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Small Group Queenstown Scenic Tour: Highlights, wine & cheese
About This Tour
Discover the highlights of Queenstown and the stunning Whakatipu Basin on this relaxed half-day sightseeing tour. Travel beyond the town centre to enjoy spectacular alpine scenery, panoramic views of Lake Whakatipu, and the region's rich history and culture.
Visit the vibrant Ayrburn precinct, explore the charming gold-mining village of Arrowtown, and finish your experience with a wine tasting and cheese platter at a local Central Otago vineyard. Combining breathtaking landscapes, local heritage, and world-class wine, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Queenstown and its surrounds.
Operating daily from 9:00am to 1:00pm, with selected Queenstown hotel pickups included, this experience is ideal for first-time visitors or anyone seeking a relaxed and scenic introduction to the region.
Visit the vibrant Ayrburn precinct, explore the charming gold-mining village of Arrowtown, and finish your experience with a wine tasting and cheese platter at a local Central Otago vineyard. Combining breathtaking landscapes, local heritage, and world-class wine, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Queenstown and its surrounds.
Operating daily from 9:00am to 1:00pm, with selected Queenstown hotel pickups included, this experience is ideal for first-time visitors or anyone seeking a relaxed and scenic introduction to the region.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Wine tasting at a local winery (non-alcoholic options are available)
- Commentary from an entertaining local guide
- WiFi on board
- Shared cheese board
- Scenic viewpoints and photo stops around Queenstown
- Complimentary barista-made coffee or hot beverage at Ayrburn
- Return transfers from selected Queenstown and Fernhill hotels
- Free time to explore Arrowtown - Gold panning experience
Itinerary
1
Start your day meeting your friendly guide in the Queenstown Town Centre or at selected hotels. From here we start our sightseeing with a short drive to the top of Queenstown Hill, where we take in the iconic viewpoint showing off the town and famous backdrop.
2
Head to Queenstown’s newest hospitality precinct and enjoy a barista-made coffee or hot beverage. Take some free time to explore the beautifully restored historic buildings, boutique venues, and lush gardens at your own pace.
3
In Arrowtown, we allow you free time to explore this adorable mining village. Join our guide for gold panning, or take one of our maps and explore on your own, visiting the famous Arrowtown Bakery, and local gift stores, or stock up on treats from the Remarkable Sweet Shop.
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No introduction to Queenstown is complete without experiencing the region’s world-renowned wines. The tour concludes with a relaxed wine tasting and artisan cheese platter at a local vineyard, offering the perfect introduction to the flavours and character of Central Otago.
Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers of 2 apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund