Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Experience an indulgent and diverse full day tour showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region. Let your experienced wine guide lead you on a tasting journey through three contrasting Central Otago wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell.
Enjoy a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave and savour a unique lunch with 5 dishes cooked in retired oak barrels and perfectly matched with 5 wines.
You will also have an opportunity to retrace history with a visit to the historical settlements of Arrowtown, and Old Cromwell (when time permits). Learn about the early pioneering history and how the wine region was formed through an array of fun facts and interesting stories from your knowledgeable wine guide.
At the end of your tour you will be returned to your accommodation.
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Knowledgeable Wine Guide with fascinating commentary
Enjoy a lovely cheese platter which accompanies one of the wine tastings
Transport by luxury vehicle
An exquisite lunch consisting of 5 dishes cooked in retired oak barrels and matched with wines.
Wine tastings at 4 vineyards over 3 contrasting wine sub-regions
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks or wine purchases (available to purchase)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
If your hotel is not on the drop-down menu, please advise as to where you are staying and we will reply with the nearest pick up location and time. Please be ready and waiting in reception or outside 5 minutes prior to your pick-up time.
Traveler pickup
139 Fernhill Road, Fernhill, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Hensman Road / Oaks Shores, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
38-54 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown 9300, Nieuw-Zeeland
93 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
32 Frankton Road, Queenstown 9300, Nieuw-Zeeland
Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Hotels, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Frankton Terminus, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
10/18 Brunswick Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Private Bag 50071 Sainsbury Road, Fernhill, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Lake Hayes, Lake Hayes, New Zealand Take in the incredible views of Lake Hayes on a good day.
Kawarau Suspension Bridge, Gibbston, New Zealand View the historic Kawarau Suspension Bridge and home of the AJ Hackett Bungy
Gibbston Valley, Queenstown 9384, Nieuw-Zeeland You might get to see people throwing themselves off the bridge on the way past!
Bannockburn, Bannockburn, New Zealand Bannockburn is the second wine sub-region we visit and we will stop into one of the many vineyards here for a tasting. 30 minutes
Gibbston Valley Winery, Gibbston, New Zealand Take a guided tour through New Zealand's largest wine cave. 40 minutes
180 State Highway 8B, Cromwell 9310, Nieuw-Zeeland Enjoy an unforgettable wine and food matching experience. Utilising retired French Oak Pinot Noir wine barrels, Wild Earth steams, bakes, grills and smokes their delicious array of regional food, which is then matched with Wild Earth wines. 60 minutes
Cromwell Heritage Precinct, Cromwell, New Zealand Optional visit to historic Cromwell town (time & weather permitting) 15 minutes
Gibbston, Gibbston, New Zealand We head back into the Gibbston region for a tasting and cheese pairing. 45 minutes
Cromwell, Cromwell, New Zealand Cromwell is the third wine sub-region we visit on this tour. We will stop into one of the many vineyards here for a tasting. 30 minutes
Arrowtown Chinese Settlement, Arrowtown, New Zealand Our final stop for the day is in historic Arrowtown. Check out the Chinese Settlement or take a wander down the main street. 30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to run
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum age is 18 years
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
301niamhl
15 Jul 2023
The wine tour was one of the best I have been on, really good commentary on the tour and very knowledgeable about the land and the wineries history. The lunch was AMAZING. Can’t recommend this tour enough
Ali P
05 Jul 2023
We had a fabulous day with our tour guide Muzza. He was very knowledgeable about local history, was very professional as well as fun.
The food was amazing and so was the locations.
Would highly recommend. Thank you
AndyF_20008
28 Jun 2023
This tour was my favorite part of my three days in Queenstown, while visiting NZ from the U.S. There were eight of us (couples and solos) from around the world. From the terrific wine tastings at different vineyards, to the amazing family style lunch (lamb, beef, pork, shrimp and salmon plates, all with wine pairings), to making new friends over the course of a day, it was wonderful. Thank you!
This tour in
New Zealand
is organized by
Appellation Wine Tours
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