Alpine Entertainment director Amanda Calvert said this week the inaugural concert was a "stunning success", with many people already contacting organisers to inquire about next year's concert.
Almost 15,000 people from across the country attended the concert, headlined by Dr Hook and Creedence Clearwater Revisited, on March 5 - one of the largest events held in the Southern Lakes region.
Gibbston Valley Winery chief executive Greg Hunt said the event was the ideal way to showcase the region and a great opportunity to highlight the many attractions on offer in the valley.
"Winery tourism is an important and growing part of what the Queenstown Lakes district, and Gibbston Valley in particular, has to offer to visitors from across the country and around the world."
Destination Queenstown chief executive Tony Everitt said the concert was a great drawcard for New Zealanders to Queenstown.
"It was particularly pleasing to see so many people from Christchurch take the opportunity to relax and enjoy the spectacular natural setting, classic music, fine wine and great company."
Ms Calvert paid tribute to the many Christchurch-based contractors, including staging company Hang-Up Productions, who worked on in difficult circumstances after the February earthquake to ensure the show went on.
Mr Hunt said organisers were very pleased the concert could be used as an opportunity for the Salvation Army to collect for its Christchurch appeal, with more than $8000 raised on the day.
Wakatipu High School also raised $4000 for a school automotive project through the concert. Ms Calvert said organisers were aware delays in getting to and from the concert site had caused some frustration.
"We're currently working on this issue and are committed to providing a range of solutions to improve access to the concert next year."
