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New Winter Menu at The Boat Shed Cafe: Lakeside Comfort Food in Queenstown
Discover The Boat Shed Cafe’s new winter menu in Queenstown, featuring seasonal brunch dishes, comforting lakefront dining, mulled wine, and winter warmers beside Lake Wakatipu.
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May 152 min read


Why The Boat Shed is One of Queenstown’s Most Iconic Cafés
There are plenty of cafés in Queenstown with good coffee and a nice view. But very few carry the weight of history quite like The Boat Shed Cafe & Bistro. Set right on the edge of Lake Wakatipu at Frankton Marina, this is more than a place to sit down for brunch. It’s a building that has lived many lives, carefully restored and reimagined into the lakeside café it is today. A building shaped by Queenstown’s past Long before it became a café, The Boat Shed began its life in th
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Mar 252 min read


The Chorizo Scramble That Keeps People Coming Back to The Boat Shed Cafe
One of Queenstown’s most talked-about brunch dishes, The Boat Shed Café’s Chorizo Scramble is rich, savoury, bold and best enjoyed by the lake.
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Mar 202 min read


Best Brunch in Queenstown if You Want Quality and a View (2026 Guide)
If you’re searching for the best brunch in Queenstown with both high-quality food and uninterrupted lake views, The Boat Shed Cafe & Bistro offers one of the few true lakefront brunch experiences on Lake Wakatipu, with front-row views of The Remarkables. Now let’s be honest. There are plenty of good cafés in Queenstown. But very few where you’re sitting right on the water, coffee in hand, mountains reflected in the lake, and brunch that actually lives up to the setting. That
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Feb 132 min read
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