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Gourmet Food & Wine Tour Queenstown: 4 wineries & 5 dish lunch
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About This Tour
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.
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.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Knowledgeable Wine Guide with fascinating commentary
- Transport by luxury vehicle
- Wine tastings at 4 vineyards over 3 contrasting wine sub-regions
✗ Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks or wine purchases (available to purchase)
Itinerary
1
Lake Hayes is a beautiful lake located just 15 minutes drive from downtown Queenstown towards Arrowtown. The reflective lake offers panoramic, picturesque views of the surrounding mountains the entire walk.
2
As the birthplace of commercial bungy jumping, AJ Hackett Bungy Kawarau Bungy Centre is a legendary destination for adventure lovers visiting Queenstown.
3
As pioneers of the Central Otago wine region, Gibbston Valley Winery has been handcrafting premium wines for more than three decades
4
Bannockburn is a small historic gold mining town located outside of Cromwell in Central Otago. The area was first made known as a rich alluvial gold field and was mined extensively in the 1860s.
5
Enjoy an exquisite lunch consisting of 5 dishes cooked in retired oak barrels and matched with wines.
6
Situated on the shores of Lake Dunstan, this unique heritage attraction is a mix of original and reconstructed buildings from the old main street of the 1860’s gold town of Cromwell.
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Gibbston, the Valley of the Vines, is home to some of the region's oldest vineyards nestled between ruggedly beautiful schist mountains.
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Nestled in a river valley surrounded by mountains, sits Arrowtown (Kā-Muriwai), a charming gold-mining town established in 1862 that is rich with natural beauty, history and culture.
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- Children aged 6 - 17 years are welcome