It's always a pleasant surprise to find a secondhand bookstore with a great range of books and…read moreengaging service. Wanderlust in Alexandra scores top marks on all points. I have bought fiction in the main and the basement section is full of unexpected treasure. My only disappointment was to find the store closed on my last visit in February, as it and neighbouring businesses erected enveloped in very intrusive scaffolding. To be fair, it may have been a Monday which I just noticed is closed (lucky in the past), but sooner that mess is gone the better.

Tim and his Wanderlust bookstore are a hidden gem in Alexandra - great books and amazing service …read more. he has sold books for us and also connected us with the right collectors - totally recommend checking the store out if you looking for that rare or unusual book or just want to get good quality and interesting books

Eek. Out of all the hostels we visited over a two week period in NZ, this was the least awesome. It…read morewasn't awful, but it wasn't great. Not the cleanest, bathrooms were pretty grimy and the kitchen area really wasn't that well equipped for a hostel. When returning to Queenstown, I'd likely stay somewhere else. Also, super loud. Young'ns stay here and stay up late drinking and socializing. This is not a quiet establishment.

The place smells pretty bad, bathrooms are dirty like it hasn't been cleaned in a while, walls are…read morethin so you can hear people's conversations 2 rooms over and the bed was not comfortable. Only redeeming thing is that it is really close to the city centre

Neat gift store On…read moreholiday, we do explore various book and gift stores Gift Centre was in our path Gift Centre was calling us - several unique offerings Recommend

If you are looking for some items to take back from your visit to New Zealand, check out this…read morestore. While I normally steer clear of "souvenir shops" as the merchandise is usually just junk, this one was different as they carried a wide range of jade and paua ( the pearlized shells) made into costime jewelery that was of the same caliber as other shops in town, but with a more reasonable price. Service was spot on, too, as the woman helping me went out of her way to find me just the piece I was looking for. She also was helpful to convert my US ring size to the sizing they use here. It may not be for everyone, but I was able to get a couple of things at a reasonable price to take back home with me. And that was exactly what I was looking for!

An extraordinary hostel. Community garden which you can pick from to add to your meal…read more Professional-grade, well-stocked kitchen. Terrace seating with an in-your-face view of Lake Wanaka. Free DVDs to watch on a projector. Ensuite bathroom rooms. Friendly staff.

I bought many souvenirs here. The German employee (Igor?!) was very helpful. They have a great…read morevariety of items--t-shirts, sweatshirts, magnets, key rings, jewelry, stuffed animals, postcards, travel pins and iron-on badges, notebooks, music boxes, hats, tea towels, etc. Everything was wrapped well. A nice shopping experience.

Best souvenir shop in Queenstown, NZ! My favorite part are the 100's of the small poster options. A…read moremust visit!

My extended family stayed in this apartment and we congregated here as it was the bigger of the 2…read morerooms. Immediately upon walking in, you are met with the stunning view of Lake Wakatipu. Loved the tall windows spanning the length of the apartment and the skylight near the balcony. The kitchen is fully equipped with cutlery and cookware if you wanted to cook. There's also a washing machine and dryer and they supply dry detergent which is super helpful for our longish trip overseas. Also loved the gas fireplace on those cold days while lounging looking out at the lake. There were 2 separate rooms each with their own bathroom-1 room had the queen? sized bed closer to the living room and the other room was by the entrance of the apartment which had 2 twin sized beds. You can also walk out to the balcony and enjoy the fresh air of NZ. I believe they were doing some remodeling at the time but it was a bit inconvenient to get to the apartment-first take an elevator to a different floor, then pass through the parking garage, then take another elevator, then short walk to the apartment... hence the lower than 5 stars. Also the breakfast buffet was pretty small but it did the job. The location is right by the lake and only a 10 min walk to the downtown. I would definitely recommend to stay here if you're visiting Queenstown and maybe go to another place for breakfast.

Gorgeous spot with incredible views!! Stay on the 2nd…read moreflr--rooms w hot tubs. To die for views!! Staff needs to be trained up to meet international clientele standards of service, but o/w an incredible location.

A very welcoming and friendly backpackers. Staff are really friendly and knowledgeable about the…read morecity. They will help you get things booked and make your stay that little bit easier. They have free bike rentals for people that stay here. The wifi is pretty decent. They have a spa pool at the back which is nice for the winter nights. Comfy chilled lounge room I stayed in a 8 bed mixed dorm. Beds are quite squeaky so was hard to get to comfortable. Temperature in the room was always nice and warm so that was a bonus.

This place has a great vibe and the front desk staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Definitely…read morethe best backpackers choice in Queenstown hands down. Free wifi doesn't hurt either! Right near the gondola and an extremely short walk to the center of things - I enjoyed having that distance from the bars so that I could get a few hours of sleep!

I absolutely love these guys, the store rocks and the staff are super interesting, helpful and…read moreknowledgeable! The classes are insightful, tailored to your needs and delivered with so much care and patience, it's a joy, so so nice, I find reasons to go in as often as I can! I would highly recommend Maya Music, such a cool spot! Thank you and keep it up guys! So stoked for my next visit :D

From the owner: We're passionate about music and have a well stocked shop to support you. We have plenty guitars,…read moreukuleles and much much more in stock locally in Queenstown, and you can order online or over the phone.