This place was a very welcome oasis of good, healthy food for a traveler sick of seeing fish and…read morechips and burgers on every menu. I love the concept - pick a plate size and then choose 4, 5, or 6 items. Everything was delicious. A stand-out was the beef cheeks in pomegranate sauce, and all the salads were amazing. Highly recommend!

One of my favorite meals while traveling around New Zealand. There are lots of healthy options to…read morechoose from, and depending on the portion size that you select, you can get a good amount of them. I'm not sure if the entrees change by the day/meal, but when I was there, the options were mostly Mediterranean (chicken tagine, mint yogurt meatballs, chickpeas, and various salads). All the ingredients were incredibly fresh and had wonderful flavors. I love the concept of slower and healthier foods being served in accessible and easy way, and Big Fig is a great example of that. I didn't get to try their coffees or desserts, but have heard great things about them.

There are so many amazing places to go in Central Otago wine country, but put Bannockburn Hotel at…read morethe top of your list! For starters, the views are killer. We went on a beautiful, warm, sunny summer day just about as soon as they opened. We opted to sit outside for lunch to take in the views and some sunshine. I suppose it's a casual restaurant, but the food is outstanding and the presentation is top notch. The food can be a bit pricey given the tapas style sharable portions, but the thoughtful mix of flavors and fresh ingredients make the experience well worth the price. Naturally they have an extensive wine list boasting local wines and some from other well known international wine regions. It was a rose kind of day, and a glass of the local Terra Sancta rose was perfect. We ordered light - just 3 small plates for the two of us - but it was all delicious. The Baked Empanadas came with three types - beef & provolone, porkbelly & sweet corn puree, and mushroom, provolone cheese and raisins. The Goat Cheese Croquettes were served with local honey, greens and toasted almonds - a must order! I don't eat seafood, but my husband thoroughly enjoyed the Baja Fish Tacos. Take a break from vineyard touring and enjoy a lovely afternoon (or sunset!) at Bannockburn.

This is probably the best restaurant in all of New Zealand, hands down. I am surprised how this…read morerestaurant doesn't have a Michelin star yet. We ordered a tapas sharing menu for dinner, loved the prawns + cider tapas, and the tacos was amazing. I loved how they have designed the pineapples with a fish cod fillet and blend it with some simple sauces. The chorizos are from a nearby town, so some good local flavor blended in. We sat outside on the patio and had an amazing view of the mountains and vineyards. I would def come back here again if I am back in NZ. A must visit!

I had the beef kebab with chips for 18$. Both was very good and there was some cous-cous in the…read morekebab, didn't know it that way. But very good idea! Also staff was very friendly and everything was tidy and clean. So nothing to worry about and perfect for a nice and fast snack.

Great winery! Choose an outdoor area or inside to please your palate with some fantastic wines. I…read morechose the flight of wine and each tasting had its delightful characteristics. Would recommend stopping in if you are in Gibbston.

I highly recommend this historic winery that started the production of wine in this region. They…read morealso make their own cheeses. What a perfect combination. Their driver, Jason, picked me up and transported me back to the pickup spot in Queenstown afterwards. He was very interesting to converse with and a wealth of knowledge about the area and various activities. Maddy took excellent care of me for the wine and cheese tour thoroughly explaining everything and answering all of my questions inside of the cave where the wine is stored which is very interesting and educational. Jason gave me a ride to the Kawarau bridge so I could walk over this historic piece of history and watch someone bungee jump off of it. He thoroughly explained the best way for me to walk back to the winery enjoying the gorgeous views of the Kawarau River along the way. I tried their fish tiradito with more Pinot Noir after my tour while sitting next to the fireplace relaxing. Outstanding! I highly recommend visiting this winery and cheesery when in Queenstown. You won't be disappointed.

Fantastic atmosphere! Great beer selection and the food was delicious! We were recommended Smiths…read moreby the concierge at the hotel and it was a great recommendation. If you like a great beer and full flavor foods give them a shot, also great vegetarian options.

