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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Nigel C, 12/13/2025 4:14:45 AM
Ted was our host for this wine tour. He was entertaining, enthusiastic and eloquent. He was full of local knowledge and engaging for the whole tour. The wineries were well chosen, lunch at Carrick was delicious. Overall we had an excellent day out.
Barbara H, 11/27/2025 8:45:57 PM
We really like Otago area wines, so we were happy to find this tour. Our tour guide Evie was fabulous—full of stories about the region and the wines and never made us feel too rushed. We loved the scenery on the drive between Queenstown and the central Otago valley. The 4 vineyards we visited tended to be located in beautiful settings and served delicious wines. We had a really nice lunch at one winery, but the pours there were tiny, the place was packed and loud, and we could barely hear the woman describing the wines we were tasting. It felt very assembly line. I wouldn’t let that put you off from the tour, but it would be nice if there were an alternative place for a winery that serves lunch.
Lucy_W, 11/21/2025 12:21:29 AM
Our guide John was very funny and accommodating throughout the tour. He told us lots of interesting stories about the local areas and wine tours (and had terrible dad jokes!!) John made sure everyone felt comfortable and the group warmed up very quickly with wine and good chat! The wineries were beautiful and unique. Lots of wine to taste!! The lunch was absolutely stunning. The views were awesome too. Very good value for money, thanks again John!!
LKAZY, 11/17/2025 11:44:18 PM
This was such good tour. The tour leader was amazing and had so much intimate knowledge of the region. Do not hesitate if you enjoy wine. This is well worth it!
Conrad_L, 11/15/2025 3:46:28 AM
Experience was great. Your guide was fun and knowledgeable! Our group ended up only being 4, which worked out great.
Mariana_L, 11/8/2025 9:03:06 PM
Awesome experience - not just wine but also a lovely scenery along the way. Good guide. I would only recommend a bit of light music on the way back
I5613ORtomb, 11/6/2025 8:40:07 PM
Lovely tour with a great guide John who made it really enjoyable and got to meet some lovely people along the way. The lunch included was fantastic and we got to visit some really nice vineyards that I wouldn’t have otherwise known or thought about.
Brad_S, 11/4/2025 11:03:21 PM
The choice of wineries and their hosts were perfect but our guide made the day! Highly recommend this tour to anyone who likes to have fun while drinking some stellar wines and learning about them as well as some of NZ history. Perfect day!
Travis_R, 10/29/2025 7:04:34 PM
My wife and I enjoyed this tour! Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable about the region, and easy to communicate with. The itinerary was well planned, all of the wineries had an area waiting for our group and everything was seamless on our end. Lunch was shared between 2 people. A pie, crackers/cheeses, dips, bread/olive oil. Good mix of red and white wines, mostly Pinot noirs because they are local to the region! The van was a sprinter type van, with a 2/1 seating configuration. At every winery, you had the opportunity to buy full bottles. And there was an option to sign up for a wine club to have NZ wines shipped to your home. We would recommend this tour!
524ginnyf, 10/24/2025 2:27:19 AM
We found Paul was an excellent driver and a fount of information about the different vineyards here in Otago. We met ten other guests from around the world and couldn't rate the experience more highly
- 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