Fergburger

burger — Queenstown · Queenstown

About Fergburger

Fergburger is a legendary Queenstown institution located on Shotover Street, famed worldwide for its gourmet burgers crafted with prime New Zealand ingredients. Operating almost around the clock from early morning until late into the night, it draws locals, travelers, and outdoor adventurers craving hearty, flavour-packed meals.

The extensive burger lineup spans classic prime New Zealand beef, tender chicken tenderloins, Fiordland venison, high country lamb, slow-roasted pork belly, and fresh South Coast blue cod, alongside inventive vegetarian options. Complementing the burgers are crispy sides like hand-cut onion rings and salt and pepper squid, along with thickshakes and refreshing cold drinks, making it an essential Queenstown dining experience.

Fergburger Queenstown: An Iconic Burger Experience on Shotover Street

Standing prominently along Shotover Street in Queenstown, Fergburger has cemented itself as one of New Zealand's most celebrated culinary destinations. What began as a humble local staple has blossomed into a must-visit spot renowned across the globe for dishing up extraordinary burgers packed with distinctive regional ingredients. Operating daily from early morning until the early hours of the next day, the bustling kitchen caters to hungry skiers, travelers, and Queenstown locals alike.

Generous Flavours and Prime New Zealand Meats

The cornerstone of Fergburger's appeal is an uncompromising approach to quality meats and thoughtful flavor pairings. Prime New Zealand beef anchors the menu, featured in everything from the flagship Fergburger to towering creations like the Big Al, which packs three-quarters of a pound of beef alongside double eggs, bacon, cheese, and beetroot. For steak enthusiasts, The Bullseye delivers a grilled two-hundred-gram ribeye steak topped with caramelised white onion and melted cheddar.

Beyond beef, the kitchen showcases New Zealand's remarkable natural pantry. Diners can sample wild Fiordland deer paired with creamy Brie and boysenberry caramelised onion chutney in the Sweet Bambi, or savour high country lamb accented with blue cheese and mint jelly in the Lamby with Blue. Seafood lovers are treated to South Coast Blue Cod in a crisp tempura batter topped with dill tartare in The Codfather, while poultry selections include crumbed chicken breasts and Cajun-rubbed tenderloins.

From Early Breakfasts to Late-Night Bites

Fergburger's hours ensure there is never a bad time to visit. Early risers can drop by starting at seven in the morning for hearty breakfast rolls like The Morning Glory and The Dawn Horn, loaded with bacon, fried egg, hash brown, and tarragon mayonnaise. Vegetarian diners are equally well catered to with options like tempura tofu coated in spicy satay sauce or herb-packed falafel patties dressed in chipotle and lemon yoghurt.

Rounding out any meal is a selection of hand-cut sides, including onion rings and salt and pepper squid served with wasabi mayonnaise, alongside rich thickshakes in flavours like mint chocolate and cookies and cream. Whether dining in after an adventure-filled day or grabbing takeaway late into the night, Fergburger remains an essential Queenstown landmark.

Signature items

  • The Fergburger
  • Big Al
  • Sweet Bambi
  • The Codfather
  • Chief Wiggum
  • Cockadoodle Oink

Menu

Beef

  • The Fergburger — Prime NZ beef, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish (options for cheese or double beef and cheese with choice of Cheddar, Blue, Swiss or Brie)
  • Southern Swine — Prime NZ beef, streaky bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Ferg Deluxe — Prime NZ beef, streaky bacon, cheddar cheese, sweet dill pickle, lettuce, tomato red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Tropical Swine — Prime NZ beef, streaky bacon, cheddar cheese, grilled pineapple, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Mr Big Stuff — 3/4lb of prime NZ beef, cheddar cheese, streaky bacon, bbq sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli
  • Big Al — Double serving of prime New Zealand beef (3/4lbs), lashings of bacon, a whole lotta cheese, 2 eggs, beetroot, lettuce, tomato, red onion, relish & a big wad of aioli
  • The Bullseye — Prime NZ ribeye steak (200gm) grilled medium, topped with caramelised white onion, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli & tomato relish

Fish

  • The Codfather — South Coast Blue Cod, tempura batter, Ferg’s dill tartare, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli

Kids

  • Beefy Tea — Prime NZ beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, tomato sauce & kids mayonnaise
  • Spring Chicken — Grilled chicken tenderloins, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato sauce & kids mayonnaise

Lamb

  • Lamby with Blue — High country lamb, blue cheese, mint jelly, beetroot, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish

Pork

  • Chief Wiggum — Slow roasted pork belly, lettuce, tomato, red onion, hash brown, aioli & apricot seeded mustard

Drinks

  • Thickshakes — Available in Chocolate, Vanilla, Mint Choc, and Cookies & Cream
  • Coca Cola — Classic Coca Cola
  • Coke Zero — Zero sugar cola
  • Sprite — Lemon-lime soft drink
  • Bottled Water — Still or sparkling water
  • Orange Juice — Refreshing chilled orange juice
  • Charlies Fresh Juices — Selection of fresh fruit juices
  • Ginger Beer — Classic brewed ginger beer

Chicken

  • Cockadoodle Oink — Butterflied & crumbed chicken breast, streaky bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Cock Cajun — Grilled chicken tenderloins rubbed with Cajun spices, cooled with lemon yoghurt, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli
  • Sweet Julie — Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in a ginger soy sauce, dressed with sweet chilli, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli
  • Bombay Chicken — Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in chilli, ginger & coriander yoghurt, cucumber raita, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & mango chutney

Venison

  • Sweet Bambi — Wild Fiordland deer, Brie cheese, boysenberry & caramelised onion chutney, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli

Breakfast

  • The Morning Glory — Bacon & egg with a hash brown, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato relish & Ferg’s tarragon mayonnaise
  • The Dawn Horn — Streaky bacon, fried egg, avocado, cheddar cheese, hash brown, beetroot, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato relish & Ferg’s tarragon mayonnaise

Vegetarian

  • Ferg-lafel — Falafel patties dressed with lemon yoghurt & chipotle chilli sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, avocado & aioli
  • Holier Than Thou — Tempura tofu, spicy satay, coconut & coriander sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, snowpea shoots & aioli

Sides & Sauces

  • Fries w/sauce — Served with choice of aioli, tomato sauce, or barbeque sauce
  • Hand-Cut Onion Rings — Served with aioli
  • Hand-Cut Salt & Pepper Squid — Served with wasabi mayonnaise

Frequently asked questions

What are Fergburger's opening hours?
Fergburger is open every day from 7:00 AM until 2:30 AM.
Where is Fergburger located?
You can find Fergburger at 42 Shotover Street in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Does Fergburger serve breakfast?
Yes, Fergburger offers breakfast burgers including The Morning Glory and The Dawn Horn, opening from 7:00 AM daily.
Are there vegetarian options available at Fergburger?
Yes, the menu includes the Ferg-lafel (falafel patties with lemon yoghurt and chipotle sauce) and Holier Than Thou (tempura tofu with spicy satay and coconut coriander sauce).
Does Fergburger offer meats other than beef?
Yes, the menu features wild Fiordland venison, high country lamb, slow-roasted pork belly, crumbed and grilled chicken tenderloins, and South Coast blue cod.
What payment methods are accepted?
All major credit cards including Visa and MasterCard are accepted with no surcharge.

Tips

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Good to know

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