Queenstown Wine Tour with Wine Dog | Adults Only
Experience a boutique small-group wine tour through Gibbston Valley—Central Otago’s renowned “Valley of the Vines.” Travel in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter with your knowledgeable local guide and Bella, our friendly wine dog as you sip your way through three award-winning wineries.
Begin with a guided tour of New Zealand’s largest wine cave at Gibbston Valley Wines, followed by a tasting of their signature Pinot Noir, crisp whites, and elegant rosés. At Kinross, sample premium wines from their exclusive collective: Valli, Wild Irishman, High Garden, and Hawkshead. Enjoy a seasonal lunch at their winery restaurant (at your own expense).
Your final winery stop rotates daily, offering variety and unique flavours. With stunning scenery, curated tastings, and warm hospitality, this relaxed 5-hour experience is the perfect way to explore Queenstown’s wine country in style.
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Queenstown Wine Tour with Wine Dog | Adults Only
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Alpine Wine Tours | QueenstownPass-by Only
Your Queenstown wine adventure begins with a scenic drive through Central Otago’s iconic Gibbston Valley, led by your friendly local guide. You’ll visit three handpicked boutique wineries, beginning with a guided tour and tasting at Gibbston Valley Wines, including exclusive access to New Zealand’s largest wine cave. At your second stop, Kinross, enjoy a hosted tasting of premium wines from their collective of esteemed winemakers—Valli, Wild Irishman, Hawkshead, and High Garden. There’s time here to relax and enjoy a seasonal lunch at their winery bistro (at your own expense), with seating either outdoors in the wine garden or beside a cosy fire indoors. Your final stop rotates daily, featuring either Rockburn Wines or Brennan Wines, giving you a unique finish to your tasting journey. Throughout the day, you'll enjoy over 13 premium tastings, stunning vineyard scenery, and a relaxed, adults-only experience. And if you’re lucky, Bella the wine tour dog might join the fun!
Gibbston Valley Winery
Journey inside New Zealand's largest wine cave on a guided 30 minute wine cave tour at Gibbston Valley Winery. As one of the region’s founding wineries, their focus is always on handcrafting premium wines and honouring the traditions that have made us a world-renowned destination, since releasing Central Otago's first commercial vintage in 1987.
Kinross offers an in-depth wine experience to showcase exceptional Central Otago wines along with tales of this industrious and proud wine region. Together with their Wine Partners - Hawkshead, High Garden, Valli and Wild Irishman - they invite you to share their world of wine. Kinross has been named the winner for the first Qualmark New Zealand Wine Tourism Award 2024, making their experiences the best in the country.
Inclusions
- Wine Cave Tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Local Guide
- Wine Tastings
- Gratuities
- Lunch is additional at a winery restaurant.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum of 3 guests booked to operate the tour
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Small-group tour (maximum of 10 guests per tour)
- Exclusively for adults (18 and over)
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
We can pick up guests from select hotels in Queenstown otherwise we meet centrally in town at the Tour Operators bus stop at 43 Camp Street (corner of Camp & Shotover Streets). All drop offs after the wine tour will be centrally in town at the Tour Operators bus stop at 43 Camp Street.
Meeting / End Points
- Tour Operators bus stop at 43 Camp Street (corner of Camp & Shotover Streets). Bus stop is used by multiple tour companies.
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Ticket Redemption
• Dress code is smart casual • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • Minimum drinking age is 18 years Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
