Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
What makes us this tour different from the rest?
* We take you further into the heart of the Central Otago wine region than any other wine tour provider.
* You get to visit 5 vineyards spread across Central Otagos many sub-regions
* You will visit the regions most boutique vineyards, avoiding the over crowded tourist traps that the other wine tours buses visit.
* You will meet wine makers, viticulturists, vineyard owners and hear their stories directly from the horses mouth.
* We have no set itinerary for the day, so expect vineyard stops tailored to your palate.
* You are guided by trained wine industry professionals, from qualified Sommeliers to Winemakers to vineyard owners - not bus drivers!
* A delicious 5 dish gourmet lunch and matching wine is included in the tour price and we take care of all tasting fees.
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Wine tastings at 5 vineyards
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Qualified and experienced wine industry guide
5 dish barrel stave lunch
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Wine purchases
International shipping
Any extra beverages outside paid tasting fees are at participants expense
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We are able to pick up from anywhere in Cromwell, Queenstown, Wanaka or Alexandra.
Roaring Wine Tours, Cromwell, New Zealand Hunt for the best boutique vineyards in Central Otago. Avoid the tourist traps and buses and venture to the boutique producers. Our tour enables you to see more of Central Otago than any other in the region!
Your day begins when you are picked up from your accommodation by your Roaring Tours guide. From there you are taken to your first winery in Bannockburn where you will taste a variety of wines and styles.
In the middle of your tour, you will stop for a 5 dish barrel stave lunch at one of the region’s most unique winery restaurants before heading out for more tastings in the afternoon.
After the day is done, you will be dropped back at your accommodation or other selected destination.
420 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Minimum age is 18 years
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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.
Kate_F
13 Jul 2024
We had a superb day with Natalie - she is knowledgeable, entertaining, and a wonderful guide. We tasted a variety of delicious wines, and enjoyed an excellent lunch with wine pairings.
We wholeheartedly recommend this tour.
akl_traveller
05 May 2024
Truly awesome day visiting 5 boutique wineries in Bannockburn Cromwell and Alexandra. Had generous tastings of good wines and expert wine knowledge by our local guide. Tour included a very tasty cafe lunch platter and beautiful scenery throughout the day. Highly recommended!
rosm935
21 Apr 2024
Fantastic afternoon with Natalie on the Cheetah tour. Three unique and very different wineries. Especially loved the little boutique, off the road, Dunstan Roads wines (as well as the wine). Would highly recommend!!
This tour in
New Zealand
is organized by
Roaring Tours
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