Boat Shed

Queenstown


Occupying a historic NZ Railways shipping office right by the lake, this great little cafe serves excellent, artfully arranged breakfasts and the likes of beef cheeks and cioppino (seafood stew) for lunch. It's the perfect pit stop if you're cycling or walking the lakeside trail. Service can be slow at busy times.


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