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Private 5.5 hour Wine Tour Queenstown : 4 Winery Visits & Lunch
About This Tour
Taste award-winning wines at four of the region’s premium boutique vineyards. This exclusive tour ventures through three contrasting wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Cromwell and the Bannockburn basin.
Sit back and relax in the comfort of a luxury touring vehicle whilst your specialist Wine Guide takes you off the beaten track to explore the dramatic scenery and pioneering history.
Indulge at renowned Mt Difficulty Wines & Restaurant for lunch, savouring a delicious antipasti platter with the finest and freshest produce and choose an accompanying glass of premium wine.
You will also have an opportunity to retrace history by wandering around the charming historical precinct of Old Cromwell.
We can include other sightseeing such as AJ Hackett Bungy or Arrowtown where time permits.
Sit back and relax in the comfort of a luxury touring vehicle whilst your specialist Wine Guide takes you off the beaten track to explore the dramatic scenery and pioneering history.
Indulge at renowned Mt Difficulty Wines & Restaurant for lunch, savouring a delicious antipasti platter with the finest and freshest produce and choose an accompanying glass of premium wine.
You will also have an opportunity to retrace history by wandering around the charming historical precinct of Old Cromwell.
We can include other sightseeing such as AJ Hackett Bungy or Arrowtown where time permits.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Knowledgeable Driver Guide with fascinating commentary
- Courtesy hotel/port pick-up & drop-off (please contact us if yours is not listed).
- Wine tastings at a selected number of vineyards stated on each tour type
✗ Not Included
- Extra alcoholic drinks or wine purchases (available to purchase)
Itinerary
1
Begin your private wine journey in the spectacular Gibbston Valley, known as the “Valley of the Vines”. Visit a carefully selected boutique vineyard for a hosted wine tasting, sampling distinctive Central Otago wines while your specialist local guide shares insights into the region’s history, vineyards and winemaking traditions.
2
Enjoy a relaxing lunch at the renowned Mt Difficulty Winery and Restaurant or Carrick in Bannockburn. Savour a delicious platter made with fresh, quality produce, accompanied by a glass of premium wine. Take in the beautiful vineyard surroundings and views across the Bannockburn landscape while enjoying a memorable Central Otago dining experience.
3
Discover the celebrated Bannockburn wine sub-region, known for producing expressive, elegant wines in its distinctive Central Otago landscape. Visit another premium boutique vineyard for a hosted tasting and learn about the local winemakers, their approach to viticulture and the characteristics that make these wines unique.
4
Finish your wine experience at another premium vineyard in the Gibbston Valley Wine Region, bringing your tour to four winery visits. Sample more of Central Otago’s exceptional wines before relaxing on the return journey to Queenstown.
Good to Know
- 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 drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required