After checking out the winery, we made a quick visit to check out the cheesery next door, Gibbston…read moreValley Cheese. You can sample a few types of cheese for free. They also have honey, sauces, bread, charcuterie meats, cheese boards and cheese knives. - Cheddar ($5.40 NZD) - this was nice. Much subtler, more flavourful and less strong than your typical cheddar. We bought a small package to eat with our meal later that evenin. Basically, everything you could need for your wine and cheese night.

Loved this tiny cheeserie! Right next to the Gibbston Valley winery, and right off the highway…read more It's small inside, but they manage to make like ten cheeses, and have a small menu for cheese boards, light apps and sandwiches. The staff was friendly and very patient going over every type of cheese as well. I loved the relatively large assortment of other goods they have for sale. Chutneys, jams, chocolates, and super cute soaps. Decently priced as well. Basically, stopping here after a wine tour is essential. Go on a tour, then stop here for a full glass of wine and a cheese board and enjoy the amazing views.

Very good ice cream and nice service. The server was patient while we tried to decide what we…read morewanted! I had a scoop of the dark chocolate with hazelnuts. The kids had fun waffle cones with scoops of banana split, and the other with raspberry sorbet. The banana split tasted exactly like its name. Worth a stop for a treat in Arrowtown!

Award winning for a reason!! The chocolate ice cream at Patagonia is spectacular, and at this…read morelocation, you don't have to wait long to experience it! On an early summers day, we couldn't even bear the thought of standing in the super long line of Patagonia in Queenstown. Luckily, our travels took us to arrow town that afternoon, and we were delighted to discover a Patagonia chocolates there! Steps away from the historic downtown and the riverfront, this is a perfect location to relax and enjoy the terrific ice cream without the lines! Can't wait to return on our next visit.

We LOVE the breakfast here. It's the best in Arrowtown! Great granola and porridge. Excellent…read morecoffee and tea. We enjoy the baked goods as well.

From the owner: Start your day with a gourmet coffee, fresh-squeezed juice or come in for a tasty lunch or wine…read moretasting at our neighborhood wine bar & cafe in Arrowtown. Our menu features seasonal local ingredients prepared with a gourmet twist and to match with Gibbston Valley's range of award-winning varietals. Some of our menu highlights include: handmade pastries and cakes, Piadinas (Italian stuffed flatbread), a daily selection of salads, soup and various gourmet meat and cheese platter options, the perfect match to a glass of wine. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available. Stop by and experience casual gourmet dining in Arrowtown at A Taste of Gibbston Valley.

We have visited Queenstown from Australia several times, usually staying for at least two weeks…read moreeach time. New World Frankton (Queenstown) is our go to for grocery shopping, such an amazing store which leaves our supermarkets in Australia lacking by comparison. The range of bakery and deli product is outstanding. Great customer service, from a friendly helpful team, even to providing complimentary discount cards for visitors to enjoy the discounted price on a range of product across a well stocked store. And the main attraction? Izzy The Supermarket Cat! we love visiting her, and are amazed at how the management and team have taken her to their hearts and provide care for this wondefully free spirited feline.

Great location right by the airport (and the car rental spots) so you can get your shopping for the…read morerest of your trip or pick up a few goodies before you leave this lovely country.

How do you walk on by?…read more Yes, remarkable fudge Very nice service and we recommend Very nice find - not a hidden Gem and that is ok

You can find almost any kind of sweets in the world at this place, they have labeled on the wall…read morethe country of origin of the sweets which makes it very clear to shop. If you can't decide on which sweets to buy, you can buy the assorted cup of sweets on their center island. Also make sure to try a sample of their handmade fudge, it comes in all kinds of flavors along with a special flavor of the month.

This is a tapas/shared plates restaurant. We ordered three dishes for the two of us, and it was a…read moregood amount. The meal was creative, inspired, with an uncommon combination of ingredients that was surprisingly delicious. The pork carnitas dish was so well balanced--the pork was rich and cooked perfectly and balanced with some grilled peach and marinated cherries. The salmon ceviche came with some unique sesame cracker. The texture was delightful when mixed with the salmon and some cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper. The Cloud Bay clams with squid ink noodles was so interesting-- good, but a little too salty for me (but I'm more sensitive to salt than most). Best meal we've had in all of South Island!

