Great for wine and lunch. The dining environment is casual, and the menu features both platters and more substantial dishes which favour fresh, local ingredients.
Address: 73 Felton Rd, Bannockburn 9384, New Zealand
Set majestically in the rugged mountainous beauty of Central Otago, this privately owned producer is committed to enhancing the environment with both their organically certified estates and winery and their ‘hands on‘ involvement in the conservation of New Zealand’s native birds, the Saddleback, Mohua and Karearea. Peregrine is renowned for producing wine that is truly representative of the Central Otago region, drawing only the very best hand-picked fruit from 11 sites around the Pisa, Bendigo and Gibbston sub regions.
Buy a bottle of pinot noir and settle in for a long lunch.
Address: 10 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Rd, Frankton, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
Close to Amisfield and Millbrook and great for breakfast/brunch. They also do a fantastic wine and food pairing.
Address: 265 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Rd, Lake Hayes 9371, New Zealand
Prince William and Kate stayed here on one of their recent trips to NZ. It’s divine. You can book in for lunch but you do have to give them a day’s notice. I think it’s about $100pp with paired wines.
Address: 569 Glenorchy Road, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand
Rumoured to be the most photographed building in New Zealand, the historic facade hides an award-winning restaurant, legendary beer garden and charming hotel rooms with an atmosphere second-to-none.
cardronahotel.co.nz
Next to the Rodd & Gunn store in central Queenstown overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Amazing cocktails and yummy mulled wine. Has old school country club vibe.
Address: 2 Rees St, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand
www.roddandgunn.com/au/the-lodge-bar
A cute little spot for brunch in Arrowtown. The pork hock hash and Turkish eggs are incredible.
Address: Arrow Ln, Arrowtown 9302, New Zealand
Modern fine-dining by Josh Emett, described by many as the "region's best restaurant".
Address: Te Nuku, 43 Ballarat St, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand
Another by Josh Emett, Madam Woo takes inspiration from traditional Malaysian hawker food, serving up fresh flavours in a vibrant, fun and modern setting.
Address: 5 Lower Ballarat Street Queenstown 9348 NZ, The Mall Ballarat St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
An old cellar in historic Arrowtown that's been transformed into a bar with an open fire, comfy chairs and serves local wines and Mexican fare.
Address: 18 Buchingham Street, Arrowtown 9302, New Zealand
Located in Queenstown’s historic Archer’s Cottage with spectacular lake views and signature roaring log fires inside and out, Botswana Butchery is one of Queenstown’s most stylish restaurants.
Address: 17 Marine Parade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Fergburger is not just a place to eat, it's an attraction in Queenstown because the burgers are just that good!
Address: 42 Shotover St, Queenstown 9300,
Surrounded by mountain ranges, lakes and a championship golf course, Jack's Point Restaurant offers a truly unique place to dine.
Address: Jack's Point Restaurant, 9348, Mcadam Dr, Kawarau Falls, New Zealand
Reaching speeds of over 85 kph through the narrow Shotover Canyons, Shotover Jet is New Zealand's most thrilling jet boating ride.
Experience New Zealand flightseeing at its best with a Milford Sound flightseeing tour from Air Milford.
Explore canyons and crystal clear pools using a variety of techniques and apparatus - Natural water slides, zip lines, pool jumps, abseils (rappelling), swimming and scrambling.
Fly by helicopter from Glenorchy, gateway to Paradise and Middle Earth into the untouched beauty of the Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks.
Home of the world’s first and most famous of leaps, this 43 metre Bungy Jump is still the most popular Bungy site attracting thousands of thrill-seekers every year.
The Nevis Swing is the fastest and one of the biggest swings the world has ever seen, measuring a whopping 120 metres.
A 134m, 8.5 second freefall that is the Nevis Bungy (and New Zealand's highest Bungy!)
If you want to feel your heart racing without it fully bursting out of your chest, the Zipride would be ideal for you.
www.bungy.co.nz/queenstown/kawarau-bungy-centre/kawarau-zipride/
Take off from the top of the Skyline Gondola and enjoy the ultimate paragliding flight, with spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu, the mountains, forests and Queenstown itself. No experience required – your pilot will guide you through the whole flight.
Tandem Skydive over Queenstown with New Zealand's First Tandem Skydive operation.
Queenstown's original adventure since 1974. With the best water activities in New Zealand from half day to multi day - from action packed to relaxed.
www.goorange.co.nz/en/experiences/go-rafting/shotover-river-rafting/
Private hot pools overlooking the Shotover River.
Address: 160 Arthurs Point Rd, Arthurs Point 9371, New Zealand
Spend the afternoon biking at your leisure along the Gibbston River Trail using an informative winery map to visit as many of the 7+ wineries linked throughout this easy riding trail.
www.aroundthebasin.co.nz/product-category/most-popular-rides/
Queenstown is a mountain biking Mecca with bike trails and bike parks catering for all levels and abilities.
www.forkandpedal.co.nz/bike-tours-and-shuttles-queenstown/mountain-bike-shuttle-queenstown
Hire a premium mountain bike or electric bike and explore Queenstown, Arrowtown and the Gibbston Wine Region.