Chard Farm Winery
Chard Farm Winery
4.5
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Chard Farm is a small family owned winery located just 20km from Queenstown, dedicated to the production of the finest examples of cool climate wines - specialising in Pinot Noir. A must see in Queenstown, New Zealand. Chard Farm's Cellar Door is set amidst a stunning and dramatic landscape with spectacular views across the valley. Chard Farm is open every day for wine tastings from 12pm-5pm
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  • Jord & Tom
    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom72 contributions
    V good
    Popped in on Sunday for a quick tasting. Complimentary tasting if your purchase a bottle, we did at $30.00, not overpriced. Or, if you don't make a purchase, they ask you to make a donation to their charity, not sure if they have a minimum or what knows, but good system. We had Suzanne, she was nice. It was quite crowded in there, couldn't practise social distancing at all. Also, the unsealed road up to the Cellar is ruddy scary, we did it in our Hiace campervan, but my goodness we wouldn't dare do it in any bigger, it's one way, cliff edge and no turn around spots, think before do.
    Visited September 2020
    Written September 17, 2020
  • Stephen & Sue
    Canberra, Australia2,453 contributions
    NZ's best wine tasting experiences
    Chard Farm ticks every box - great wine, great location and superb staff. Getting here is half the fun, the drive along the narrow gravel road hugs the edge of the cliff at times and gives spectacular views back to the AJ Hackett Bungee Centre, or once you round the corner, down the Kawarau River valley to the winery. You'll notice a number of people stopping here just for photos as this is also a Lord of the Rings Film Location (PIllars of the Kings). The Winery is set in a lovely old building in a lovely setting and parking is right out the door. Uniquely, Chard Farm does not charge a tasting fee, but instead asks for donations to a local hospice. (During our visit they were instead collecting for Australian bushfire relief, a lovely touch), The wine tasting experience is superb - personal, friendly and knowledgable, and the wines, especially the pinots and chardonnays were among the best we've tasted in NZ (we freighted a case back to Australia). A must do if you're in the region and want to taste wine. Great wine, a lovely drive in, and wonderful people behind the counter.
    Visited January 2020
    Written January 30, 2020
  • Briarley
    Auckland, New Zealand2 contributions
    Wind your way into a lovely drop
    After a windy drive on what used to be the old road into Queenstown, we arrived at the cellar door of Chard Farm Winery. The beauty of the building caught our eye and we stood there for a few minutes to take it in. We headed inside and was greeted by Susanne. She lead the four of us through a wine tasting, with many of the wines catching us by surprise. Just as she mentioned, we enjoyed the chardonnay! Never would I have reached for one before I tasted this drop. When a party of 8 arrived unannounced, she handled it with ease and managed to look after them at the same time, without us feeling forgotten. You can bet we ordered a case to be delivered home to Auckland!
    Visited October 2020
    Written November 1, 2020
  • dogdadler
    43 contributions
    Wonderful winery
    This winery is almost as incredible as the winding drive to get there! We came here for a tasting and ended up leaving with a bottle of pinot noir. The lady hosting our tasting was very personable and the wine was delicious. I would highly recommend coming here if you're heading down the wine trail!
    Visited March 2020
    Written March 20, 2020
  • GaryandLesleyTravel
    Auckland Central, New Zealand5,181 contributions
    Great wines at the attractive boutique vineyard
    Our favourite vineyard in the gorge Chard Farm offers a friendly informative cellar door. The vineyards small block formation make it as pretty as a picture particular during the decent from the Crown range. Wonderfull wines, enjoy.
    Visited July 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 24, 2020
  • Iain
    Queenstown, New Zealand1 contribution
    Don’t miss it
    Amazing wines in a spectacular setting. Pauline was our host and was incredible, accommodating our group beautifully with just the right mix of humour, local knowledge, and information about the wines. Well worth the short detour.
    Visited December 2022
    Traveled with friends
    Written December 30, 2022
  • John B
    Wellington, New Zealand46 contributions
    A must go Queenstown vineyard
    Fantastic experience. I had been coming to Queenstown for a few years but had never made it to Chard Farm before, this has happily now been corrected. The first thing you see is an amazing path to the cellar door, it's beautiful on the other side of the gorge and breathtaking as you come up to the main building. The service was wonderful when we got in and the traversed a wide selection of wonderful and interesting wines. Excellent!
    Visited January 2023
    Written January 8, 2023
  • nallarehctelf
    Ruby, Australia42 contributions
    Yes stop here - an adventure with good wine
    Good wine Good cellar door staff Good venue, with an amazing setting and drive way into the vineyard. We stopped randomly at this venue. But really it’s a great place. Worthy of recognition, for all the points mentioned above. We served the wine purchased to a group and they all loved it. Going back next time we are here.
    Visited January 2020
    Traveled with family
    Written January 4, 2020
  • Dave_in_NZ
    Wellington, New Zealand27 contributions
    Awesome wine, even better service
    We visited Chard Farm earlier this week for a tasting. Such a gorgeous vineyard, with some delicious reds on offer. The highlight for us was our host Pauline who was both informative and hilarious, she really made the experience a stand out one.
    Visited December 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 24, 2020
  • Helenjen
    Brisbane, Australia784 contributions
    Not just about the wine tasting....the scenic journey is excellent too!
    Chard Farm is one of those wineries that you really have to visit, not just for the delicious wine tasting conducted in a fun and entertaining way by Pauline and not just because the wines are great quality and good value too but because of the amazing drive to and from the winery around the cliff face....stunning! So, if you're undecided looking @ the wine cellar door map.....move Chard Farm up to the top of your list...you won't regret it :)
    Visited February 2020
    Written March 8, 2020
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dogdadler
43 contributions
Mar 2020
This winery is almost as incredible as the winding drive to get there! We came here for a tasting and ended up leaving with a bottle of pinot noir. The lady hosting our tasting was very personable and the wine was delicious. I would highly recommend coming here if you're heading down the wine trail!
Written March 20, 2020
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GaryandLesleyTravel
Auckland Central, New Zealand5,181 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Our favourite vineyard in the gorge Chard Farm offers a friendly informative cellar door. The vineyards small block formation make it as pretty as a picture particular during the decent from the Crown range. Wonderfull wines, enjoy.
Written July 24, 2020
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Iain
Queenstown, New Zealand1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Friends
Amazing wines in a spectacular setting. Pauline was our host and was incredible, accommodating our group beautifully with just the right mix of humour, local knowledge, and information about the wines. Well worth the short detour.
Written December 31, 2022
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John B
Wellington, New Zealand46 contributions
Jan 2023
Fantastic experience. I had been coming to Queenstown for a few years but had never made it to Chard Farm before, this has happily now been corrected.