Lovely ambience and great drinks. Super cute place in a…read morequaint little town of arrowtown. We got seated once our table was ready and got greeted right away as we entered the establishment. We ordered couple of lovely cocktails which were delicious. I got a mezcal cocktail and they had fresh thyme in it. It smelled so amazing that I thought they probably literally picked it up from their garden. Though this is Tapas style, Our server mentioned that between a couple, 3-4 dishes were good.. we were so confused in regards to what to order since everything looked amazing. After having decided about 3-4 dishes we went ahead and ordered the ceviche, the potatoes, the mussels and lamb and loved everything. If you are in the area, highly recommend coming here. Also ususally this place is booked so they appreciate reservations !

Love that Fergbaker is open late and the meatpies and almond croissant was delicious. We got a…read moresteak and cheese meatpie while waiting in line for Fergbaker and it was worth it. Service is quick and compared to Fergburger, there was rarely a line. Also limited seating since it's the same block as Fergburger, Mrs. ferg and FergBar.

I practically lived on their quinoa and black bean sandwiches my entire time visiting Queenstown!…read morelol It was incredibly flavorful, hearty, and satisfying. If you're a vegan traveler using Queenstown as a base for long day trips, I highly recommend grabbing a few of these Sammie's to go. They are perfect for taking along on excursions. Be sure to arrive early because the lines get very long and popular items sell out quickly. Even my non-vegan relatives were obsessed with the pastries, so it is truly a spot where everyone can find something to love.

What a gem of a winery! Friendly staff, great wine, amazing grounds, and love the venue. Decide on…read morea glass of wine or a flight to tantalize your taste buds with a variety of styles. Tasting fee is waived when you purchase two bottles of wine. Bar snacks and sharing are lates are available. Beautiful seating outside, either under the covering or out in the sunshine. The staff explains each wine with their extended knowledge of the varietals and wine making process. Fun and educational what a wonderful time.

What a wonderful experience this was! Gibbston Valley is NZ's South Island's equivalent to Napa…read moreValley in California. Tons of vineyards and wineries around this area. We chose Mt. Rosa for their reviews, and it looked pretty chill. We decided to sit outside, it was relaxing being able to wine taste about 5 of their wines. The smoked salmon board we ordered was very delicious also and complimented with the wines. The service was very friendly, helpful, and efficient. We took our time and did not feel rushed to go through with the tasting. We ended up getting 4 bottles of their wines and I am so excited to open them up during the holidays!

I had some time to kill before my flight out of QZN so I walked to the market and hung out for a…read morebit. It's quite a large outdoor space with a variety of mostly food, handmade items, and live music. Biga, a Neapolitan-style pizza stall was slinging pies made to order. Whitestone Cheese Co had samples of artisan cheese. There were fresh produce, bakery goods, chocolate, coffee, restrooms, water refill, and more. Hang out on the grass or picnic tables (the sun was strong and they had sunscreen free to use), or grab and go. Recommend if you're in the area.

On our "free" day in Queenstown, Mom and I decided to take a local bus and check out the…read moreRemarkables Park Farmers Market. The bus took us as far as the nearby shopping center, and from there it was easy enough to ask a local where to find the market. It was about 1/2 mile walk from the shopping center, just far enough to not be able to see signs from the parking lot where the bus dropped us off. I had never been to a farmers market outside of the U.S. before, and this the Remarkables market was amazing, and probably better than I could have ever imagined a farmers market to be. Set along what looked like newly developed roadways and open lots, the market was set in a big green meadow area. Cars parked on grassy areas around the market. There's a large 3-walled barn structure, an open air area, complete with some picnic tables with umbrellas, rustic planters with flowers in them and play areas for the kiddies. It looked like they built the space specifically for a farmer's market! The area was ringed by the Remarkables mountain range, and a few snow caps remained. It was so gorgeous!! There may have been 20 vendors at the market. Vendors sold everything from produce, prepared food, bread and muffin mixes, packaged salt seasonings, homemade Worcestershire sauce, raw meat and fish, farm fresh cheese, baked goods, preserves, honey, charcuterie, clothing and gift items. There was also musical entertainment. It was such a diverse collection and every single vendor as as nice as they come! As I expected, the produce was amazing! I took a photo of celery that was at least 24" long!! Mom and I were so tempted to buy all kinds of things, but since we were traveling, and soon to leave the country, we knew that we would have to be selective and also weren't sure what we'd be allowed to take with us to our next destination. We opted to only buy what we could eat for a nice picnic--salami, cheese, bread and a smoothie. All were so fresh and delicious! We sat at a table under an umbrella and soaked in some sun while enjoying watching the locals. A really nice touch was that at the picnic tables were a stack of newspapers for reading, and a huge bottle of sunscreen for anyone who might need some. The market is my favorite memory of our short stay in Queenstown.