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[Scallop]

Was going to put this in the NZ part, but there's very little activity there so I'll throw it in here if that's cool?

I was recently at Saffron, a restaurant just outside of Queenstown with the most amazing food. The chef uses all local produce and collects a lot of them himself from the surrounding area. I was talking to him during the meal about how wonderful the scenery around Central Otago is and he gave me the link to this short film competition that his neighbour was apart of, the views and cinematography are just stunning. Here was the winner of the competition



My favourite was this one, though. It really shows the beauty of this country.



Has anyone been to this restaurant or this area in general? Tell me your opinions, I'd love to hear them

[lesliec]

I haven't been myself (long overdue for a visit to the Central Otago vineyards) but for general interest, Saffron is in Arrowtown, 20km or so from Queenstown (which is maybe 500km from Christchurch, which is ... you get the idea). Their website is here.

[Brianemone]

Queenstown and the Nelson/Malborough areas are my favourite parts of the country scenery wise. The north island doesn't have as much happening in comparison.

[wombat3788]

Saffron is good, but for a real Queenstown experience, Wai Restaurant on the Steamer Wharf really does take a lot of beating. They specialise in seafood with an emphasis on Oysters, but also do a degustation menu which IMHO is one of the best you will find.

[Scallop]

Definitely agree about Wai, should put that in as a special mention :)

This one seeems to be from the same area, got a cheeky little Maori kid in it who does really well in the vid

Edited by Scallop, 06 April 2010 - 06:29 PM.