ZQN wine and food (long) weekend.

[Deleted member]

After some initially positive responses to a "long weekend " in ZQN.
I am floating the idea of a food and wine weekend in ZQN.
I'm looking at dates that won't (hopefully) compromise other AFFr' events. With this in mind I'm recommending a long lead time. Weekends in the Barossa are a little easier to attend and plan, than crossing the ditch.
My initial thoughts are October 2016. ( I will come back with some dates shortly ) .
I have had some promising conversations about wineries and restaurants. October is spring and the best of the wineries stocks will be available.
Queenstown has a great mix of "signature" restaurants and an eclectic mix of bars and other eateries.
For the AFF component ( I'm sure some will tack on a bit of extra travel) I'm suggesting 2-3 days of "organized" activities.
Ideas so far:
Day out on the Ernslaw. A visit to two ( at least) local wineries
Dinner at one of the better Harbourside restaurants .lunch at the restaurant on top of the hill. ( I'm NOT a fan of buffets. But this was quite good) Gondola ride included , great view of Queenstown.
So let the debate begin.

 

[ALH]

Plenty of time to save up for this, so I'm Platinum 1

 

[JessicaTam]

Sounds like a great idea. Colour me interested.

 

[kpc]

Interested but will be date dependent...will be in Lisbon in early Oct 16 so would prefer late Oct 16

 

[Princess Fiona]

Very interested.
Love the forward planning

 

[blackcat20]

AFF10?

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[Deleted member]

Very interested.
Love the forward planning

We may need a planning lunch !

 

[Princess Fiona]

We may need a planning lunch !

Are you cooking ?

 

[Deleted member]

Are you cooking ?

You know me too well

 

[straitman]

Interested

 

[tuapekastar]

Good idea...please count me as interested.

 

[penegal]

Interested also.

As a side note, I am hoping to get to Central Otago later this year... Perhaps I should force myself to do some research.

 

[TomVexille]

Perhaps I should force myself to do some research.

For the good of the group of course.

 

[jojen]

Depending on the date, definitely interested. Easier to fly to ZQN than visit our daughter in Perth !!

jojen

 

[wooley]

Colour me interested

 

[Doug_Westcott]

Interested, but would depend on dates.

 

[Deleted member]

At present I'm considering the 21st or the 28th. (2016). But there's time before we have to lock it in.

 

[JohnK]

Queenstown is a lovely place to visit. Interested but would have to see what else is on at that time.

 

[tuapekastar]

I loved Amisfield winery (the food) when we visited.

 

[Deleted member]

Oh, and I nearly forgot. Plenty of golf available.