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 of Bannockburn and beyond to taste some of New Zealand's finest wines.
- Conducted in English
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 small group. A maximum of 10 people ensures a personalised and sociable tour. On the Gourmet Tour, try a local cheese tasting, take a tour of New Zealand's largest underground wine cave and explore your senses at The Big Picture, the world's first visual and sensory wine experience. Enjoy a delightful gourmet platter lunch on both tours, and when time permits, visit Old Cromwell Town. Admire the beautiful scenery, including Kawarau Gorge, Otago Goldfields, and Lake Dunstan.
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
- Felton Road or Mt Difficulty - wine tasting
- Walk around the historic precinct of Old Cromwell
- Lunch at the Big Picture followed by a virtual wine flight and wine tasting
- Chard Farm - wine tasting
- Optional seasonal visit to a local orchard market
- Peregrine Vineyard - wine tasting
- Carrick Winery - lunch and wine tasting
- Felton Road or Mt Difficulty Vineyard - wine tasting
- Chard Farm - wine tasting
- Visit to the historic precinct of Old Cromwell Town
Schedule details
Central Otago Wine Tours from Queenstown
Departure Point:
Tour departs from your Queenstown hotel.Departure Time:
- 9:30am - Gourmet tour
- 12:00pm - Boutique tour
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Return Details:
Returns to original departure pointPricing information
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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 Code: BWT
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 Code: GWT
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 and virtual wine flight (Gourmet option)
- All wine tastings and a gourmet platter style vineyard lunch (Boutique option)
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions:
- Items of a personal nature
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
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