Our Queenstown Apartments have a handy location just minutes from the heart of Queenstown. They are warm, comfortable and stylish studio, one and two bedroom accommodation, with spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables mountain range. The Highview Apartments boasts superb apartment facilities with resort amenities to match.

The Highview Apartments are a great place to base your holiday in Queenstown. Whether you are in Queenstown for the skiing, the adventure activities, sightseeing, or wine tasting, we can assist you with comprehensive accommodation and activities packages. For the dedicated wine enthusiast, Queenstown and the surrounding terroir arguably produces the finest Pinot Noir in the world. Some eighty percent of all grapes produced in this region are Pinot Noir. For some visitors, this is a compelling enough reason in itself to visit Queenstown.

Gibbston Valley

Out of the 200 vineyards in the Central Otago region, a dozen wineries in the Gibbston Valley have cellar doors open for tasting and purchasing wine, five with adjoining restaurants.

For intrepid travellers who wish to follow their nose, they can hire a car and explore the Gibbston Valley and surrounding terroir. The various vineyards are located within a reasonably compact area, and if you had to, you could comfortably cover this distance in a day. However to drive safely, and moreover, comfortably enjoy the experience, it may be an idea to plan the trip for a couple of days. Perhaps more if you wish to be thorough.

Here's a list of the dozen wineries with open cellar doors. Please note, not all of them are open to the public, some are open by appointment only, so it will pay to book your visits in advance to avoid disappointment.  

• Amisfield — (03) 442 0556
• Mt Rosa — (03) 4412493
• Brennan — (03) 442 4315
• Gibbston Valley — (03) 442 6910
• Chard Farm — (03) 442 6110
• Waitiri Creek — (03) 441 3316 or (027) 446 3946
• Gibbston Valley Cheese — (03) 441 1388
• Hawkshead — (03) 409 0210 or (021) 541 467
• The Winehouse and Kitchen — (03) 442 7310
• Peregrine — (03) 442 4000
• Valli — (021) 554 837
• Mount Edward — (03) 442 6113
• Highgate Estate — (03) 477 0300
• Coalpit — (0800) 020 011

Whether you choose to visit the wineries on a package tour or take a self-driving adventure, you will have a fun and informative excursion to Gibbston Valley. Perhaps with a case or two of your favourites under your arms. Returning to Highview Apartments you can take in the views from the balconies or courtyards, or soak in our private outdoor spa with a further glass of wine!

For superb Queenstown apartments, book your next holiday in Queenstown at the Highview Apartments. Start your Queenstown adventure here.