The first thing you see is an amazing path to the cellar door, it's beautiful on the other side of the gorge and breathtaking as you come up to the main building.

The service was wonderful when we got in and the traversed a wide selection of wonderful and interesting wines.

Excellent!
Written January 9, 2023
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nallarehctelf
Ruby, Australia42 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Good wine Good cellar door staff Good venue, with an amazing setting and drive way into the vineyard.

We stopped randomly at this venue. But really it’s a great place. Worthy of recognition, for all the points mentioned above.

We served the wine purchased to a group and they all loved it.

Going back next time we are here.
Written January 4, 2020
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Dave_in_NZ
Wellington, New Zealand27 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
We visited Chard Farm earlier this week for a tasting. Such a gorgeous vineyard, with some delicious reds on offer. The highlight for us was our host Pauline who was both informative and hilarious, she really made the experience a stand out one.
Written December 24, 2020
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Helenjen
Brisbane, Australia784 contributions
Feb 2020
Chard Farm is one of those wineries that you really have to visit, not just for the delicious wine tasting conducted in a fun and entertaining way by Pauline and not just because the wines are great quality and good value too but because of the amazing drive to and from the winery around the cliff face....stunning! So, if you're undecided looking @ the wine cellar door map.....move Chard Farm up to the top of your list...you won't regret it :)
Written March 9, 2020
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Alina N
1 contribution
Jan 2022
Chard Farm winery is an absolute magic place. The views, the wines and the team was absolute joy. We went to this winery for our pre-wedding drinks and were hosted by amazing Pauline. We had so much fun with her: she told us the story of the winery, topped up our glassed with beautiful wine and cracked up hilarious jokes. We loved every second of our experience with Pauline!
Written January 25, 2022
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prup2016
9 contributions
Aug 2020
That road is so worth it for what meets you at the other end is splendid wine, a winery that could have you thinking you were in Tuscany with well informed staff.

The team will ensure you not only experience their beautiful wine but have a few good laughs alone the way.

Pauline you are amazing may your hip take you everywhere you need to go and thanks for letting us be your first group back after you op, it was our pleasure 🥂
Written August 11, 2020
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Dawnnapa
Auckland102 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
I saw the reviews for Chard farm, yesterday, the day before we were leaving Queenstown. So, quickly made a call to find out if they were open, it being Easter Monday. This was the best wine tasting I’ve ever experienced. Pauline, our host, was a hoot! She was so funny and she knew her wines. The views on our way there, were so beautiful. Well worth the 1.5km unsealed road, to get there. 10 out of 10!
Written April 5, 2021
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