Enjoy a half-day wine tour from Queenstown to discover the boutique vineyards of Central Otago. Sample a range of fine wines at 4 local wineries, learn about the history and culture of the region, and enjoy a platter lunch at Carrick Winery.

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Duration 5.5 - 6.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup optional: Complimentary pick-up from Queenstown hotels. Pick-up is also available from the bus stop outside The Station Building, corner of Shotover and Camp Street.
Small group: Limited to 12 participants

Highlights

Taste premium Central Otago wines at 4 boutique vineyards
Enjoy a delightful vineyard platter-style lunch featuring local produce at Carrick Winery
Enjoy the informative regional commentary on the wines, local history, and sights
Have fun on a day in the wine country with a small group of other like-minded 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 ten 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

All wine tastings
Vineyard platter-style lunch with glass of premium wine
Tea and coffee
Hotel transfers (Queenstown)
Complimentary mineral water
Jet boat ride or 9 holes of golf (if option selected)

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Meeting point

Meet at the Go Orange Jet Boat Kiosk - Steamer Wharf, Beach Street

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Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 10 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4/5
Value for money
3.7/5
Safety
5/5

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Very enjoyable half day touring two winery regions and a total of 3 wineries plus one brewery. Very informative and knowledgeable staff at each venue who were obviously passionate about their product. Lunch was delicious too. Gary our tour guide for the day did an excellent job relaying informative stories about the history and geology of the region all delivered with a quick wit. A brilliant day out

February 25, 2020

Lots of relaxing fun exploring 4 wineries with a fun guide.

We really enjoyed being driven through beautiful countryside to four different wineries near Queenstown. It was very relaxing. I learned just enough about each wine without it being taken too seriously. The lunch, which we ate outdoors in sunshine, was delicious. Our guide, Steph, was very knowledgeable, very fun and engaging, being sure to use all our names often so we could get to know one another, and making sure all five couples on the tour were included in the conversation. She also gave us good tips on Queenstown restaurants. I have been sampling dry Rose wine ever since.

April 1, 2014

February 1, 2020

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

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

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Lots of relaxing fun exploring 4 wineries with a fun guide.