Guidebook for Kingston
Sightseeing
The Remarkables Ski Area
Amazing Ski area and kids under 10 go for free
One of the most iconic and recognized views in all of New Zealand. Mitre Peak dominates the beautiful pristine ford. A great day trip from Suite As Kingston. You'll need camera and bug repellent.
21 locals recommend
Milford Sound
One of the most iconic and recognized views in all of New Zealand. Mitre Peak dominates the beautiful pristine ford. A great day trip from Suite As Kingston. You'll need camera and bug repellent.
Another cool NZ invention- the jet boat. This is a fun adventure. You'll go fast, get wet and laugh and scream when driver does 360° turns.
167 locals recommend
Shotover Jet
3 Arthurs Point RdAnother cool NZ invention- the jet boat. This is a fun adventure. You'll go fast, get wet and laugh and scream when driver does 360° turns.
This is where you go to meet the crew that will take you out to the actual jump site.
29 locals recommend
Shotover Canyon Swing & Canyon Fox
34 Shotover StThis is where you go to meet the crew that will take you out to the actual jump site.
You're not allowed down unless you've paid as either a swinger/jumper or a guest with that person. 2nd and additional jumps are discounted, so if you love it GO AGAIN.
29 locals recommend
Shotover Canyon Swing & Canyon Fox
34 Shotover StYou're not allowed down unless you've paid as either a swinger/jumper or a guest with that person. 2nd and additional jumps are discounted, so if you love it GO AGAIN.
Food Scene
Our local pub and store. Also home of the local post office. Free wifi for customers.
6 locals recommend
Kingston Corner Cafe Bar
1 Kent StOur local pub and store. Also home of the local post office. Free wifi for customers.
The Luge is a bunch of fun. You ride up in a chairlift (there are amazing views) and then get in a go-cart that you race back down to the bottom where you can do it again!
192 locals recommend
Skyline Queenstown
53 Brecon StThe Luge is a bunch of fun. You ride up in a chairlift (there are amazing views) and then get in a go-cart that you race back down to the bottom where you can do it again!
Quintessential Queenstown. A must do or try the Ferg bakery right next door if you prefer pies.
89 locals recommend
Fergbaker
40 Shotover StQuintessential Queenstown. A must do or try the Ferg bakery right next door if you prefer pies.
Essentials
This is the closest store to us. If you are flying in to ZQN (Queenstown Airport) this is only 5 minutes away so you can stock up before driving our way.
216 locals recommend
New World Supermarket
12 Hawthorne DrThis is the closest store to us. If you are flying in to ZQN (Queenstown Airport) this is only 5 minutes away so you can stock up before driving our way.
We now have two different supermarkets to choose from. I think this one takes a little longer to get to from the Airport. If you are driving down SH6 from Cromwell,Christchurch, Mt. Cook easier.
137 locals recommend
Countdown Queenstown
30 Grant RdWe now have two different supermarkets to choose from. I think this one takes a little longer to get to from the Airport. If you are driving down SH6 from Cromwell,Christchurch, Mt. Cook easier.
Everything Else
Kingston Golf Course
Nice course and a good price 15.00
Arts & Culture
This is the home of the Water Slide and lazy river. Concerts, home show, ski equipment swap are also held here. This is the closest gym (30 minutes) to our place.
24 locals recommend
Queenstown Events Centre
Joe Oconnell DriveThis is the home of the Water Slide and lazy river. Concerts, home show, ski equipment swap are also held here. This is the closest gym (30 minutes) to our place.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a great walk and there are often golf frisbee games going on.
161 locals recommend
Queenstown Gardens Disc Golf
This is a great walk and there are often golf frisbee games going on.