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Queenstown, New Zealand

Top food to try in Queenstown

6 dishes to eat in Queenstown, what is in them, and where they belong.

Last updated 2026-08-11

1. Green-lipped mussels

Green-lipped mussels
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A New Zealand species, steamed with wine and garlic.

2. Central Otago pinot noir

Central Otago pinot noir
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The region's defining wine, from Gibbston, Bannockburn and Bendigo.

3. Lamb

Lamb
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Grass-fed and the thing New Zealand does better than almost anywhere.

4. Whitebait fritter

Whitebait fritter
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Tiny translucent fish bound with egg — a short season and a high price.

5. Hokey pokey ice cream

Hokey pokey ice cream
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Vanilla with honeycomb toffee pieces, and a national fixation.

6. Cheese rolls

Cheese rolls
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A southern speciality — grated cheese and onion soup mix rolled in bread and grilled.

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