Enjoy an all-day tour of Central Otago’s stunning vineyards by Helicopter and Jeep Wrangler. Take part in several unique wine tastings, and learn about wine production.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 day
- Starting time 9:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German
- Pickup included
- You'll be picked up from your accommodation in Queenstown by private limousine.
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Imerse yourself into the Central Otago wine region
- Travel in style by luxury helicopter and open-top Jeep Wrangler
- Meet local wine makers and learn about wine production
- Explore the hottest, driest, and highest wine-growing region in New Zealand
Full description
Enjoy a day of luxury on this exclusive helicopter winery tour in Central Otago. Start your day with a pickup from your Queenstown accommodation in a private luxury vehicle. Your first stop is the Gibbston Valley Winery for a private wine tasting, wine cave and winery tour, and light nibbles.
Then, embark on a scenic helicopter flight over the Cromwell Basin with an Alpine landing. Next, visit the Scott Base Winery to taste a flight of 5 wines from the whiteboard options. You'll be traveling between the vineyards in a chauffeured, open-top Jeep.
Enjoy a 2-course à la carte lunch at Carrick Winery, with a glass of Bannockburn Estate wine. Next stop is Cloudy Bay Winery for a private wine tasting experience with a Cloudy Bay ambassador. Next is Misha's Vineyard and Tasting Room to taste 5 wines from the 12 wines on offer.
Then enjoy a second scenic helicopter flight from the Cromwell Basin through the Kawarau Gorge to Gibbston. Final stop is Mt Rosa Wines, where you will take part in one last wine tasting experience. After a good laugh with the owners, you will be driven back to your accommodation in Queenstown.
Includes
- Up to 6 Central Otago vineyard visits and wine tastings
- Private helicopter flight with alpine landing en route
- Lunch at a winery
- Chauffeured open-top Jeep Wrangler to travel between vineyards during the day
- Transport from and to your accommodation
- Additional bottle purchases at individual wineries
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
- Children under 18 years
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Traveler requirements
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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What to bring
- Passport
- Driver's license
Know before you go
- Max 120kg per passenger. Overall weight limits also apply to the helicopter flight
- Minimum age for wine tasting is 18 years old (ID required - passport or NZ drivers licence)
- The tour is weather dependent so please remain flexible with your availability in case the tour needs to be rescheduled
- Wineries may be substituted without notice due to availability or vineyard workflow restrictions
