This place houses a temporary exhibition, a good gift and book store, as well as the I-site for…read moreArrowtown, where you can get a free map and some advice on what to see and do while you're in town.

Similar to Breakout Waikiki in Hawaii, Queenstown also offers rooms where you have 60 minutes to…read moretry and escape. We were able to choose from 3 rooms. It cost approximately $27 USD each for 3 people. The room we chose involved solving a bank robbery and learning about gold mining in the process. We learned that the room was inspired by an actual bank robbery called the Great Clyde Gold Robbery that took place during the gold rush era. In the now historic town of Arrowtown, a boot-maker and policeman stole a large amount of gold from a bank vault in the town. The thieves were caught, but the gold has never been recovered. A very fun, but also incredibly stressful, experience with a similar structure to other escape rooms in Hawaii and possibly the US. Definitely worth a try if you're into these kinds of activities.

We went there my brother, dad and I. We did mini golf. Very fun but the game modes & online…read morescoring was confusing to say the least. Sandy was quite helpful thought.

Stopped here during the Kiwi Crawl and didn't want to leave! There were two large rooms with…read moredancing and fun lights. The music and vibe was great.

Definitely my favorite place I partied while in Queenstown. This place has great DJs and dance…read morecompetitions and all of that. Drink prices are backpacker friendly. The dance floor is large and there are pool tables if you don't wanna dance. There are also lots of tables to sit at, large enough for big groups. The bar is extremely long, probably 10 metres covering both rooms. I recommend coming here in a night of partying. Also, if this place is quiet, check the Find and see if that is going on. Usually all the backpackers choose one or the other to party at, but it's not uncommon to find them both busy in a single night.

In A Nutshell: -Ben…read moreLomand Lavender Farm was a nice property to visit. -The entire place is very well manicured & so picturesque (see photos below). -The owner (Clive) was so welcoming, friendly & a great man. -The small shop had everything lavender all at reasonable prices. -Lavender has many health benefits, which I like improved sleep the most. Overall, this is nice place to check out while you're in Queenstown!

After a breathtaking 15 minute ride up a mountain on a gondola, enjoyed an authentic cultural show…read morefeaturing traditional dances, songs and stories. Reminded me of Hawaiian or Tahitian shows I've seen in San Francisco. But those shows were tame in comparison. This show celebrated the warrior culture of the Maori. The aggressive foot stomping, rhythmic chants, defiant shouts, intimidating postures and in-your-face (literally) tattoos were mesmerizing. I also learned that in Maori culture, sticking your tongue out is a tactic used by warriors to intimidate their enemies. The show was 30 minutes long. Flash photography wasn't allowed during the show but some performers willingly posed for photographs afterwards.

This was a thoroughly enjoyable show, with warm, welcoming, and very talented performers! As you…read moremight expect, yes, the performers do encourage people to go onstage, but it's done with minimal stress for the 'volunteers' and with significant warmth and patience from the professionals.

We enjoyed the sweeping views during our tasting at Mt. Difficulty in 2019…read more The winery itself is perched on a ridge that offers beautiful sight lines to Lake Dunstan and the surrounding mountains, and we enjoyed relaxing and taking it all in on their patio. Honestly, the views alone were worth the $2 NZD tasting fee (based on their website, it looks like that fee may have been raised since our visit). They also poured plenty of wine to cover that fee. The wine itself was forgettable. There was a drinkable Chardonnay, and it helped us enjoy the views, but that's about it. The staff was pleasant, and although the cellar door got quite crowded by the time we departed, the facility was big enough to handle the scrum rather well. I'm rating this at a generous four for two reasons: (1) we enjoyed our visit, and honestly we enjoy tasting and talking about wine whether the juice is distinguished or not. (2) We didn't eat in their restaurant. The menu looked enticing, and I'll grant that this could have significantly elevated our good experience. If you're passing through on Highway 6, Mt. Difficulty is worth a stop on a sunny day.

Our second winery (of three) was at Mt. Difficulty after our server at another winery recommended…read morewe check this place out in Bannockburn. It's a very popular spot! We dropped in on a Tuesday (around noon) and it was busy. The restaurant (only open at lunch) was completely full so make sure you make reservations if you want to eat here. Your tastings get comped if you dine in otherwise it's only $2.00 NZD/person. You get 5 wine tastings (four regular wines plus one of your choice from the entire list). Our server, Nicki, was chatty and outgoing. We found out Bannockburn is known for their pinot noirs. - Roaring Meg central otago pinot noir 2014 - not as good as the second pinot noir. - Mt Difficulty Bannockburn pinot noir 2016 - this is their bread and butter winner. Very smooth and apparently goes great with Thai green curry. - Mt Difficulty Bannockburn sauvignon blanc 2016 - not as good as the ones we had in the Marlborough region. - Mt Difficulty Bannockburn target riesling 2016 - unmemorable. It was a medium sweet style. - Mt Difficulty long gully chenin blanc 2017 - this was delicious. It smells like guava and had a smooth, tropical citrus flavour to it. We considered getting a bottle ($30.00 NZD) but had too many already. - Roaring Meg Central Otago pinot noir rosé 2017 - this one was decent but it pales in comparison to the chenin blanc. Try/buy the chenin blanc! Another cool winery with a solid wine tasting.

Kinross was our second winery (out of three) that we visited in the Gibbston area. We had no idea…read morebut they are purveyors for about 5 other small, boutique wineries. We dropped in on a Saturday morning (around 11:45am) and were able to squeeze in a wine tasting. You can do a guided tasting or else you can get a flight of wine and drink at your leisure. Both are the same price ($15.00 NZD) for 5 wine tastings. Get a guided one. You only get the fee waived if you make a purchase of at least $75.00 NZD (crazy). We had an excellent host that really knew his wines and described in detail the wine maker, flavours and food pairings that each wine would excel with. Really impressive. He even catered the wines to our preference so that we had 3 whites and 2 reds. They also have a food menu but it's pricey. Menu consisted of sharing, snack & sides, pizza and mains. The wood stove pizza oven outside looked pretty legit. - Rosé - off dry, lighter, paler rosé. You smell strawberries. Definitely one of the better rosés we've had. Perfect for summer drinking. - Pinot gris - very luscious, full body which was pretty unique for a pinot gris. Pairs well with lighter food. - Riesling ($29.00 NZD) - pear at the beginning and then cuts to a citrus acidy flavour. Off dry. Very nice and it's an organic wine. This would be good with spicy food. - Pinot noir - this one was a biodynamic wine ($47.00 NZD for a bottle). Pairs well with duck or a spicy lamb. - Pinot noir 2016 - softer tannens and smoother than other young pinot noirs. Another that excels with rabbit or gamey food. Fantastic, knowledgeable host. This was our favourite winery of the three that we tried in the area.

Kinross was an amazing experience! The cottages were relaxing and cozy, offering rest I hadn't had…read morein years! The wine tasting experience was a great deal and I loved how they showcased the different wineries in the area. The first evening was made complete with a pizza and a picnic hamper to complement the Kinross Pinot Noir. We sat at the picnic table on the hilltop that overlooked the vineyard with the mountainside as a backdrop. These elements made for a romantic atmosphere for when I proposed to my now fiancé . We received a breakfast box to make use of the kitchenette in the cottage and enjoyed the freshness of the specially curated menu. I could not have been more pleased with the experience at Kinross! I would give them 6 stars if I could!