Unlike most beer bars in NZ, this one seemed to carry more Stouts than others... but plenty of…read moreHIPA's on tap at this upstairs beer bar in downtown QTN. The adjoining balcony was great for watching life pass by down below with our 6x200mL taster flight for 45 NZD. For some reason, this beer bar and the last made a big deal about having Sculpin on tap. And little did they know, these San Diegan's cared not! Plenty of fresh hops selections were eyed instead, brews from Garage Project and Behemoth the MUCH better selections. The beer bar is huge with plenty of places to post up. Despite it's location in touristy QTN, Smith's keeps it laidback with its rougher environs that are not overdone or cringey like some of the places in QTN. Didn't have a food, but it looked to be of good value in expensive QTN, that is, if you aren't tired of pub food.

Eichardt's made the most delicious martini I've ever had the privilege of drinking. We had four…read moredrinks here and all were unique and delicious with a really lovely, informative menu to tell you about the history of the drink alongside the history of the bar. Learned a lot, got to take some refuge from the hot sun, and had also the best oysters of any spot in NZ. It's intimate, cozy, and overall wonderful. Can't recommend enough!

Great service with a nice cocktail and wine list. Small, chic environment, would recommend for…read morethose looking to stop in for a drink or two while in QT.

This spot was delightful! The view was almost as good as the food! We had gluten free spaghetti al…read moremare and an amazing lamb blackstrap! They even provided a blanket for the cool temperatures! The service was also very good.

Fabulous Italian food with a beautiful view of the water. We had the Fruiti de Mare and Bolognese…read more Delicious!

How epic, a bar with option to BYO food on a boat overlooking the beautiful Queenstown landscape…read more You can't beat it! Service was friendly and deliver your drinks upstairs so you can safely manage the boat steps to the rooftop deck. The drink menu is fun, many of them caught my attention but my friend and I settled on espresso martinis, one with a coconut version. They were setting up for a DJ set before we left. Highly recommend stopping by Perky's floating bar!

Lovely spot, literally a boat docked in the pier with a great view…read more You bring your own food and order drinks only. We brought our meat pies to enjoy. There is a lower area below deck and additional seating on top, where you can overlook the pier and passersby, and view the lake/mountains. Drinks are good. Good variety of beers/cocktails. We ordered an IPA and spicy margarita. IPA was cold and refreshing and margarita was yummy. Such a fun spot! Definitely enjoyed our experience.

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.

When in Queenstown... This place is known for their ice bars, so I knew I had to try one of them…read more This one was under $30 for 1 hour experience, including 2 drinks (mocktails available), jackets and gloves. The exterior was cute with a huge, adorable furry polar bear in front. We were fitted for our jackets, given a short tutorial, then it was time to enter the icy wonderland. The interior was a bit smaller than expected, but it was impressive, as the whole space was made out of ice and bathed in colorful lighting. There were also quite a few elaborate ice sculptures, mostly of animals, such as a life size horse, eagle, penguin, and more. There were also several ice chairs and benches, with fur on top, indicating they could be sit on. Since I was only getting mocktails, I was able to select 4 drinks. Bartender was welcoming and wonderful. The drinks were made in front of you and poured into a cup made of ice, which could be smashed afterwards. The mocktails consisted of flavors such as Apple, Pineapple, Kiwifruit and Pineapple, Lime, Coconut. They were sweet, fruity, and refreshing. We stayed the full hour, until the song "Ice Ice Baby" was played. It was nice to be there the whole time, because toward the end there were only a couple of us, which made for much better photos! I had a lot of fun and really enjoyed this icy time!

A fun little experience if you are in Queenstown! I liked that it was family friendly, the kids…read moreenjoyed their time there, until they got too cold! It's a small bar, but there are not a lot of groups at one time so you have room to move around and take photos. The drinks are ok, pricey for what they are but you're paying for the experience. The staff gives you gloves and jackets to wear and I stayed plenty warm. The music and the lights are a fun touch and you can feel free to touch all of the sculptures. If you've never done an ice bar, this is a good one to check out.