The drive to Queenstown was spectacular even though it was pouring with rain and the town itself was busy and appeared to be thriving despite COVID.
To get away from the rain a bit we drove out to a nearby town called Glenorchy where miraculously it was sunny – we walked, had lunch at the pub and then drove back into the rain in Queenstown. We were told that the drive to Glenorchy is one of the top 10 scenic drives and we can confirm that it is excellent!
The following day we had booked to do a scenic flight over Milford Sound but it was postponed due to the weather so we went to Arrowtown (a nearby town with a gold mining history) instead. The following day was perfect for the flight.
This trip has often been about meeting new people and finding out their recommendations and favourite places to visit and this is how we ended up at the Minus 5 Ice Bar. It was exceedingly cool! Even the glasses are made of ice.
Did someone say there are wineries here? Of course there was! We did a great wine tour with Altitude that took us to 4 wineries and of course we brought some home with us. There was just 2 couples plus the guide on the tour and we had a great time.
Gibbston Valley wine cave 
Walking around Queenstown
Apparently frisbee golf is a thing! 
Looking for somewhere warm to eat. 