Experience the beauty of Central Otago, its fine wines, rich gold history and welcoming people. Your journey takes you into the heart of region through the picturesque valleys and rolling vine-clad foothills to taste some of New Zealand's finest wines.
Central Otago has become one of the world's premier cool climate wine regions. Wines of consistently high quality are produced in the region with Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay amongst some of the world's best.
Visit four or five of Central Otago's premier vineyards on a sociable small group tour. On the Gourmet Tour, try a local cheese tasting and take a tour of New Zealand's largest underground wine cave, followed by lunch at Northburn, a high country sheep station and vineyard. The Boutique Tour will take you to smaller vineyards that are considered the gems of Central Otago. Enjoy a delightful gourmet platter lunch on both tours, and when time permits, visit Old Cromwell Town.
Gourmet Sample Itinerary (7 hours):
- Gibbston Valley - Visit New Zealand's largest underground wine cave and wine tasting
- Kawarau Gorge - scenic drive
- Olssen's of Bannockburn - wine and local cheese tasting in a garden setting
- Walk around the historic precinct of Old Cromwell
- Lunch at Northburn, a high country sheep station and vineyard
- Visit the iconic family run Aurum vineyard
- Chard Farm - wine tasting
- Optional seasonal visit to a local orchard market
- Peregrine Vineyard - wine tasting and spectacular architecture
- Carrick Winery - lunch and wine tasting
- Felton Road or Mt Difficulty Vineyard - wine tasting
- Van Asch Winery for great wines with a difference
- Visit to the historic precinct of Old Cromwell Town
Schedule details
Central Otago Wine Tours from Queenstown
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Departure Point:
Departs from centrally located Queenstown hotels. Please note: Pick up is not available from the Hilton Queenstown or Kawarau Hotels in Kawarau Village. If you are staying at these hotels, you will need to make your own way to the The Station Building in Central Queenstown, on the corner of Shotover and Camp Streets. Please be waiting at the Bus Stop on the Camp Street side of The Station Building at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.Departure Time:
- 9:30am - Gourmet tour
- 12:00pm - Boutique tour
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Return Details:
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Tour options:
5-hr small group winery tour. Includes wine tastings; gourmet platter style vineyard lunch; pickup/drop off from Queenstown hotels
Conducted in English
7-hr small group winery tour. Includes wine tastings; lunch; cave tour; cheese tastings; virtual wine flight; pickup/drop off from Queenstown hotels
Conducted in English
Additional information
Central Otago Wine Tours from Queenstown
Inclusions:
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Professional guide
- All wine tastings, lunch, cave tour, cheese tastings (Gourmet option)
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions:
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not recommended for infants aged 5 years and under
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
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