Owner and distiller of Broken Heart Spirits, Joerg discovered Queenstown in 2001. Back then he was a commercial pilot, living in Germany and flying regularly to New Zealand. One stopover, he hired a camper van, drove south into Gibbston, saw a sign saying ‘vineyard for sale’, and realised he’d found…
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Our top Queenstown CBD lunch picks With so many great restaurants, it’s a tough call to pick the best places to lunch in Queenstown. But we’ve given it a go. These local favourites combine great ingredients with friendly service and cracking views out over Lake Whakatipu and the Remarkables…
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1. Perky’s Floating Bar No list of Queenstown lakefront hangouts would be complete without Perky’s, New Zealand’s only floating bar. This quirky boat bar has an outdoor deck, so you can sip cocktails and marvel at the views of the Remarkables, Cecil and Walter Peak and Queenstown Bay. They don’t…
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For years Candice was the sommelier for the Rātā hospitality group. Recognised as one of New Zealand’s best sommeliers, she now consults for restaurants wanting to up their wine game and writes reviews for Raymond Chan Wine Reviews. She shares with us her favourite Central Otago wineries to enjoy a…
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This three-day itinerary introduces you to wellness experiences in and around Queenstown, with hot pools, day spas, yoga, and delicious dining for the ultimate relaxation weekend. Day one: wine & wellness Reset and unwind on your arrival to Queenstown before e-biking to Gibbston for a wine and…
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By the Lake Lake view dining is a Queenstown experience not to miss. Here are a few waterfront restaurants with sensational outlooks and flavours to match. The Boat Shed Café & Bistro. Right on the edge of the lake in the restored, historic New Zealand Railways Shipping Office, The Boat Shed has a…
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