Gibbston, New Zealand

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Gibbston is a municipality in the Gibbston Valley, which part of the Wakatipu Basin in Queenstown- Lakes District Otago region is on the South Island of New Zealand. Through the valley of the Kawarau River, which forms the canyon Kawarau Gorge flows. Near the town is the Kawerau Bridge, was offered at the first time bungee jumping.

Located on SH6 area is characterized by numerous vineyards and wineries that are part of the growing region Central Otago. The Gibbston is the coolest and highest part of the growing region. Most arable land is slightly sloping to the north, which thereby increased sunlight promotes growth and reduces the risk of frost, but nevertheless is a significant risk in the producing region. To the south rises the mountain range The Remarkables.

Gibbston won the 2011 national title of the "Community of the Year" ( Town Council for the year). This was mainly the work on the Gibbston River Trail, part of the bike and hiking trail The Queenstown Trail.

Vineyards and wineries of the area

  • Brennan Wines
  • Chard Farm
  • Coal Pit Wines
  • Gibbston Highgate Estate
  • Gibbston Valley Wines
  • Hawkshead
  • Mt Edward
  • Mt Rosa
  • Nevis Bluff
  • Peregrine Wines
  • Valli Vineyards
  • Waitiri Creek Wines
Districts of New Zealand Queenstown, New Zealand New Zealand State Highway 6
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