Breathtaking Central Otago Wine & Lunch Tour from Queenstown
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Experience a tasting journey through three of Central Otago’s incredibly scenic and varying wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell. Visit four boutique vineyards, tasting their unique cool climate wines and discover why the Central Otago region has become world-renowned in its own right. Savour a delightful platter-style lunch made with locally sourced produce and accompanied by a flight of wines to taste. There may also be an opportunity to retrace history with a stroll through the charming historical settlement of Old Cromwell. 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.
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H4577NXbeatrices, 9/30/2025 1:25:24 AM
Craig our guide and driver was wonderful, he has great hospitality skills and extremely helpful and pleasant. All 4 vineyards we visited were good. Some of the sommeliers were better than others in explaining their wines and answering our questions. Lunch was at the most beautiful spot facing the lake at Carrick Vineyard. I would have liked to stop for some scenic photos but we were on a tight schedule.
James_S, 9/27/2025 4:20:34 AM
Excellent day with very knowledgable guide Phil .. absolutely delicious lunch and great variety of wineries ..
Luke_S, 9/16/2025 1:16:42 AM
Relaxing tour with a great cross section of wines and outstanding commentary from our driver (Phil).. Lunch at the Carrick winery was excellent, as was the overall experience
s8e046a7e183f4cba224, 9/14/2025 8:23:38 PM
Fantastic tour around the Otago wineries with Phil our very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide … The lunch was excellent and the 4 wineries covered a great selection of whites and reds
191hamishw, 8/21/2025 4:11:47 PM
Great wine and tour guide. John was friendly and knowledgeable with good humour. The wines were nice and showcased a good range through the region.
Connector823526, 8/11/2025 5:21:49 PM
Fabulous day visiting four wonderful wineries with John. I highly recommend this trip. Great value for all. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the day
Resort21756526869, 7/16/2025 5:23:42 AM
My wife and I had an absolutely fantastic experience on our Appellation Wine Tour, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible guide and driver, Allan. From pick-up to drop-off, he was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable; not just about the local wineries, but also about the region’s history, culture, and hidden gems. Allan made our day feel relaxed and personal, customising the itinerary to suit our preferences and ensuring we made the most of each stop. Allan was punctual, courteous, and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. His relationships with the winery staff clearly made a difference too. Overall, it was an unforgettable day and one of the highlights of our trip. We’d highly recommend Allan to anyone looking to enjoy a wine tour that’s fun, factual and stress-free.
David_C, 7/11/2025 4:44:22 AM
John was an excellent guide, and Gary at Kinross led a excellent tasting. The selection of wineries and lunch venue was good, with some spectacular views along the route between wineries/cellar doors.
267jackyb, 6/21/2025 2:36:14 AM
Absolutely fantastic tour with a great tour leader in Craig. Very knowledgeable and scenery and the wineries were just amazing. We would go again any time
Lauren_F, 6/17/2025 11:32:37 PM
One of my favorite days of the trip! Tour guide was friendly and helpful and loved the intimacy of the small group wine tastings
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Minimum age is 18 years to consume alcohol
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people are required for this tour to run.
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• Please note: Pick up is only available from the Hilton Queenstown or Kawarau Hotels in Kawarau Village for a transfer fee. • 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 Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund