True South Dining Room offers surprising dishes, primarily sourced regionally for freshness. Our wine collection showcases international and New Zealand treasures, with a focus on Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Central Otago classics.
Bordeau Lounge Bar offers fine wines, delectable food, and stunning views. We combine old and new world wines with a French twist.
Join us for culinary events and explore New Zealand’s rich winemaking history.
The acclaimed True South Dining Room at The Rees Hotel in Queenstown embodies the pinnacle of sophisticated and elegant dining. Embark on a culinary journey to one of Queenstown’s premier restaurants, where guests are treated to a delightful and unexpected gastronomic experience.
The Bordeau Wine Lounge at The Rees Hotel Queenstown is dedicated to the enjoyment of fine wines, fine foods, and the comfort of good company.
Wines from world-renown chateaux of Bordeaux – including Latour, Margaux, Mouton Rothschild, Gruard Larose, Malescot St Exupery, and Lynch Bages – nestle with the best wines of Central Otago and New Zealand in the professionally managed, temperature-controlled wine cellar servicing the Bordeau Wine Lounge.
We are thrilled to introduce Paritua as our featured wine partner for our Winter Edition Winemakers Dinner this July.
Paritua Vineyard is located in Bridge Pa Triangle wine region of Hawke’s Bay, on New Zealand’s North Island. The site is all gravel soils and gentle contours, surrounded by hills and blessed with long, lingering summers and clear, crisp winters… exceptional conditions to create exceptional wines.
Paritua is known for crafting elegant, expressive wines that reflect both place and precision. Their portfolio showcases a refined balance of structure and vibrancy, with a particular strength in Bordeaux-style reds and beautifully composed whites.
Every bottle of Paritua wine comes from grapes grown on this special, single vineyard, organically farmed site.
Jason Stent joined Paritua in 2008. As Chief Winemaker his passion is creating wines that have a sense of place that respect the varietal nature and the terroir in which the vine is grown.
In the kitchen, True South’s Executive Chef Trent Watson returns to collaborate with Jason, bringing together food and wine in a thoughtfully curated menu designed to complement the wines and elevate the winter dining experience.
We invite you to experience Paritua and Stone Paddock wines – wines that not only reflect a distinctly New Zealand style, but also Jason’s passion for quality winemaking.
📅 Date: Friday, 31st July 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – Welcome Drinks & Canapés | 7:00 PM – 4 course dinner
📍 Location: True South Dining Room, The Rees Hotel, Queenstown
🎟️ Tickets: $165
For packages & bookings please contact events@therees.co.nz.
Embark on a sensory journey with our Fine Dining and Wine Experience at The Rees Hotel.
Enjoy two nights in a Lake View Hotel Room with daily breakfast at the True South Dining Room, a six-course True South Tasting menu, and an exclusive bottle of local red wine.
Queenstown is one of the most popular wedding destinations in New Zealand. Our experienced team is available to assist and organise your wedding event – everything from licences, to food, to helicopters, to jet boat transfers.
View our in-depth Wedding Kit that will help you plan your special day at The Rees.
377 Frankton Road, Queenstown,
Otago, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 450 1100
Email: reservations@therees.co.nz
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377 Frankton Road, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 450 1100
Email: reservations@therees.co.nz
Location: View on Google Maps
