Eat, drink & vineyards
Food & Wine in Queenstown
Gibbston's pinot noir cellar doors, long lakeside lunches and a town that eats well — from Fergburger queues to degustation tables.
Central Otago is New Zealand's premier pinot noir region, and the Gibbston Valley — the "Valley of the Vines" — is only about 20 minutes from town. Pair a cellar-door afternoon with the town's dining, from casual favourites to signature tables. Take a wine tour so everyone can taste, or cycle the Gibbston River Wine Trail between doors.
Wine tours & tastings
Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries
Voted the World’s Best Wine Tour Begin your day with a warm welcome from your wine-certified guide at (or near) your Queenstown accommodation before setting off into the Gibbston w…
Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) - Quick Pedal to Pinot
Short on time but still want to experience the best of Queenstown’s wine country? From 1st May 2026, the Half Day Bike the Wineries Ride starts at The Church Cellar Door in the hea…
Bike The Wineries (3/4 Day) - Ride Through Queenstown Vineyards
From Arrow Junction to the Gibbston Valley, this ¾-day self-guided adventure blends scenic trails with world-class wine.
Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines
⭐Possibly the most outstanding wine tour by ebike in the country.
Gibbston Half-Day Private Wine Tour with Hotel Pickup
After complimentary accommodation pick-up, we will set off for the heart of Gibbston on a small private tour to visit four cellar doors and journey into the ‘valley of the vines’ t…
Gibbston Valley Wines - Winery Tour
Join us for a relaxed informative 45 minute tour of the vineyard, winery and wine cave.
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown
Come and experience the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour at the lowest price guaranteed. Maximum of 8 travellers per group unless otherwise agreed.
Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour with Platters
Globally award-winning Altitude Tours presents the Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour — an afternoon where the choice is yours.
Where to eat & drink
Botswana Butchery
Upscale steakhouse in a heritage building serving dry-aged beef and fresh seafood with panoramic Lake Wakatipu views.
Fergburger
Queenstown's legendary burger joint serving made-to-order gourmet burgers with premium NZ meats. Famous for its perpetual queue and late-night hours until 5am on weekends.
Rata
Chef Josh Emett's fine dining restaurant in a restored heritage building, featuring seasonal New Zealand produce with a menu that changes regularly.
The Grille by Eichardt's
Upscale charcoal grill restaurant within Eichardt's Private Hotel, specializing in premium New Zealand beef and seafood with panoramic lake views from every table.
1876
Upscale cocktail bar housed in Queenstown's historic 1876 stone building, specializing in craft cocktails and premium spirits.
Atlas Beer Cafe
Popular craft beer bar with an extensive selection of NZ and international beers on tap, plus solid pub food in a relaxed atmosphere.
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