey) they both offer up to 15,000 feet jumps.

Don't forget MIlford Sound it's one of the "must sees" on the South Island. Plenty of operators, the hostels all have brochures, but a good one is BBQ Bus. They're the most well known small group tour and it links with an off peak cruise to avoid the crowds. You also have the opportunity for an extended alpine or bush walk while lunch is being prepared. (Lunch & Cruise are included) $179 Adult - $159 YHA. They pick-up from 7.20am. It's a full day so best leave either side free.

For gentler stuff, a cruise on the TSS Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu to the Colonels Homestead is popular and t hey offer cruise only (you stay on the boat) or morn/afternoon tea , and a lunch (BBQ) plus a dinner one. Book through Real Journeys or the YHA. If you're a YHA member you get 10% off plus discounts off a great variety of goods and tours.

CAtch the gondola up Bobs Peak and get a great view over Queenstown - you can see the Remarkables and you can go luging too. Cafe/restaurant up top as well. There is a Haka you can watch but I don't know how good it is. The best places for the Haka and Hungi are Rotorua and Waitangi, both in the North Island.

there's also wine tours, but me? I wouldn't bother - too dear and the NZ wine isn't as good as ours. I'm an Aussie and take it from me unles you're into nice little whites forget it.

Pubs and stuff Dux Lux has a heated outdoor courtyard, Big Screen TV, they're in Church STreet, Pog Mahones Irish pub (they're in Rees St), The Speight's Ale Hoiuse and Lone Star which is iconic for its legendary sized meals. There's also Finz Downunder Queenstown, HMS Britannia and Beefeater Steak House. Plus at the Steamer Wharf there's Minus 5 0 you just gotta go there, it's really cool. Everything's made of ice the tables, seats etc. hence the name. Dress warmly.

There's a couple of supermarkets, not cheap but the fresh food is excellent as it is all over NZ.

Couple of links about Queenstown:

http://www.zqn.co.nz/
http://www.queenstown.com/

Should also say those were the prices when I was there last year, so work on a 5% or so price hike.

Kia Ora.

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Thanks for the info, Whistler!

The best thing to do in Queenstown is to eat at Fergburger. They have the best burgers in all of New Zealand, and perhaps the world. They use all local ingredients, and you can even get lamb and venison burgers.

Last time I was down that way, I hitchhiked off my route from Wanaka to Te Anau in order to eat there. It's located on Shotover Street, right in the middle of town.

Skip Lone Star. It's the NZ equivalent to Outback Steakhouse or TGI Fridays.

If you need good coffee, stop in at Joe's Garage.

Oh hell yeah!

I second that - Fergburger is the one!
Not right before a thrillogy though, could be messy!!!
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Originally posted by Gene Jackitt:
I second that - Fergburger is the one!
Not right before a thrillogy though, could be messy!!!

I definitely hit up the Fergburger right after the Canyon Swing. Doing it before sounds pretty icky.

My first trip to New Zealand I spent all of about 4 hours in Queenstown. First I did the Nevis Bungy, then I scarfed down a Fergburger before travelling on down to Te Anau. I'm glad I did the bungy first.