Exclusive Cave Wine & Gourmet Feast: An Epic Culinary Journey
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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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Rhonda_N, 10/22/2025 1:14:15 AM
Very experienced and fun guide. We above and beyond for our group. Highly recommend him for future tours!!
Road55300046903, 10/19/2025 11:24:50 PM
John was an awesome host with great local knowledge to share. Highly recommend this tour. The region is full of unique experiences.
Peta_B, 10/7/2025 12:36:22 PM
We had a wonderful day. Craig our driver was very prompt in picking us up from our hotel. He made us feel very welcome as assisted me when entering and departing the bus. His knowledge of the area was very interesting and entertaining. We enjoyed the three wineries we visited and lunch was delicious.
Peter W, 10/5/2025 9:45:33 PM
Highly enjoyable day. Good pacing, friendly and informative guide/driver. Wines were excellent, and scenery unbeatable. Nice stopover at Arrowtown on the way back to Queenstown.
62kaylemm, 9/30/2025 11:40:51 PM
Craig was absolutely amazing as a driver/guide, we had a fantastic day and a great group of people. I'd highly recommend!
Daydream25542935922, 9/26/2025 7:22:32 PM
Great guide - Craig. Good food and wine. Nice history of the region. Fun, easy day and the drive through the countryside was enjoyable.
Donna_C, 9/20/2025 2:30:05 AM
This was a fantastic experience. The winemakers and vineyards we visited were amazing, wine delicious and food excellent. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and created a fun environment. Highly recommended.
NorthStar608586, 9/15/2025 4:41:06 AM
The group was quite small—only three of us—which, in hindsight, was rather fortunate. It made for a more intimate and relaxed experience, particularly as I was travelling on my own. I appreciated that the tour operated smoothly despite the small number of participants. Regarding the wine itself, I found it to be satisfactory. Of course, taste is subjective, and each of us had our own preferences. However, the lunch that accompanied the tour was unquestionably a highlight. The food served was exceptional and truly enhanced the overall experience. I would also like to commend our tour guide, Craig. He was absolutely amazing—both accommodating and knowledgeable. Craig ensured that we visited the places we were most interested in and provided insightful information throughout. His attentiveness and enthusiasm contributed greatly to making the tour memorable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in wine tasting, great local food cuisine with bit of twist. It offers a well-rounded and enjoyable experience, guided by a fantastic host. Only suggestion, needs more time if you really want to buy some wine
Myriam_S, 9/15/2025 2:16:02 AM
Great tour! we went to 4 wineries. The guide Lindsey was super friendly and a true wine expert. I really liked the 5 lunch small dishes (venison, lamb, duck, pork, salmon) paired with wine. So far, the best food I had during my trip in New Zealand.
leanne181269, 9/4/2025 12:53:22 AM
Very informative guide learnt allot about wines in the region and Queenstown also surrounding areas , small group was great
- 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
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The listed price does not include a transfer fee if staying outside of Queenstown. The supplier will inform you of any extra transfer fees on completion of the booking. 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