Queenstown travel guide

Everything you need to know to visit Queenstown

The Remarkables

This 80-page ebook covers all of my best advice for Queenstown; where to eat, stay, hike, and all the best things to do — along with all the practical details you need to plan your trip.

I’m donating 5% of the purchase price to wildlife conservation efforts in the Queenstown area

All of the information in one place

Your shortcut to experiencing Queenstown like a local.

My digital Queenstown travel guide is a curated selection of things to do, places to stay, and where to eat, all based on my own on-the-ground research. If you’re interested in exploring nature rather than bungy jumping, and a smaller number of carefully selected recommendations instead of a comprehensive list of tourist activities, this guide is for you.

Your purchase includes instant download access to both PDF and EPUB formats, so you can read it on your preferred device.

And because I believe that travel can give back to a place, I’m donating 5% of the price to wildlife conservation efforts near Queenstown.

What’s inside the guide:

  • Queenstown highlights — my handpicked selection of the best things to do in town

  • A Queenstown map — all of the places mentioned in the guide, pinned to one map

  • Activities and things to do — tour options, day trips, and even where to sauna

  • A hiking guide — the best walks in the area, plus all the info you need to get outside

  • Where to eat and drink — my favourite local cafes and restaurants

  • Where to stay — options ranging from campgrounds to boutique luxury, all personally vetted by me

  • Queenstown itineraries — suggestions on how to spend 4, 5, and 6 days in Queenstown

Frequently asked questions

The guide is in both EPUB and PDF format, so you can choose how you want to read it.

What format is the guide available in?


After purchase, you’ll get access to a link to a Google Drive folder. Inside you’ll find both EPUB and PDF formats of the guide, plus instructions for how to download and read your ebook. The easiest way to read it is on Apple Books (iPhone, iPad, and Mac), Google Books or an ereading app (Android phones), or your Kindle/

How do I download and read the ebook?


Can I read it on my phone?

Yes! I love reading ebooks on my iPhone (Apple Books) because it’s responsive and easy to navigate.


Is the guide suitable for a first-time visitor?

Yes! The guide includes information on navigating Queenstown and finding your feet as a first time visitor, as well as activities that are both popular and more off the beaten track.


How current is the information?

I do my best to keep guides up to date, but prices do change quickly so may not always be an accurate reflection of real time costs. I frequently update the files in the Google Drive folder to the most recently edited version of the guide, so you will always have access to the most up-to-date information.


Is the purchase refundable?

If you are truly unhappy with your guide, or you’re having difficulty accessing it, email me at hello@petrinadarrah.com and I will refund you.