Gibbston Valley to Queenstown | Sunny Wine Country Drive

Twenty two minutes of bright, easy driving from the Gibbston Valley wineries into the edge of Queenstown. The road winds out of the vineyards, climbs along the hills and opens to wide mountain views, then settles into town as the suburbs roll in. Upbeat instrumental tracks carry the whole way through, cheerful and light, with nobody talking at any point. There is a clear shift in the feel as the drive moves along. The opening stretch is all green rows and rolling hills, lunchtime bright and sunny. As the road rises, the distant mountains take over the frame and the view widens out nicely. The final stretch is the gentle wind down, where the vineyard country gives way to rooftops and the pace eases as you come into town. Along the way: 0:00 Rolling Out of the Vineyards 4:00 Climbing Into the Hills 9:00 Wide Mountain Views 14:00 Moving Toward the Suburbs 19:00 Easing Into Queenstown What you will see and hear: 22 minutes of uninterrupted scenic driving Bright and sunny throughout, open mountain views Upbeat, happy instrumental soundtrack No narration, no interruptions If this drive put you in a good mood, subscribe to Serene Drives for more relaxed scenic journeys around New Zealand. Hit the bell and the next one will find you. Drop a comment telling me where the camera should head next, I read them all. Enjoy the run.