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Queenstown Wine Tour: Two Wine Regions & Wine Cave | NZ Guide
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About This Tour
Go Beyond the Usual Queenstown Wine Tour
Travel beyond the usual Gibbston wine-tour route, through the spectacular Kawarau Gorge and into Bannockburn, exploring two of Central Otago’s renowned wine regions in one day.
Take in Te Kano Estate’s striking architecture and views over the Kawarau River, taste certified organic wines at Carrick Winery overlooking the stunning Bannockburn Inlet, with time for a seasonal winery lunch at your own expense, then step inside a mountain at Gibbston Valley Wines — the founding winery of the Gibbston region and home to New Zealand’s largest wine cave.
Discover the landscapes, vineyards and Pinot Noir that make Central Otago one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wine regions, with a New Zealand-born Queenstown local guide sharing local knowledge along the way.
Two wine regions. Three distinctive winery experiences. One day exploring Central Otago wine country.
Prefer it private? Upgrade to a Private Queenstown Wine Tour.
Travel beyond the usual Gibbston wine-tour route, through the spectacular Kawarau Gorge and into Bannockburn, exploring two of Central Otago’s renowned wine regions in one day.
Take in Te Kano Estate’s striking architecture and views over the Kawarau River, taste certified organic wines at Carrick Winery overlooking the stunning Bannockburn Inlet, with time for a seasonal winery lunch at your own expense, then step inside a mountain at Gibbston Valley Wines — the founding winery of the Gibbston region and home to New Zealand’s largest wine cave.
Discover the landscapes, vineyards and Pinot Noir that make Central Otago one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wine regions, with a New Zealand-born Queenstown local guide sharing local knowledge along the way.
Two wine regions. Three distinctive winery experiences. One day exploring Central Otago wine country.
Prefer it private? Upgrade to a Private Queenstown Wine Tour.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Step inside a mountain on Gibbston Valley’s wine cave tour & wine tasting
- Experience an adults-only wine tour in a small group — maximum 10 guests
- Travel in comfort by Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with selected hotel pickup
- See Central Otago through the eyes of a New Zealand born Queenstown local Guide
- Take in Te Kano Estate’s striking architecture & Kawarau River views
- Explore two Central Otago wine regions in one day — Bannockburn & Gibbston Valley
- Journey beyond Gibbston through the Kawarau Gorge into Bannockburn wine country
- Taste certified organic wines at Carrick overlooking the Bannockburn Inlet
✗ Not Included
Itinerary
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Explore Central Otago wine country with Alpine Wine Tours on an adults-only small-group experience, with a maximum of 10 guests and a local New Zealand guide.
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Depart Queenstown and journey into Central Otago wine country, leaving the alpine resort behind for vineyards, dramatic landscapes and renowned Pinot Noir.
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If the day’s pickup route and timing allow, travel through historic Arrowtown on the journey into Central Otago wine country. Route may vary depending on guest pickup locations.
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Travel through Gibbston, one of Central Otago’s best-known wine areas, surrounded by vineyards and dramatic mountain landscapes.
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Journey through the dramatic Kawarau Gorge as you travel deeper into Central Otago towards the vineyards of Bannockburn.
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Venture beyond the usual Gibbston wine-tour route into Bannockburn, one of Central Otago’s renowned wine-growing areas and particularly known for Pinot Noir.
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Take in Te Kano Estate’s striking architecture and views over the Kawarau River while enjoying a hosted tasting of Central Otago wines. Set in Bannockburn wine country, Te Kano offers a spectacular introduction to the region and its wines.
A striking blend of architecture, wine and Bannockburn scenery.
A striking blend of architecture, wine and Bannockburn scenery.
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Taste certified organic Central Otago wines with a hosted tasting flight at Carrick Winery, overlooking the stunning Bannockburn Inlet. There’s time to enjoy a seasonal lunch at the winery restaurant at your own expense, surrounded by the vineyards of Bannockburn.
Organic wine, seasonal food and one of Bannockburn’s most beautiful vineyard settings.
Organic wine, seasonal food and one of Bannockburn’s most beautiful vineyard settings.
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Step inside a mountain at Gibbston Valley Wines, the founding winery of the Gibbston region. Explore New Zealand’s largest wine cave, carved into the schist rock, on a guided wine cave tour followed by a tasting.
An iconic Central Otago wine experience you won’t find at an ordinary cellar door.
An iconic Central Otago wine experience you won’t find at an ordinary cellar door.
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Return to Queenstown after a relaxed day exploring two distinctive Central Otago wine regions, Bannockburn and Gibbston.
Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Exclusively for adults (18 and over)
- Boutique small-group tour (maximum 10 guests)
- Drinking age in New Zealand is 18 years