Best of NZ - South Island
Queenstown Gardens is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

1. Queenstown Gardens

9.1
Park St, Queenstown, Otago
Garden · 20 tips and reviews
Marlborough Vintners Hotel Blenheim is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

2. Marlborough Vintners Hotel Blenheim

6.1
190 Rapaura Road, Rapaura, Marlborough
Hotel · 6 tips and reviews
Framingham Winery is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

3. Framingham Winery

8.5
Winery · 5 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Edgy, bold winery worth a visit - their F Series wines are on point and the tasting room speaks to the eccentric vibes.

The Vines Village is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

4. The Vines Village

7.5
193 Rapaura Road RD3, Bleinhem, Marlborough
Café · 8 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Cute cafe with great chai, healthy options and ice cream next door

Arbour is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

5. Arbour

8.6
Blenheim, Marlborough
Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Stunning tasting menu that pairs perfectly with Marlborough wines (try Greywacke’s Wild Sauv Blanc), book ahead - it’s a must while in town

Malborough Sounds Adventure Company is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

6. Malborough Sounds Adventure Company

London Quay, Picton, Marlborough
Other Great Outdoors · 2 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Great way to spend a day out on the Marlborough sound - worth doing a full day kayak to see the length to Anakiwa

Scotch Wine Bar is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

7. Scotch Wine Bar

7.9
26 Maxwell Road, Blenheim, Marlborough
Wine Bar · 10 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Fun, ambitious tasting menu to try in town

Giesen Wines - Winery is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

8. Giesen Wines - Winery

8.5
Bristol St (Vernon St), Blenheim, Marlborough
Winery · 12 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Great spot for a charcuterie break in the garden - pairs well with their Syrah

Cloudy Bay is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

9. Cloudy Bay

8.9
Matthew's Lane (Jackson's Road), Blenheim, Marlborough
Vineyard · 13 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Bougie setup for a day of wine, oysters, outdoor games - the sparkling & Chardonnay were standouts

Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

10. Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen

8.2
13 Selmes Road, Blenheim, Marlborough
Winery · 6 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Our fave Sauvignon Blanc and incredible Pinots against a beautiful garden backdrop

Eat Thai Restaurant is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

11. Eat Thai Restaurant

7.5
35 high st, Blenheim, Marlborough
Thai Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Authentic and yummy pad Thai, Tom kha soup, and all noodles were spot on. Great service too!

The Wine Station is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

12. The Wine Station

Blenheim Railway Station, Mayfield, Marlborough
Wine Bar · 2 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Open til 730, this is where every good day ends in Marlborough. Cheese plate is delish to pair with amazing regional wine tastes.

Hapuku Lodge & Treehouses is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

13. Hapuku Lodge & Treehouses

Hapuko
Resort · 2 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: An absolute highlight - the treehouses offer views of the active farm, with astute, hygge design. Check out the sauna before a divine dinner at the restaurant and fire en suite.

Ohau Stream Walkway and Waterfall is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

14. Ohau Stream Walkway and Waterfall

Hiking Trail · 5 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Seal pup sightings in the summer! Stop en route to Kaikoura and you may see hundreds of them 😍

Dolphins Encounters is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

15. Dolphins Encounters

96, Esplanade Road, Kaikoura, Canterbury
Other Great Outdoors · 11 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Amazing experience to swim with and see HUNDREDS of very playful dolphins

Queen Charlotte Sound - Tōtaranui is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

16. Queen Charlotte Sound - Tōtaranui

Harbor or Marina · 4 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Stunning fjord like area to kayak around and hike!

Te Whare Ra Winery is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

17. Te Whare Ra Winery

7.6
Vineyard · 4 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Maybe our top winery in NZ? Absolutely love their dry aromatic rieslings (M ftw) and earthy fruit forward Pinots. Very friendly owners too!

Gibbston Valley Winery is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

18. Gibbston Valley Winery

8.2
Gibbston Valley, Queenstown, Otago
Winery · 22 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Sparkling brut rose was 👌🏼

Federal Diner is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

19. Federal Diner

8.6
47 Helwick St, Wanaka, Otago
Café · 19 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Really cute indoor outdoor spot - cheese scone and chai stood out but everything was good!

Lake Wanaka is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

20. Lake Wanaka

Wanaka, Wanaka, Otago
Lake · 21 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Great bush game

Bespoke Kitchen is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

21. Bespoke Kitchen

9.0
9 Isle St, Queenstown, Otago
Café · 38 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Delicious chai & brekkie including the lemon meringue hotcakes

The Winery is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

22. The Winery

8.6
Queenstown, Otago
Wine Bar · 10 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Round out your NZ wine knowledge here, with tastes from all over the country

Fergburger is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

23. Fergburger

8.4
42 Shotover St, Queenstown, Otago
Burger Joint · 289 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: The hype is real!

24. Milford Sound

9.3
Milford Sound, Southland
Bay · 5 tips and reviews
Vudu Cafe & Larder is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

25. Vudu Cafe & Larder

8.8
16 Rees Street, Queenstown, Otago
Café · 99 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Delicious chai, coffee and sandwiches

Queenstown Beach is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

26. Queenstown Beach

8.8
Marine Parade, Queenstown, Otago
Beach · 10 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Pretty vistas and some insane sunsets

Sofitel is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

27. Sofitel

8.3
8 Duke St (btwn Man & Brecon), Queenstown, Southland
Hotel · 13 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Lovely hotel with an unbeatable location

Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

28. Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan

8.3
255 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road, Arrowtown, Central Otago
Café · 8 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Hidden garden lux vibes and very nice tasting with Pinot and bubbles

Rata is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

29. Rata

8.5
43 Ballarat St, Queenstown, Otago
Restaurant · Te Anau · 28 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Incredible creative dinner from one of NZ's top chef's. The clams were life changing.

Amisfield Winery is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

30. Amisfield Winery

8.6
10 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Rd, Frankton, Otago
Winery · 26 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: High rated Pinots to taste with great vibes in what feels like an old manor

Wanaka Lavender Farm is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

31. Wanaka Lavender Farm

8.5
36 Morris Road, Wanaka, Otago
Farm · 5 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Like Willy Wonka meets a lavender farm, a must visit you wouldn't expect.

That Wanaka Tree is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

32. That Wanaka Tree

Wanaka, Otago
Lake · 4 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: #ThatWanakaTree is a hilarious social media phenomenon -- and worth a short stroll to document for yourself

Bespoke Kitchen is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

33. Bespoke Kitchen

9.0
9 Isle St, Queenstown, Otago
Café · 38 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Great flat white and brunch (bacon egg cheese sandwich plus pancakes) with lovely outdoor seating

Smiths Craft Beer House is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

34. Smiths Craft Beer House

9.0
53 Shotover St, Queenstown, Otago
Beer Garden · 10 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Awesome selection of 30+ craft NZ beers

Air Milford is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

35. Air Milford

1 Tex Smith Ln (ZQN Airport), Queenstown, Otago
Airport Terminal · 2 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Trip of a lifetime with the scenic flight to Milford Sound roundtrip and the 2hr boat tour. Hard to believe but worth the splurge!

Milford Sound is one of Best of NZ - South Island.

36. Milford Sound

Milford Sound, Southland
Village · 17 tips and reviews

Monica D.Monica Desai: Take a boat through the sound to see the vast fjords and waterfalls up close