Wine Tours from Queenstown
- Discover the South Island's best wineries on a wine tour from Queenstown
- Join one of the daily wine tours and explore Central Otago wine country!
- Select a sightseeing tour and explore all the must-see Queenstown and Arrowtown highlights
- Visit premium vineyards over 2 contrasting wine sub-regions (Gibbston and Cromwell/Bannockburn basin)
Options
Queenstown Highlights Tour
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
Sightseeing bus tour
Full running commentary on sights and early history of the region
A wine tasting at Gibbston Valley Winery
Exclusions
Other personal expenses
Insurance
Lunch
Additional Info
The tours are not appropriate for children aged 0 to 5
Only participants aged 18 above are allowed to participate in the wine tastings
Please indicate any dietary requirements at checkout
All tours require a minimum of 2 participants to operate. If the minimum number of bookings 2 is not met before the scheduled departure, the tour on that date may be canceled. You will be given the option of booking an alternative date or requesting a full refund
All tours run with a group size of 2 to 12 participants except for Scenic Sights & Classic Wine Tour Combo with 2 to 22 participants
The tours are not available on Christmas Day 25 Dec, ANZAC Day 25 Apr and Good Friday due to vineyard closures
This tour does not involve wine tastings
This activity could be canceled due to extreme weather or unforeseen events. If canceled, you may book a different date or ask for a refund
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Raincoat or poncho
Sweaters or jackets
Snacks
Camera
This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible
What's included in Wine Tours from Queenstown
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
- Gourmet Food and Wine Tour
- Time:
- 09:30-16:00
- Visit 4 premium vineyards over 3 contrasting wine sub-regions (Gibbston, Cromwell and Bannockburn)
- Tour through New Zealand’s largest wine cave
- Cheese and wine presentation
- A gourmet lunch consisting of 5 dishes cooked in retired French Oak Pinot Noir wine barrels
- Drive through Kawarau Gorge, Gibbston, and Bannockburn
- View the original AJ Hackett bungy bridge
- Stroll through OId Cromwell and the goldmining settlement of Arrowtown
- Sample locally made, hand-crafted chocolates
- Return to Queenstown
Our Favourites
Discover why Queenstown and Central Otago are known for some of the world's best wine, particularly Pinot Noir! Visit some of the area's finest wineries and taste, learn, and immerse yourself in all that our incredible wine county has to offer. Learn exactly how the unique soils and the climate provide excellent grape growing conditions, resulting in wines of exceptional taste and longevity. Depending on the tour package you choose, you'll also indulge in excellent local cuisine and enjoy amazing photo opportunities of The Remarkables, Lake Wakatipu, and some Lord of the Rings filming locations. Whether your palate is well-developed or simply enthusiastic, as long as you love wine, one of our tour options will be perfect for you!
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Venues
- Appellation Wine Tours
