The Most Impressive Buildings In Queenstown New Zealand

Queenstown is a land of impressive landmarks and landscapes. From heritage buildings to modern architectural marvels, New Zealand’s adventure capital has plenty of interesting structures to share. Here’s a look at a few of the local gems you should be setting your sights onto.

1. The Bathhouse

Cafe, Restaurant, European, Oceanian, Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Vegan

The Coronation Bathhouse was built in 1911 to celebrate the crowning of King George V. It was opened in 1912 just outside of Marine Parade, in Queenstown Bay, and quickly became a popular beach side changing room and children’s play area. The building in its original state fell into disuse after a public swimming pool was built. In the 1990s The Bathhouse was restored and transformed into a studio before becoming the iconic café it is today.

2. St Peter's Anglican Church

Church

Located right at the heart of Queenstown, St Peter’s is a lakefront, parkland-adjacent stone building that has been part of local history right from the outset. The town’s first settler, Sir William Gilbert Rees, was a devout Anglican and a strong influence in the establishment of the local parish. St Peter’s was completed in 1863, and continued to receive additional touches until 1906 as the number of parishioners increased. The current church building was constructed in 1932, and was modelled using Gothic details reminiscent of the old English Church conventions.

The Old Library Building

The Old Library Building was designed by F. W. Burwell – an architect who is actually best renowned for his work in Invercargill – and is believed to have been constructed by George Richard Bishop, a Canadian stone mason who migrated to New Zealand in 1868. It followed an identical building across the road, which was constructed between 1875-76 and served as the local courthouse. The library itself was completed in 1877. Both were made using local schist and are considered the gateway to the local central business district.