Boutique Winery Half-Day Tour & Vineyard Platter-Style Lunch

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Appellation Wine Tours
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Boutique Winery Half-Day Tour & Vineyard Platter-Style Lunch
Top rated
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
31 reviews

Discover world-class wines on this fun and interactive small-group wine tour offering a great taste of Central Otago’s wine, history, sights and cuisine.

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Duration 5.5 - 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Complimentary pick-up from Queenstown hotels.
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Bec – Australia

This was the single greatest wine tour I've ever been on! John, our guide, was fantastic. So knowledgeable about the NZ wine region, hilarious and a great addition to the day. The wineries on the tour were all spectacular, wines were delicious, and the whole day was amazing :)

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5 out of 5 stars
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Allie – United Kingdom

This was a lovely way to start off our time in NZ! Our guide was very insightful telling us great stories about NZ as we travelled between each vineyard and the wine tasting was awesome (tasted about 25 different wines!). Being part of a group was great fun and with all the transport included made it very relaxing. The lunch at Carrick was also lovely.

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Itinerary

  • Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Electric car

    (30 minutes)

  • Winery

    Wine tasting (45 minutes)

  • Electric car

    (45 minutes)

  • Winery

    Lunch (50 minutes)

  • Winery

    Wine tasting (30 minutes)

  • Electric car

    (15 minutes)

  • Winery

    Wine tasting (45 minutes)

  • Electric car

    (45 minutes)

  • Winery

    Wine tasting (45 minutes)

  • Electric car

    (30 minutes)

  • 21 drop-off locations:

    Peppers Beacon Queenstown, Heritage Queenstown, Millennium Hotel Queenstown, 43 Camp Street, Kamana Lakehouse, Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery, Frankton Bus Interchange (near Queenstown Airport), Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort, Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel, RD Petroleum Arrowtown, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview, Sherwood Queenstown, Frankton Bus Hub, golf course, Azur Luxury Lodge, Crowne Plaza Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, Sofitel Queenstown - Hotel & Spa, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, Mercure Queenstown Resort, Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront, Marmolada Cafe, Queenstown, New Zealand

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Taste premium Central Otago wines at 4 boutique vineyards
  • Enjoy a platter-style lunch featuring local produce at Carrick Winery
  • Informative regional commentary on the wines, local history, and sights
  • Have fun on a day in the wine country with a small group of travelers
  • Upgrade to include a jet boat ride or 9 holes of golf

Full description

Discover Central Otago and some of its world-class wines on this small group tour. Accompanied by an experienced and knowledgeable wine guide, you will visit a selection of the region’s premium vineyards, taste a range of fine wines, and enjoy a gourmet platter-style lunch. A maximum group size of 12 adults ensures the pace of the tour is relaxed and informative with time to learn about the early history, master the art of wine appreciation, and visit the historic Old Cromwell Town.

Central Otago is a remarkable region in New Zealand. It is steeped in early pioneering history, has rugged spectacular scenery, produces some of New Zealand’s tastiest stone fruits, and has now become renowned for its outstanding wines. Pinot Noir is the real star of the region but there are many outstanding examples of Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc.

Departing at 11:00, you will venture through the rugged Kawarau Gorge to visit 4 of the region’s finest boutique vineyards in the Bannockburn and the Gibbston Valley sub regions. Lunch is provided in the peaceful setting of Carrick Winery, overlooking the Bannockburn Inlet of Lake Dunstan. This tour is a great introduction to the region’s wine, history, culture, and fine cuisine, and makes a great afternoon out from Queenstown. Upgrade your experience by adding a jet boat ride or 9 holes of golf.

Includes

  • 4 premium wine tastings
  • Vineyard platter-style lunch
  • CBD Hotel transfers
  • Included activity (Jet boat ride or 9 holes of golf (if option selected))

Meeting point

Meet at the KJet Queenstown kiosk at Main Town Pier. Pick up from Z Petrol Station at 11.10am after Jet Boat

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From $155 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5
4.7 out of 5 stars

based on 31 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5
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Bec – AustraliaSeptember 3, 2024 – Verified booking
This was the single greatest wine tour I've ever been on! John, our guide, was fantastic. So knowledgeable about the NZ wine region, hilarious and a great addition to the day. The wineries on the tour were all spectacular, wines were delicious, and the whole day was amazing :)
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Allie – United KingdomMay 1, 2023 – Verified booking
This was a lovely way to start off our time in NZ! Our guide was very insightful telling us great stories about NZ as we travelled between each vineyard and the wine tasting was awesome (tasted about 25 different wines!). Being part of a group was great fun and with all the transport included made it very relaxing. The lunch at Carrick was also lovely.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dylan – March 25, 2019 – Verified booking
Vicki was a phenomenal tour guide, and really kept the group having fun! All of our hosts at each of the wineries were very nice as well.

Product ID: 26879

Activity provider:
Appellation Wine Tours

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