The 7 Best Things to do in Bannockburn, South Island

We are an artisan winery making a selection of highly awarded wines. Our cellar door usually has all our wines available for free tasting.

Terra Sancta means sacred earth or special place. We are crafting wine in one of the most privileged parts of the world, Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand. Terra Sancta is an 100 per cent Bannockburn producer with our four vineyards, our winery and our team all located in this unique, beautiful part of the world. Mark and Sarah, the co-founders, together with our winemaking and viticulture team lead by Austin Black and Ian Dee have a focus on not just making delicious, memorable wines, but on providing people with great experiences. Wine is a part of life, not separate from it.

Hidden in our Eliza Vineyard on Felton Road, our Cellar Door is cantilevered out into the landscape, gifting us dramatic views of the Kawarau River, Cromwell Basin and the mountains beyond. Our guests can enjoy beautiful new perspectives of our Central Otago environment while tasting wines that come from this incredible place. (Close on 25th, 26th December 2020 and 1st and 2rd January 2021)

Mt Difficulty Wines is located in beautiful Bannockburn, between the Queenstown Lakes district and Central Otago. Mt Difficulty's Cellar Door and Restaurant sit on a rocky outcrop, high above the winery on Felton Road. It's the perfect spot to experience Mt Difficulty's world-famous hospitality while taking in the breath taking views. Tastings and platter menu 11am - 4pm. A la Carte Menu available 12pm - 3.30pm • Mt Difficulty and Roaring Meg wines available for tasting and purchase • Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc • Domestic and international shipping options available Lunch A la Carte Menu is available 12pm - 3.30pm

Fusion Ceramics studio and gallery in the heart of Bannockburn township showcases Robert Franklin's much sought after white crackle and green copper Raku pieces, stoneware and porcelain.

Desert Heart Estate is our small boutique vineyard, which hosts our tasting room, cellar door and the Desert Heart Kitchen, situated on the iconic Felton Road in Bannockburn. This is where our beautiful wines are created, with what is best for the land, the grape and the soul. We are not pretentious, just fun, and creative with energy and passion. Desert Heart is the perfect place to drop in, taste our award winning wines or sit and sip on a glass of wine and enjoy a seasonal, beautifully prepared platter whilst delighting in the sweeping vista of surrounding mountains and Kawarau River. This is Denny and Jane’s place, and reflects their attitude in that Desert Heart wines and food are not just made, but are created by an unyielding and impassioned focus on quality and attention to detail. Call in share a taste of “Desert Heart” and the culture and care that created it.