CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS
We're currently closed as we work on a small, but impactful refresh to our interior.
In the meantime, find us 1 min walk at The Boat Shed Bakery. For more information see our FAQs below.
We'll be reopening the doors on Monday 21 September.
Follow the progress
WIN FREE COFFEE FOR A YEAR
Simply book a table between 21 September and 31 October 2026 and write FREECOFFEECOMP in the comments and you're in the draw.
FAQs
Why are you closed?
We're taking a little time to look after The Boat Shed - a small but impactful refresh that celebrates the building's history as an old NZ Railways Shipping office. More on that soon.
When will you reopen?
We're aiming for mid-September. Follow @theboatshedcafeqt for the exact date as we get closer.
Where can I get my coffee fix in the meantime?
Head to The Boat Shed Bakery, just a couple of minutes away at shed 1 & 2, Queenstown Marina. Same barista coffee, same warm welcome, even some of the same Boat Shed faces.
Where can I get breakfast or lunch while you’re closed?
The Boat Shed Bakery
Just a 1 minute walk from here at Shed 1 & 2 at the Queenstown Marina. They serve the same breakfast buns as we do (some say even better), please gourmet made-to-order sandwiches and artisan pastries.
Dishery
Located in Arrowtown by the Arrow River, Dishery is our sister cafe serving all day brunch, lunch, Wolf coffee and local wine, beer and cocktails. We share the same Executive Chef, so you know the food is going to be worth the trip.
Canyon Taproom
Craving the beer you know and love from the cafe? It’s made just down the road in Arthurs Point. Canyon Taproom has the full Canyon line-up on tap, plus arguably Queenstown’s best woodfired pizza and share plates. Plus, it’s located right by the Shotover Jet.
Is the menu changing?
Our chefs have been working on an innovative new menu which we’re excited for you to taste. Don’t worry, our famous Chorizo Scramble and French Toast aren’t going anywhere.
Will the team still be there?
Our team aren’t going anywhere, except for a short stint at The Bakery, or somewhere a little sunnier for a well earned break. When we re-open, the same faces will be there to greet you.
What exactly is changing?
Since taking over 7 years ago, the cafe hasn’t had more than a lick of paint or two. We'll be giving the interior a small but impactful refresh, including a kitchen update for our chefs. Our building has been part of the Queenstown story since the 1800s, so while we’re giving the space some love, we’ll also be updating our branding to better reflect its history. Nothing about what makes The Boat Shed feel like The Boat Shed is going anywhere. Our aim is simple: the next time you walk through the door, it feels like coming home.
Can I book a table for when you re-open?
We will open our bookings as soon as we have a confirmed date. Want to be the first to know? Sign-up to our mailing list.
Can I still book for events/groups?
We are taking on event bookings from the end of September. For information, or to book, please email events@boatshedqueenstown.co.nz.
Terms and Conditions
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Promoter.
This promotion is conducted by The Boat Shed Cafe, of 847 Frankton Road, Queenstown ("the Promoter"). -
Promotional period.
The competition runs from 12:00am on Monday 21 September 2026 to 11:59pm on Saturday 31 October 2026 ("the Promotional Period"). Bookings made outside this period are not eligible. -
Eligibility.
Entry is open to New Zealand residents aged 18 years or over, excluding employees (and their immediate families) of The Boat Shed Cafe and its associated venues (Canyon Brewing, Dishery, The Boat Shed Bakery, and the Canyon Taproom). -
How to enter.
To enter, guests must make a booking via The Boat Shed Cafe's website during the Promotional Period and write the code FREECOFFEECOMP in the comments at the time of booking. No purchase is necessary beyond the booking itself, and no separate entry form is required — valid bookings quoting the code are automatically entered into the draw. The booking must be fulfilled for the entry to count, cancellations do not count as valid entries. -
Multiple entries.
Guests may receive one entry per completed booking made with the code during the Promotional Period. Multiple bookings will each receive a separate entry, provided each is a genuine, honoured booking. -
The prize.
One winner will receive a year's worth of free coffee at The Boat Shed Cafe, valued at up to $2,300NZD, based on one regular coffee per day. The prize will be issued as a loyalty account credit, redeemable at The Boat Shed Cafe only, for takeaway or dine-in coffee, over a period of 12 months from the date of notification. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Alternative milks, specialitity coffees and large coffees may incur an additional charge and is up to the servers discretion. -
Winner selection.
The winner will be selected by random draw from all eligible entries on 1 November 2026. The draw will be conducted by the Promoter or its representative. -
Notification.
The winner will be notified directly using the contact details provided at the time of booking, within 5 business days of the draw. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not respond within 7 days of notification, the Promoter reserves the right to draw another winner. -
Publicity.
The winner may be asked to participate in reasonable publicity relating to the promotion, including on The Boat Shed Cafe's social media channels. Participation in publicity is optional and will only occur with the winner's consent. -
Promoter's rights.
The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and reject any entry it reasonably believes to be fraudulent, incomplete, or made in breach of these terms. The Promoter reserves the right to amend or cancel the promotion at any time, subject to any applicable laws. -
Liability.
To the extent permitted by law, the Promoter accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury arising from participation in this promotion or acceptance of the prize. -
Privacy.
Personal information collected for the purposes of this promotion will be used only to administer the competition and notify the winner, in accordance with the Promoter's privacy practices, and will not be used for other marketing purposes without separate consent. -
Governing law.
This promotion is governed by the laws of New Zealand.
WIN FREE COFFEE
FOR A YEAR
Every booking made between 21 September and 31 October with the code FREECOFFEECOMP goes into the draw for a year's worth of free coffee.