A Wine and Food Lover’s Guide to Queenstown

Queenstown’s celebrated food and beverage culture has been shaped by the dramatic landscape of the region and the diversity of people who call this place home. Here, the views and the food are as unique and spectacular as each other. During your stay, immerse yourself in Queenstown's vibrant food…

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6 Immersive Food and Beverage Experiences in Queenstown

Our region’s breath-taking landscape and love of adventure has inspired the gourmet food and beverage scene here. Discover extraordinary gourmet food experiences which speak to the breath-taking surroundings and fascinating people who make Queenstown truly special. Here are six must-try immersive…

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A Wine Connoisseur’s Guide to Central Otago Wineries

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. Candice Chow Arrowtown & Gibbston Wine Region Gibbston is the…

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The Story of Queenstown Wine

Early Roots This remote and mountainous region of the South Island was first settled by sheep farmers in the 1850s. After gold was discovered in the Shotover River in 1862, a flood of prospectors arrived in search of fortune. Little did they know that, more than 150 years later, wine would be the…

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Exploring Gibbston's Wineries and Cellar Doors

Chard Farm Open daily for tastings and cellar door sales Chard Farm is one of the first vineyards you come across when entering Gibbston, located across the road from the Kawarau Bungy Bridge. A small family-owned winery committed to the production of the finest cool climate wines, Chard Farm was…

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A Bunch of Ways to Tour Queenstown Wineries

It’s just 30 minutes drive from downtown Queenstown to Gibbston, the heart of Central Otago wine country. Ruggedly beautiful and home to some of the region’s oldest vineyards, it’s a wonderful place for a wine tour whether by bus, bike, or on foot. Lined up along the valley is a collection of…

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