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
Queenstown Boutique Wine Tour - All-Inclusive 4 Wineries & Lunch
Experience a tasting journey through three of Central Otago’s incredibly scenic and varying wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell.
Queenstown Classic Wine Tour: 3 Winery Visits, Cave Tour & Cheese
Classic Wine Tour - Running Daily 1:30pm - 5pm Get a real taste for Central Otago wines with an interactive afternoon tour through Queenstown’s neighbouring wine region, Gibbston,…
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.
Where to eat & drink
Kinross
Five wineries. One cellar door. Award-winning wine tasting experiences, seasonal bistro dining and vineyard cottage stays in the heart of Central Otago.
Little Blackwood
Upscale lakefront bar serving craft cocktails and premium wines with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking Lake Wakatipu.
Little Mez
Underground tequila & mezcal cocktail bar.
Margo's
Mexican-inspired restaurant & bar — tacos and margaritas.
Minus 5° ICE BAR
The original all-ice bar — everything carved from ice, drinks in an ice glass.
Odd Saint
All-day eatery & bar — brunch, coffee, share plates and drinks.
Eating and drinking guides
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From Fergburger queues to Amisfield Bistro: the restaurants and cafes worth your time and money in Queenstown in 2026.
Where to Eat in Queenstown - Every Budget, Every Craving
The Queenstown food guide that actually tells you where to eat. Fine dining to $3 pies, lakefront cocktails to backpacker teapots.
The Complete Guide to Queenstown, New Zealand
Everything you need to know about Queenstown - from a $49 gondola ride to a $595 Milford Sound flight, the burger queue worth joining, and what to do when it rains.
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