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Experience a taste of Queenstown, home to the best restaurants and bars in New Zealand.
Queenstown is celebrated around the world for great food, spectacular wine, and legendary nightlife.
With over 150 bars, restaurants and cafés serving award-winning cuisine, there really is something for everyone. Whether you crave a seasonal paddock to plate feast, a hearty vegan brunch, or even a famous burger, you’ll be savouring the flavour of our delicious local produce, served up by our passionate and talented chefs.
Queenstown is in the heart of the Central Otago wine region, famous for mighty pinot noir and luscious aromatic whites. With Gibbston’s winemakers only 25 minutes up the road, taste the terroir of the world’s southernmost wine region.
Explore our cranking brew scene, with brewers using local ingredients to craft deliciously different Queenstown ales. Then settle in at a cosy wine bar or pub before hitting the town to experience Queenstown’s vibrant nightlife for yourself.
For an insider’s guide, try a food and wine tour. Then recover your appetite with the vast range of activities Queenstown offers, from art galleries and spas to biking, hiking, and thrills for adrenaline seekers.
This feast of food, wine, and adventure is set against the majestic alpine backdrop of The Remarkables. Spectacular in all seasons, we welcome you to New Zealand’s ultimate foodie destination.
The Queenstown Taste Experience
A Food & Wine Lover's Guide to Queenstown
Queenstown's views and food are as unique as each other. Delight your palate with this guide to must-try dining spots for lovers of food & wine.
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Fine Dining in Queenstown
Hunting the finest flavours? From Michelin-starred Josh Emett’s Rātā to Cuisine Chef of the Year, Vaughan Mabee at Amisfield, taste the best fine...
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Queenstown Craft Beer Guide
Experience Queenstown's craft beer scene, with six craft breweries using locally-sourced ingredients, and craft beer houses with chilled vibes.
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6 Immersive Food & Wine Experiences
Queenstown is a purveyor of the extraordinary and its food, wine & craft beer is no different. Explore some of the best immersive culinary adventures.
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This vibrant town has an international and cosmopolitan offering, with something to tantalise all tastes. Here’s how to turn a long weekend into a gastronomic adventure, with some of the best food in Queenstown.
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Meet the Chefs Behind Some of Queenstown's Top Restaurants
Queenstown has been a magnet for top chefs for decades, each drawn to the region for its lifestyle opportunities and lively hospitality scene. Meet the chefs behind some of Queenstown's top fine dining restaurants and learn why these restaurants have put Queenstown on the map.
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A Queenstown Food Adventure
Discover Queenstown’s celebrated food and wine scene with a round-up of delicious ideas for a Queenstown food adventure.
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Eat, Drink and Shop Local in Queenstown
Queenstown has a culture of innovation and is home to a number of ‘local makers’. Here are a few ways to explore the local creator’s community.
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Eat Your Way Around the World in Queenstown
World-class skiing. Tick. Spectacular scenery. Tick. But that’s not all Queenstown has to offer… it’s a great food destination in its own right. Here’s a taste of the multicultural flavours to experience in New Zealand’s home of adventure.
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Where to Eat With Kids
Every parent knows that all family adventures begin and end with satisfied stomachs. Queenstown is known for its excellent food offering, and there is plenty on offer for families of all ages, stages and tastes!
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Vegetarian and Vegan Treats
Fresh and crisp salads, to indulgent burgers and rich ethnic dishes, vegan and vegetarian delights are everywhere to be found in Queenstown.
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