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What to do and see in Bannockburn, South Island: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Bannockburn, New Zealand including Alan Waters Art Gallery, Domain Road Vineyard, Te Kano Estate, Mt Difficulty Wines Cellar Door, Desert Heart Estate.
1. Alan Waters Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By darrrling - Mooloolaba, Australia
I was delighted to have found Alan's gallery today. He welcomed me into his place and guided me though his amazing art. Art that is created with his whimsical style, and astonishingly all water colour (you wouldn't guess with some of it). I adored meeting this wonderful soul and hope one day to purchase a piece of his art. It is the type of art that you look at with such fondness and awe.
2. Domain Road Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
We are an artisan winery making a selection of highly awarded wines. Our cellar door usually has all our wines available for free tasting.
Reviewed By TravellingTurtles - Cromwell, New Zealand
I really enjoyed the visit to this winery. We were taking care of by a very knowledgeable staff member who spoke confidently about the wines. Great view and they have an outdoor and indoor space to accommodate visitors We came away with a bottle so we obviously enjoyed the wine!
3. Te Kano Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
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)
Reviewed By GeraldLeon24 - Queenstown, New Zealand
The cellar door has an amazing view and Coco conducted a friendly and dedicated tasting. Wines are absolutely recommended.
4. Mt Difficulty Wines Cellar Door
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
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
Reviewed By craiga590
Loved the platters and the gorgeous pinot noir by the glass, could have stayed feasting and sipping all afternoon. Lovely view across the valley as well.
5. Desert Heart Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
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.
Reviewed By mcnz - Auckland, New Zealand
Great food, great wine Lunchtime platter and sides were really good in a setting in the vineyard overlooking the river and looking across the valley.. Very well put together food, really tasty cheese rolls, varied platter which was refreshingly different to most vineyard platters. Wine tasting good fun with Jane, Chardonnay and Seduction Pinot noir great wines. We’ll definitely be back
